Exploring Family Relationships Vocabulary Development Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Vocabulary Development Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Topic: Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with Family Relationships
Sub-topic: Understanding Family Relationship Terms
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. List a minimum of fifteen words related to family relationships.
2. Explain the following terms: marriage, birth, siblings, couple, kinship, lineage, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother-in-law, grandfather/mother, distant relatives.
3. Use these words in sentences.
4. Compose short compositions about their family.

Keywords

• Marriage: The legal or formal union of two people.
• Birth: The process of bringing forth a child from the womb.
• Siblings: Brothers and sisters.
• Couple: Two people in a relationship.
• Kinship: The relationship between family members.
• Lineage: Descent from a common ancestor.
• Uncle: The brother of one’s parent.
• Aunt: The sister of one’s parent.
• Nephew: The son of one’s sibling.
• Niece: The daughter of one’s sibling.
• Cousin: The child of one’s uncle or aunt.
• Brother-in-law: The brother of one’s spouse.
• Grandfather/mother: The parents of one’s parents.
• Distant relatives: Family members who are not closely related.

Set Induction

Start by asking pupils to mention the members of their family and describe how they are related.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic family terms like father, mother, and siblings.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with family relationship terms
• Chart showing a family tree
• A list of family-related words

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils to talk about their family and name different members, introducing the terms gradually as they discuss.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing and understanding family relationships.
• Communication: Using new vocabulary words in sentences.
• Creativity: Composing short compositions about family.

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards
• Family tree chart

Instructional Materials

• Family tree chart
• Flashcards with vocabulary words

Content

1. Family Vocabulary Words
   • Marriage, birth, siblings, couple, kinship, lineage, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, distant relatives.
2. Explanation of Terms
   • Marriage: A legally or formally recognized union between partners.
   • Birth: The act or process of being born.
   • Siblings: A person’s brother or sister.
   • Couple: Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.
   • Kinship: Blood relationship or family ties.
   • Lineage: Descent from an ancestor.
   • Uncle: The brother of your father or mother.
   • Aunt: The sister of your father or mother.
   • Nephew: The son of your brother or sister.
   • Niece: The daughter of your brother or sister.
   • Cousin: The child of your uncle or aunt.
   • Brother-in-law: The brother of your spouse.
   • Grandfather/mother: The father/mother of your father/mother.
   • Distant Relatives: Relatives who are not closely related.
3. Using Vocabulary in Sentences
   • Example: “My uncle is coming to visit us next week.”
   • Example: “I have two siblings, one brother, and one sister.”
4. Short Composition on Family
   • Pupils should write a short paragraph about their family, using at least five of the new vocabulary words.

Presentation

Step 1: Introduction

• The teacher revises previous vocabulary topics related to family and introduces the new vocabulary words.
  Teacher’s Activities:
• Write the new vocabulary words on the board and read them out loud.
  Learners’ Activities:
• Repeat the words after the teacher and write them in their notebooks.

Step 2: Explanation

• The teacher explains the meaning of each vocabulary word related to family relationships.
  Teacher’s Activities:
• Use flashcards to visually present each term and provide examples.
  Learners’ Activities:
• Listen and ask questions if they do not understand any word.

Step 3: Application

• The teacher guides the pupils to use the new vocabulary words in sentences and in a short composition about their family.
  Teacher’s Activities:
• Provide examples and assist pupils as they write sentences and compose short paragraphs.
  Learners’ Activities:
• Write sentences and a short paragraph using the new vocabulary.

Assessment

• List 15 words related to family relationships.
• Explain the meaning of five family-related terms.
• Use five family-related words in sentences.
• Write a short paragraph about your family, using at least five family-related words.

Evaluation

1. What does the term “siblings” mean?
2. Who is your “uncle”?
3. Define “kinship.”
4. What is “lineage”?
5. Who are “distant relatives”?
6. What does “nephew” mean?
7. Who is a “niece”?
8. Use “marriage” in a sentence.
9. What does “couple” refer to?
10. Who is your “grandfather”?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, providing corrections and feedback where necessary.

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