Master the Spellings of Complex Words in Week 2 Spellings English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Spellings Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: Spellings
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 10 years
Topic: Dictation for the Week
Sub-topic: Learning and Mastery of Spellings and Meanings
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Spell the given words correctly.
- Understand the meanings of the words.
- Identify the word classes of the words.
- Use the words in sentences.
Keywords: Spelling, Meaning, Word Class, Pronunciation
Set Induction: The teacher will start the lesson by asking pupils to spell some previously learned words to engage their attention.
Entry Behaviour: Learners have basic knowledge of spelling and using a dictionary.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with the new words.
- Dictionaries for looking up meanings and pronunciations.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will connect the new words with familiar concepts like “family” for “monogamy” and “hospital” for “surgery.”
Embedded Core Skills:
- Literacy skills (spelling, reading, and writing).
- Critical thinking (using words in sentences).
Learning Materials: Flashcards, dictionary, and writing materials.
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5
- Oxford Primary Dictionary
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with the words printed on them.
- Writing materials for the students.
Content
Learners are to master the spellings and meanings of the following words:
- Monogamy
- Meaning: The practice of having only one spouse at a time.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: Monogamy is common in many cultures.
- Polygamy
- Meaning: The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: Polygamy is practiced in some societies.
- Dormitory
- Meaning: A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The students live in a dormitory on campus.
- Habitation
- Meaning: The state of living in a particular place.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The house has been unfit for habitation for years.
- Apartment
- Meaning: A set of rooms forming an individual residence, typically on one floor within a larger building.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: They moved into a new apartment last month.
- Orphanage
- Meaning: A residential institution for the care and education of orphans.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: She spent her childhood in an orphanage.
- Surgery
- Meaning: The branch of medicine concerned with treating injuries or disorders by operative procedures.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The doctor performed surgery on his knee.
- Infirmary
- Meaning: A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The school infirmary is open 24 hours a day.
- Dispensary
- Meaning: A place where medicines are prepared and provided.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: She went to the dispensary to collect her prescription.
- Hospice
- Meaning: A home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The hospice provides comfort to terminally ill patients.
Assessment
- The practice of having only one spouse is called ________.
a) dormitory
b) polygamy
c) monogamy
d) hospice - ________ is practiced in some societies where men have multiple wives.
a) Monogamy
b) Polygamy
c) Surgery
d) Apartment - The students live in a ________ on campus.
a) orphanage
b) dormitory
c) habitation
d) dispensary - The house was unfit for ________.
a) surgery
b) habitation
c) hospice
d) infirmary - They moved into a new ________ last month.
a) surgery
b) apartment
c) infirmary
d) hospice - She spent her childhood in an ________.
a) orphanage
b) dormitory
c) infirmary
d) habitation - The doctor performed ________ on his knee.
a) polygamy
b) surgery
c) hospice
d) habitation - The school ________ is open 24 hours a day.
a) hospice
b) apartment
c) infirmary
d) monogamy - She went to the ________ to collect her prescription.
a) orphanage
b) dispensary
c) dormitory
d) habitation - The ________ provides comfort to terminally ill patients.
a) infirmary
b) hospice
c) dispensary
d) monogamy - The word “polygamy” refers to ________.
a) having multiple spouses
b) a type of surgery
c) a place for orphans
d) a type of habitation - A large bedroom for multiple people is called a ________.
a) hospice
b) dormitory
c) monogamy
d) dispensary - A residential institution for orphans is called an ________.
a) apartment
b) infirmary
c) orphanage
d) habitation - Medicines are prepared and provided at a ________.
a) dispensary
b) hospice
c) surgery
d) dormitory - A place where sick people, especially those who are terminally ill, are cared for is called a ________.
a) infirmary
b) hospice
c) habitation
d) apartment
Class Activity Discussion
- What does “monogamy” mean?
- The practice of having only one spouse at a time.
- What is the word class of “polygamy”?
- Noun.
- How do you use “dormitory” in a sentence?
- The students live in a dormitory on campus.
- What is “habitation”?
- The state of living in a particular place.
- What does “apartment” mean?
- A set of rooms forming an individual residence.
- What is an “orphanage”?
- A residential institution for orphans.
- How do you define “surgery”?
- The branch of medicine concerned with operative procedures.
- What is the function of an “infirmary”?
- A place for the care of those who are ill.
- What happens in a “dispensary”?
- Medicines are prepared and provided.
- What does “hospice” mean?
- A home providing care for the terminally ill.
- Is “monogamy” a noun or a verb?
- Noun.
- What kind of place is a “dormitory”?
- A large bedroom for several people.
- Where are orphans typically cared for?
- In an orphanage.
- Where would you collect medicine from?
- A dispensary.
- What type of care does a “hospice” provide?
- Care for terminally ill patients.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on spelling and word usage.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new words for the week, explains their meanings, word classes, and correct pronunciation.
Step 3: The teacher engages the pupils in using the new words in sentences and corrects any mistakes.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display flashcards with the new words.
- Guide the pupils to pronounce each word correctly.
- Help pupils understand the meanings and usage of each word.
- Assign the home study task.
Learners’ Activities
- Pronounce the words after the teacher.
- Write down the words and their meanings in their notebooks.
- Use each word in a sentence.
- Complete the home study task by looking up the meanings, word classes, and pronunciation in a dictionary.
Assessment
- The teacher will ask the pupils to spell each word aloud.
- The pupils will use each word in a sentence and share with the class.
Evaluation Questions
- Spell the word “monogamy.”
- What does “polygamy” mean?
- Use the word “dormitory” in a sentence.
- Define “habitation.”
- What is an “apartment”?
- Where are orphans typically cared for?
- What branch of medicine deals with operations?
- Where would you go if you were sick in a large institution?
- What happens in a “dispensary”?
- How is “hospice” different from a hospital?
Conclusion
The teacher will go around the class, check the pupils’ work, and provide feedback. Any unclear concepts will be clarified, and pupils will be encouraged to practice the words further at home.
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