Master the Spellings of Complex Words in Week 5 Spellings English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Spellings Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: Spellings
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 5
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 begin the lesson by asking the pupils to share any new words they learned from the previous week’s home study.
Entry Behaviour: Learners have basic knowledge of spelling, word meanings, and dictionary usage.
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 to familiar contexts, such as everyday activities or news events, to make them relatable.
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:
- Fallacy
- Meaning: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The idea that the earth is flat is a fallacy.
- Mismanagement
- Meaning: The process of managing something poorly or wrongly.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The company suffered losses due to mismanagement.
- Implicit
- Meaning: Implied though not plainly expressed.
- Word Class: Adjective
- Sentence Example: There was an implicit agreement between them.
- Privilege
- Meaning: A special right or advantage available only to a particular person or group.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: It is a privilege to be part of this organization.
- Indigent
- Meaning: Poor; needy.
- Word Class: Adjective
- Sentence Example: The charity provides food and clothing to indigent families.
- Magnanimous
- Meaning: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
- Word Class: Adjective
- Sentence Example: He was magnanimous in victory, offering help to his opponent.
- Machine
- Meaning: An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The machine broke down and needed to be repaired.
- Escorter (likely meant to be Escort)
- Meaning: A person or group of people accompanying another to give protection.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: The VIP was provided with an escorter for safety.
- Information
- Meaning: Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
- Word Class: Noun
- Sentence Example: She gathered information for her research project.
- Ridiculous
- Meaning: Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
- Word Class: Adjective
- Sentence Example: His explanation was so ridiculous that no one believed him.
Assessment
- The idea that the earth is flat is a ________.
a) privilege
b) fallacy
c) machine
d) indigent - The company suffered losses due to ________.
a) information
b) mismanagement
c) implicit
d) machine - There was an ________ agreement between them.
a) privilege
b) fallacy
c) implicit
d) ridiculous - It is a ________ to be part of this organization.
a) privilege
b) ridiculous
c) information
d) indigent - The charity provides food and clothing to ________ families.
a) ridiculous
b) machine
c) indigent
d) escorter - He was ________ in victory, offering help to his opponent.
a) fallacy
b) mismanagement
c) magnanimous
d) implicit - The ________ broke down and needed to be repaired.
a) implicit
b) machine
c) privilege
d) ridiculous - The VIP was provided with an ________ for safety.
a) indigent
b) escorter
c) information
d) fallacy - She gathered ________ for her research project.
a) mismanagement
b) privilege
c) information
d) implicit - His explanation was so ________ that no one believed him.
a) ridiculous
b) machine
c) indigent
d) fallacy - A mistaken belief is called a ________.
a) mismanagement
b) fallacy
c) privilege
d) escorter - Managing something poorly is known as ________.
a) implicit
b) mismanagement
c) magnanimous
d) indigent - Implied but not expressed is referred to as ________.
a) implicit
b) ridiculous
c) indigent
d) machine - Special rights given to a person or group are called ________.
a) machine
b) fallacy
c) privilege
d) escorter - Very generous or forgiving is described as being ________.
a) magnanimous
b) implicit
c) fallacy
d) indigent
Class Activity Discussion
- What is a “fallacy”?
- A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
- What is “mismanagement”?
- The process of managing something poorly or wrongly.
- How do you use “implicit” in a sentence?
- There was an implicit agreement between them.
- What is a “privilege”?
- A special right or advantage available only to a particular person or group.
- What does “indigent” mean?
- Poor; needy.
- What does “magnanimous” mean?
- Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
- What is a “machine”?
- An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts.
- What does “escorter” mean?
- A person or group of people accompanying another to give protection.
- What is “information”?
- Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
- What does “ridiculous” mean?
- Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
- Is “fallacy” a noun or adjective?
- Noun.
- What can result from “mismanagement”?
- Poor outcomes or losses.
- What does “implicit” suggest?
- Something that is implied but not directly stated.
- When might someone have a “privilege”?
- When they have a special right or advantage in a specific situation.
- How would you describe someone who is “magnanimous”?
- As someone who is very generous or forgiving.
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, explaining 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 it with the class.
Ten Evaluation Questions
- Spell the word “fallacy.”
- What does “mismanagement” mean?
- Use the word “implicit” in a sentence.
- Define “privilege.”
- What does “indigent” mean?
- What is the meaning of “magnanimous”?
- How do you spell “machine”?
- What does “escorter” mean?
- Use “information” in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of “ridiculous”?
Conclusion
The teacher will go around to 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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