Spelling and Dictation: Landmarks in Nigeria English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Topic: Spellings and Dictation
Sub-topic: Popular Landmarks in Nigeria
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

Key Words:

1. Landmark
2. Monument
3. Heritage
4. Structure
5. Historical
6. Attraction
7. Preservation
8. Monument
9. Architecture
10. Tourist

Set Induction:
Discuss various popular landmarks in Nigeria and their significance to engage students with the new vocabulary.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should have some knowledge about landmarks and their importance.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with new words
• Pictures of popular landmarks
• Dictionaries

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should be familiar with the concept of landmarks and their roles in tourism and history.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary development
• Spelling practice
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

• Worksheets with spelling and meaning exercises
• Visual aids of different landmarks

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with new words
• Pictures of popular landmarks

Content:

1. Landmark (land-mark)
   • Meaning: A notable or historical building or site.
   • Sentence: The Aso Rock is a significant landmark in Abuja.
2. Monument (mon-u-ment)
   • Meaning: A structure erected to commemorate a person or event.
   • Sentence: The National War Museum is an important monument in Nigeria.
3. Heritage (her-i-tage)
   • Meaning: Practices, traditions, and artifacts passed down from previous generations.
   • Sentence: The heritage of Nigeria is celebrated through its landmarks.
4. Structure (struc-ture)
   • Meaning: Something built or constructed, like a building or bridge.
   • Sentence: The structure of the Nigerian Parliament House is impressive.
5. Historical (his-tor-i-cal)
   • Meaning: Relating to history or historical events.
   • Sentence: The Great Mosque of Kano is a historical site.
6. Attraction (at-trac-tion)
   • Meaning: A place or thing that draws visitors or tourists.
   • Sentence: Victoria Island is a popular tourist attraction in Lagos.
7. Preservation (pre-ser-va-tion)
   • Meaning: The act of maintaining or protecting something from damage or decay.
   • Sentence: The preservation of historical sites is crucial for education.
8. Monument (mon-u-ment)
   • Meaning: A structure built to honor someone or something.
   • Sentence: The Ogbunike Caves are a famous monument in Anambra State.
9. Architecture (ar-chi-tec-ture)
   • Meaning: The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
   • Sentence: The architecture of the National Theatre in Lagos is unique.
10. Tourist (tour-ist)
    • Meaning: A person who travels to visit places for pleasure.
    • Sentence: Many tourists visit Nigeria to see its famous landmarks.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on festivals and introduces new words related to landmarks.
2. Step 2: The teacher explains each word, its spelling, and meaning, using visuals to illustrate.
3. Step 3: The teacher encourages students to use the new words in sentences and provides corrections if needed.

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.
• Create sentences using each word.

Assessment:

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

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a “landmark”?
2. How do you spell “monument”?
3. Use “heritage” in a sentence.
4. What does “structure” mean?
5. Spell “historical”.
6. Write a sentence with “attraction”.
7. What is “preservation”?
8. Use “architecture” in a sentence.
9. What does “tourist” refer to?
10. Spell “monument”.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a landmark?
   Answer: A notable or historical building or site.
2. How do you use “monument”?
   Answer: “Monument” refers to a structure built to honor a person or event.
3. What does “heritage” mean?
   Answer: Heritage includes practices and traditions passed down through generations.
4. How is a “structure” different from a landmark?
   Answer: A structure is something built or constructed, while a landmark is a notable or historical site.
5. What is the significance of “historical” sites?
   Answer: Historical sites are important for learning about past events and cultures.
6. How do you use “attraction” in a sentence?
   Answer: An “attraction” is a place or thing that draws visitors or tourists.
7. What is “preservation” in the context of landmarks?
   Answer: Preservation means maintaining or protecting landmarks from damage or decay.
8. What does “architecture” refer to?
   Answer: Architecture is the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
9. Why are “tourists” important for landmarks?
   Answer: Tourists visit landmarks, which helps to promote and preserve these sites.
10. Use “tourist” in a sentence.
    Answer: Many tourists visit Nigeria to see its famous landmarks.

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ work, checking their spelling and understanding of the new words. Corrections and feedback are provided where necessary.

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