Spelling and Dictation: Daily Activities in Nigeria English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Spellings and Dictation
Sub-topic: Daily Activities in Nigeria
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will be able to spell and understand the meaning of new words related to daily activities.
• Students will use these words in sentences.

Key Words:

1. Routine
2. Chores
3. Breakfast
4. Homework
5. Playground
6. Market
7. Schedule
8. Exercise
9. Family
10. Leisure

Set Induction:
Discuss the daily routines and activities of students to relate the new words to their own experiences.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should be familiar with the concept of daily routines.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards of daily activities
• Dictionaries

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should understand basic daily routines and activities they encounter.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary development
• Spelling practice
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

• Worksheets with spelling and meaning exercises
• Visual aids of daily activities

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards depicting daily activities

Content:

1. Routine (rou-tine)
   • Meaning: A regular way of doing things.
   • Sentence: My morning routine includes brushing my teeth and having breakfast.
2. Chores (cho-res)
   • Meaning: Small tasks or duties, especially around the house.
   • Sentence: I have to do my chores before I can play outside.
3. Breakfast (break-fast)
   • Meaning: The first meal of the day.
   • Sentence: We eat breakfast together as a family every morning.
4. Homework (home-work)
   • Meaning: School work that students do at home.
   • Sentence: I complete my homework after school.
5. Playground (play-ground)
   • Meaning: An area where children play outside.
   • Sentence: We have fun at the playground during recess.
6. Market (mar-ket)
   • Meaning: A place where people buy and sell goods.
   • Sentence: My mother buys vegetables at the market.
7. Schedule (sched-ule)
   • Meaning: A plan for when things will happen.
   • Sentence: I follow a schedule to manage my study and playtime.
8. Exercise (ex-er-cise)
   • Meaning: Physical activity to keep fit and healthy.
   • Sentence: We do exercise in physical education class.
9. Family (fam-i-ly)
   • Meaning: A group of people related by blood or marriage.
   • Sentence: I spend time with my family on weekends.
10. Leisure (lei-sure)
    • Meaning: Free time spent relaxing or enjoying activities.
    • Sentence: I read books during my leisure time.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on transport-related vocabulary and introduces new words related to daily activities.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining each word, its spelling, and its meaning.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to use the words in their own sentences and corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce and explain each new word.
• Write words on the board and break them into syllables.
• Demonstrate how to use each word in a sentence.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Write down each word, its syllable division, and meaning.
• Use each word in a sentence.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ spelling and understanding of each word.
• Review sentences for proper usage of words.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the meaning of “routine”?
2. How do you spell “chores”?
3. Use “breakfast” in a sentence.
4. What does “market” mean?
5. Spell “homework”.
6. Write a sentence with “playground”.
7. What is the meaning of “schedule”?
8. Use “exercise” in a sentence.
9. What does “family” refer to?
10. Spell “leisure”.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a daily routine?
   Answer: A regular way of doing things each day.
2. How do you use the word “chores”?
   Answer: Chores are small tasks done regularly, like cleaning.
3. What is an example of a routine activity?
   Answer: Eating breakfast every morning.
4. Where do you usually do your homework?
   Answer: At home, usually at a desk or table.
5. What is the purpose of a “schedule”?
   Answer: To plan when activities will happen.
6. Give an example of a sentence with “market”.
   Answer: I buy fruits at the market.
7. How would you spell “exercise”?
   Answer: E-x-e-r-c-i-s-e.
8. What type of place is a “playground”?
   Answer: An area where children play outside.
9. What does “leisure” time mean?
   Answer: Free time for relaxing or enjoying activities.
10. How do you use the word “family” in a sentence?
    Answer: I enjoy spending time with my family.

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ work, ensuring they correctly spell and understand the meaning of the new words. Corrections and feedback are given as needed.

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