Spelling and Dictation: Seasons in Nigeria English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 9 years
Topic: Spellings and Dictation
Sub-topic: Different Seasons in Nigeria
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

Key Words:

1. Season
2. Rainy
3. Dry
4. Tropical
5. Climate
6. Temperature
7. Weather
8. Forecast
9. Humid
10. Sunshine

Set Induction:
Discuss the four seasons in Nigeria and their characteristics to relate the new words to students’ experiences.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should be familiar with the concept of weather and seasons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards depicting different seasons
• Dictionaries

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should understand the basics of seasonal changes and weather conditions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary development
• Spelling practice
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

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

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with new words
• Picture cards depicting seasonal changes

Content:

1. Season (sea-son)
   • Meaning: A division of the year marked by changes in weather.
   • Sentence: Nigeria has two main seasons: the rainy season and the dry season.
2. Rainy (rain-y)
   • Meaning: Characterized by a lot of rain.
   • Sentence: The rainy season brings heavy showers and wet weather.
3. Dry (dry)
   • Meaning: Lacking moisture; not wet.
   • Sentence: The dry season has very little rain and is usually hot.
4. Tropical (trop-i-cal)
   • Meaning: Relating to the tropics; hot and humid.
   • Sentence: Nigeria’s climate is tropical, with high temperatures and humidity.
5. Climate (cli-mate)
   • Meaning: The average weather conditions over a long period.
   • Sentence: Nigeria has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
6. Temperature (tem-per-a-ture)
   • Meaning: The degree of heat present in the environment.
   • Sentence: The temperature often rises during the dry season.
7. Weather (wea-ther)
   • Meaning: The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.
   • Sentence: We check the weather forecast to know if it will rain.
8. Forecast (fore-cast)
   • Meaning: A prediction about future weather conditions.
   • Sentence: The weather forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow.
9. Humid (hu-mid)
   • Meaning: Air filled with moisture.
   • Sentence: The air is very humid during the rainy season.
10. Sunshine (sun-shine)
    • Meaning: The light and warmth from the sun.
    • Sentence: We enjoy plenty of sunshine during the dry season.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on daily activities-related vocabulary and introduces new words related to seasons.
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 “season”?
2. How do you spell “rainy”?
3. Use “dry” in a sentence.
4. What does “tropical” mean?
5. Spell “climate”.
6. Write a sentence with “temperature”.
7. What is “weather”?
8. Use “forecast” in a sentence.
9. What does “humid” refer to?
10. Spell “sunshine”.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a season?
   Answer: A period of the year with specific weather conditions.
2. How do you use the word “rainy”?
   Answer: “Rainy” describes weather with a lot of rain.
3. What happens during the dry season?
   Answer: There is little rain and usually hot temperatures.
4. What type of climate does Nigeria have?
   Answer: Nigeria has a tropical climate.
5. What is “temperature”?
   Answer: It measures the heat in the environment.
6. How is the weather forecast useful?
   Answer: It predicts future weather conditions.
7. Give an example of a “humid” day.
   Answer: A day with high moisture in the air.
8. How do you spell “forecast”?
   Answer: F-o-r-e-c-a-s-t.
9. What is “sunshine”?
   Answer: Light and warmth from the sun.
10. Use “weather” in a sentence.
    Answer: The weather today is sunny and warm.

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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