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:

1. Describe their first day in their new class.
2. Identify the key elements of a narrative essay.
3. 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:

1. Introduction: Start with a brief overview of what happened.
2. Body: Describe the events in detail, using paragraphs to separate different parts of the story.
3. 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

1. 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
2. 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
3. The conclusion of a narrative essay should _______.
   a) introduce new ideas
   b) summarize the events and feelings
   c) start the story
   d) list questions
4. The first paragraph of a narrative essay is called the _______.
   a) body
   b) conclusion
   c) introduction
   d) closing
5. A narrative essay is usually written in _______ tense.
   a) past
   b) present
   c) future
   d) continuous
6. The main idea of the narrative should be found in the _______.
   a) body
   b) title
   c) introduction
   d) conclusion
7. 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
8. 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
9. The word “narrative” means _______.
   a) explaining
   b) storytelling
   c) listing
   d) describing
10. A good narrative essay makes the reader feel _______.
    a) bored
    b) engaged
    c) confused
    d) sleepy

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a narrative essay?
   A: A narrative essay is a story about a personal experience.
2. Q: What should you include in the introduction of a narrative essay?
   A: A brief overview of the experience.
3. Q: How many paragraphs should the body of a narrative essay have?
   A: It should have multiple paragraphs to separate different events or details.
4. Q: What tense is commonly used in narrative writing?
   A: Past tense.
5. Q: Where should you express your emotions in a narrative essay?
   A: In the body and conclusion.
6. Q: Why is it important to use paragraphs in your narrative essay?
   A: To organize the story and make it easy to read.
7. Q: What should the conclusion of a narrative essay do?
   A: Summarize the experience and how it made you feel.
8. Q: What should the body of the narrative focus on?
   A: Describing the events in detail.
9. Q: Why do we write narrative essays?
   A: To share personal experiences and emotions.
10. 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

1. What is a narrative essay?
2. How should the introduction of a narrative essay be structured?
3. What should the body of a narrative essay focus on?
4. What is the purpose of the conclusion in a narrative essay?
5. In what tense is a narrative essay usually written?
6. How many paragraphs should the body of a narrative essay have?
7. Why is it important to use paragraphs in a narrative essay?
8. What emotions should be expressed in a narrative essay?
9. What is the main idea of a narrative essay?
10. 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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