Spelling and Dictation: Means of Transport in Nigeria English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Topic: Spellings and Dictation
Sub-topic: Means of Transport in Nigeria
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

Key Words:

1. Transport
2. Vehicle
3. Journey
4. Airport
5. Railway
6. Taxi
7. Bus
8. Motorcycle
9. Traffic
10. Commute

Set Induction:
Begin the lesson by discussing different types of transport that students use or see around them.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should have a basic understanding of different means of transport.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards of various vehicles
• Dictionaries

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should be familiar with some common types of transport and their functions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary development
• Spelling practice
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

• Worksheets with spelling and meaning exercises
• Visual aids of different transport modes

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards of vehicles

Content:

1. Transport (trans-port)
   • Meaning: A means of moving people or goods from one place to another.
   • Sentence: Buses are a common form of transport in the city.
2. Vehicle (ve-hi-cle)
   • Meaning: A machine used for transporting people or goods.
   • Sentence: Cars are vehicles that many people use daily.
3. Journey (jour-ney)
   • Meaning: The act of traveling from one place to another.
   • Sentence: We had a long journey to the village.
4. Airport (air-port)
   • Meaning: A place where aircraft take off and land.
   • Sentence: We arrived at the airport early to catch our flight.
5. Railway (rail-way)
   • Meaning: A track made of steel rails on which trains run.
   • Sentence: The railway system helps people travel across long distances.
6. Taxi (tax-i)
   • Meaning: A car that carries passengers for a fare.
   • Sentence: We took a taxi to the train station.
7. Bus (bus)
   • Meaning: A large vehicle that carries many passengers.
   • Sentence: The school bus arrives at 7:00 AM every morning.
8. Motorcycle (mo-tor-cy-cle)
   • Meaning: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.
   • Sentence: Motorcycles are faster than bicycles.
9. Traffic (traf-fic)
   • Meaning: The movement of vehicles and people along roads.
   • Sentence: There was a lot of traffic on the way to school today.
10. Commute (com-mute)
    • Meaning: To travel regularly between home and work or school.
    • Sentence: He commutes to work by train every day.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on basic vocabulary and introduces transport-related terms.
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 “vehicle”?
2. How do you spell “journey”?
3. Use “airport” in a sentence.
4. What does “traffic” refer to?
5. Spell “commute”.
6. Write a sentence with “motorcycle”.
7. What is the meaning of “taxi”?
8. Use “bus” in a sentence.
9. What does “railway” mean?
10. Spell “transport”.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a common means of transport in your city?
   Answer: Buses are common in many cities.
2. How do you use the word “journey”?
   Answer: A journey is traveling from one place to another.
3. What is an example of a vehicle?
   Answer: A car is an example of a vehicle.
4. Where do airplanes land?
   Answer: At an airport.
5. What does “commute” mean?
   Answer: It means to travel regularly between home and work or school.
6. Give an example of a sentence with “traffic”.
   Answer: There was heavy traffic on the highway today.
7. How would you spell “motorcycle”?
   Answer: M-o-t-o-r-c-y-c-l-e.
8. What type of transport is a “taxi”?
   Answer: A taxi is a car used to carry passengers.
9. What is the purpose of a “railway”?
   Answer: To allow trains to travel.
10. How do you use the word “bus” in a sentence?
    Answer: The school bus picks up students every morning.

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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