My First Day in Class: A Narrative Journey Composition English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Composition English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: English Composition
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 9-10 years
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-topic: My First Day in My New Class
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe their first day in their new class.
- Identify the key elements of a narrative essay.
- Write a short narrative about their first day in their new class.
Keywords
- Narrative
- First day
- New class
- Experience
- Emotions
Set Induction
- Ask pupils how they felt on their first day in the new class. Allow a few pupils to share their experiences.
Entry Behaviour
- Pupils can recall personal experiences and express their feelings in simple sentences.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Sample narratives
- Writing materials (paper, pencil)
- Chart showing the structure of a narrative essay
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Pupils have been introduced to narrative writing in previous lessons, and this will be an extension focused on personal experiences.
Embedded Core Skills
- Writing
- Communication
- Emotional Awareness
Learning Materials
- Sample narrative essays
- Writing structure chart
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 5 English Language Textbook
Instructional Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed sample narratives
Content
Features of a Narrative Essay:
- Introduction: Start with a brief overview of what happened.
- Body: Describe the events in detail, using paragraphs to separate different parts of the story.
- Conclusion: Summarize the experience and how it made you feel.
Example of a Short Narrative: “My first day in my new class was exciting and a little scary. I remember walking into the classroom and seeing so many new faces. Our teacher, Mrs. Akin, welcomed us warmly and introduced everyone. I was nervous at first, but as the day went on, I made new friends and felt more comfortable. By the end of the day, I was happy to be in my new class.”
Evaluation
- The introduction of a narrative essay should _______.
a) summarize the whole story
b) briefly introduce the topic
c) describe the conclusion
d) list the main points - The body of the narrative essay is where you _______.
a) introduce the characters
b) describe the events in detail
c) conclude the story
d) write the title - The conclusion of a narrative essay should _______.
a) introduce new ideas
b) summarize the events and feelings
c) start the story
d) list questions - The first paragraph of a narrative essay is called the _______.
a) body
b) conclusion
c) introduction
d) closing - A narrative essay is usually written in _______ tense.
a) past
b) present
c) future
d) continuous - The main idea of the narrative should be found in the _______.
a) body
b) title
c) introduction
d) conclusion - In a narrative essay, paragraphs are used to _______.
a) confuse the reader
b) separate different parts of the story
c) list items
d) write a dialogue - The emotions of the writer should be expressed in the _______.
a) body and conclusion
b) title and introduction
c) introduction and body
d) conclusion and title - The word “narrative” means _______.
a) explaining
b) storytelling
c) listing
d) describing - A good narrative essay makes the reader feel _______.
a) bored
b) engaged
c) confused
d) sleepy
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is a narrative essay?
A: A narrative essay is a story about a personal experience. - Q: What should you include in the introduction of a narrative essay?
A: A brief overview of the experience. - Q: How many paragraphs should the body of a narrative essay have?
A: It should have multiple paragraphs to separate different events or details. - Q: What tense is commonly used in narrative writing?
A: Past tense. - Q: Where should you express your emotions in a narrative essay?
A: In the body and conclusion. - Q: Why is it important to use paragraphs in your narrative essay?
A: To organize the story and make it easy to read. - Q: What should the conclusion of a narrative essay do?
A: Summarize the experience and how it made you feel. - Q: What should the body of the narrative focus on?
A: Describing the events in detail. - Q: Why do we write narrative essays?
A: To share personal experiences and emotions. - Q: Can a narrative essay be fictional?
A: Yes, but in this case, it is based on a real experience.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Letter Writing: Informal Letters.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Narrative Writing: My First Day in My New Class.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their experiences about their first day in the new class, guiding them to identify key elements of a narrative essay.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explain the structure and elements of a narrative essay.
- Provide examples and guide pupils in writing their narratives.
- Encourage pupils to express their emotions and describe their experiences clearly.
Learners’ Activities
- Share their first-day experiences in the new class.
- Identify the parts of a narrative essay in the examples.
- Write their own narrative about their first day in the new class.
Assessment
- Pupils will write a narrative essay about their first day in their new class and submit it for grading.
Evaluation Questions
- What is a narrative essay?
- How should the introduction of a narrative essay be structured?
- What should the body of a narrative essay focus on?
- What is the purpose of the conclusion in a narrative essay?
- In what tense is a narrative essay usually written?
- How many paragraphs should the body of a narrative essay have?
- Why is it important to use paragraphs in a narrative essay?
- What emotions should be expressed in a narrative essay?
- What is the main idea of a narrative essay?
- How does a good narrative essay make the reader feel?
Conclusion
- The teacher will review the pupils’ narratives, provide feedback, and correct any mistakes.
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