Exploring Vocabulary from a Passage on Nigerian Arts and Crafts Vocabulary Development Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Vocabulary Development Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 9 years
Topic: Vocabulary Development: Words Relating to a Passage about Nigerian Arts and Crafts
Sub-topic: Understanding and Using Vocabulary from a Passage on Nigerian Arts and Crafts
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and list vocabulary words related to Nigerian arts and crafts from a given passage.
- Explain the meanings of the identified words.
- Use the words in meaningful sentences.
- Write a short composition on Nigerian arts and crafts using the new vocabulary.
Keywords
- Craftsmanship: The skill and quality involved in making things by hand.
- Artisan: A person who is skilled in a particular craft or trade.
- Textiles: Fabrics or cloths that are made by weaving or knitting.
- Pottery: The craft of making objects from clay and baking them in an oven.
- Sculpture: The art of creating three-dimensional figures or designs by carving or modeling materials.
- Beadwork: The craft of making decorative items by stringing beads together.
- Mask: An object worn on the face for decoration or disguise, often used in traditional ceremonies.
- Embroidery: The art of decorating fabric with needle and thread.
- Carving: The act of shaping or cutting material to create a design or figure.
- Tapestry: A piece of fabric with a woven design, often used as decoration.
- Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
- Traditional: Relating to long-established customs or practices.
- Decorative: Intended to make something look more attractive.
- Handmade: Made by hand rather than by machine.
- Artistic: Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
Set Induction
Begin the lesson by discussing the various types of arts and crafts found in Nigeria, such as beadwork, pottery, and masks.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils may have basic knowledge of some Nigerian arts and crafts but may not be familiar with specific vocabulary associated with them.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with key vocabulary words related to Nigerian arts and crafts.
- A passage about Nigerian arts and crafts for reading and discussion.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Discuss common examples of Nigerian arts and crafts that pupils might have seen or learned about, linking them to the vocabulary they will learn.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical Thinking: Understanding the cultural significance of Nigerian arts and crafts.
- Communication: Using new vocabulary words in sentences.
- Writing: Composing a short piece on Nigerian arts and crafts.
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- A passage on Nigerian arts and crafts
- Flashcards and posters about Nigerian arts and crafts
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with arts and crafts vocabulary
- A printed passage on Nigerian arts and crafts
Content
- Reading and Identifying Vocabulary Words
- Pupils will read a passage about Nigerian arts and crafts and identify key vocabulary words such as craftsmanship, artisan, textiles, pottery, sculpture, beadwork, mask, embroidery, carving, tapestry, symbolism, traditional, decorative, handmade, artistic.
- Explaining Vocabulary Words
- Each identified word will be explained:
- Craftsmanship: The quality and skill involved in creating handmade objects.
- Artisan: A skilled worker who makes things by hand.
- Textiles: Materials made by weaving or knitting fibers together.
- Pottery: Objects made from clay and hardened by heat.
- Sculpture: Art created by shaping materials like clay or stone.
- Beadwork: Decorative items made by threading beads together.
- Mask: A cover for the face used in ceremonies or performances.
- Embroidery: Decorative stitching on fabric.
- Carving: Shaping materials by cutting them.
- Tapestry: A fabric with a design woven into it.
- Symbolism: Using symbols to represent ideas.
- Traditional: Long-established customs or practices.
- Decorative: Intended to beautify.
- Handmade: Made by hand.
- Artistic: Related to art or creative expression.
- Each identified word will be explained:
- Using Vocabulary in Sentences
- Pupils will construct sentences using each new vocabulary word:
- Example: “The artisan used beadwork to create a beautiful necklace.”
- Example: “The pottery was displayed in the local tapestry museum.”
- Pupils will construct sentences using each new vocabulary word:
- Writing a Short Composition on Nigerian Arts and Crafts
- Pupils will use the new vocabulary to write a short paragraph on the significance and beauty of Nigerian arts and crafts.
Presentation
Step 1: Introduction
- The teacher introduces the topic by discussing various Nigerian arts and crafts.
Teacher’s Activities: - Present the vocabulary words using flashcards and discuss each one’s meaning.
Learners’ Activities: - Listen attentively and repeat the vocabulary words after the teacher.
Step 2: Vocabulary Development
- The teacher reads a passage on Nigerian arts and crafts and highlights the key vocabulary words.
Teacher’s Activities: - Write the vocabulary words on the board, explain their meanings, and give examples of their usage in sentences.
Learners’ Activities: - Write down the words and their meanings, then create their own sentences using the words.
Step 3: Application and Assessment
- Pupils will use the vocabulary to write a short composition on Nigerian arts and crafts.
Teacher’s Activities: - Guide pupils through the writing process, helping them use the new words correctly.
Learners’ Activities: - Write a short paragraph on Nigerian arts and crafts, using the new vocabulary.
Assessment
- List five key vocabulary words related to Nigerian arts and crafts.
- Define the term artisan.
- Use pottery in a sentence.
- Explain what embroidery involves.
- Write a short paragraph on the significance of sculpture in Nigerian culture.
Evaluation
- What does craftsmanship refer to?
- Why is beadwork important in Nigerian arts?
- Use the word mask in a sentence.
- Explain what textiles are.
- What is tapestry used for?
- Describe carving as an art form.
- How does symbolism play a role in Nigerian crafts?
- What does handmade mean?
- Why is traditional art important?
- Write a sentence using the word artistic.
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, providing feedback and making necessary corrections.