Mastering Spellings and Meanings of New Words Spellings English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Spellings Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Spellings
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Topic: Dictations for the Week
Sub-topic: Mastery of Spellings and Meanings
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Spell the given words correctly.
2. Understand the meanings of the words.
3. Identify the word classes of the words.
4. Use the words in sentences.

Keywords: Spelling, Meaning, Word Class, Pronunciation
Set Induction: The teacher will start the lesson by asking the pupils to spell some simple words like “cat,” “dog,” and “school” to capture their attention.

Entry Behaviour: Learners are familiar with basic spelling and reading skills.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with the given words.
• A dictionary for looking up meanings and pronunciations.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will connect the new words with words the students already know, like “happy” for “excited” or “careless” for “recklessly.”

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:

1. Excited
   • Meaning: Feeling very enthusiastic and eager.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Sentence Example: She was excited to see her grandparents.
2. Terminus
   • Meaning: The end or final point of something.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Sentence Example: The bus stopped at the terminus.
3. Rapidly
   • Meaning: Very quickly or fast.
   • Word Class: Adverb
   • Sentence Example: The river was flowing rapidly.
4. Whizzing
   • Meaning: Moving quickly through the air with a buzzing or hissing sound.
   • Word Class: Verb
   • Sentence Example: The car was whizzing past us on the highway.
5. Numerous
   • Meaning: Many in number.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Sentence Example: She has numerous friends.
6. Famous
   • Meaning: Known about by many people.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Sentence Example: The famous singer arrived at the concert.
7. Unique
   • Meaning: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Sentence Example: Each fingerprint is unique.
8. Thoroughly
   • Meaning: In a detailed and complete manner.
   • Word Class: Adverb
   • Sentence Example: She thoroughly cleaned the house.
9. Invitation
   • Meaning: A written or spoken request to come to an event.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Sentence Example: I received an invitation to her birthday party.
10. Recklessly
    • Meaning: Without thinking about the consequences.
    • Word Class: Adverb
    • Sentence Example: He drove recklessly through the streets.

Assessment

1. She was ________ to see her grandparents.
   a) rapidly
   b) excited
   c) famous
   d) thoroughly
2. The bus stopped at the ________.
   a) terminus
   b) whizzing
   c) numerous
   d) invitation
3. The river was flowing ________.
   a) terminus
   b) recklessly
   c) rapidly
   d) unique
4. The car was ________ past us on the highway.
   a) invitation
   b) whizzing
   c) famous
   d) thoroughly
5. She has ________ friends.
   a) unique
   b) famous
   c) numerous
   d) rapidly
6. The ________ singer arrived at the concert.
   a) numerous
   b) recklessly
   c) excited
   d) famous
7. Each fingerprint is ________.
   a) invitation
   b) unique
   c) thoroughly
   d) famous
8. She ________ cleaned the house.
   a) excited
   b) recklessly
   c) thoroughly
   d) rapidly
9. I received an ________ to her birthday party.
   a) invitation
   b) terminus
   c) unique
   d) whizzing
10. He drove ________ through the streets.
    a) numerous
    b) recklessly
    c) famous
    d) rapidly
11. The word “excited” is an ________.
    a) noun
    b) verb
    c) adjective
    d) adverb
12. “Terminus” is a type of ________.
    a) verb
    b) noun
    c) adjective
    d) adverb
13. A person who acts without thinking is behaving ________.
    a) thoroughly
    b) recklessly
    c) unique
    d) famous
14. The opposite of common is ________.
    a) rapidly
    b) whizzing
    c) numerous
    d) unique
15. An invitation is often sent out to ________ people to an event.
    a) terminate
    b) excited
    c) whizzing
    d) invite

Class Activity Discussion

1. What does “excited” mean?
   • Feeling very enthusiastic and eager.
2. What is the word class of “terminus”?
   • Noun.
3. How do you use “rapidly” in a sentence?
   • The river was flowing rapidly.
4. What sound is associated with “whizzing”?
   • A buzzing or hissing sound.
5. How do you describe something that is “numerous”?
   • Many in number.
6. What does “famous” mean?
   • Known about by many people.
7. What does it mean if something is “unique”?
   • It is the only one of its kind.
8. How do you use “thoroughly” in a sentence?
   • She thoroughly cleaned the house.
9. What is an “invitation”?
   • A request to come to an event.
10. What does “recklessly” mean?
    • Acting without thinking about the consequences.
11. Can “excited” be used to describe a person?
    • Yes, it can describe someone feeling enthusiastic.
12. Where does a bus stop at the end of its route?
    • The terminus.
13. Is “whizzing” a verb or a noun?
    • Verb.
14. What kind of adjective is “numerous”?
    • It describes something that is many in number.
15. What is the opposite of “common”?
    • Unique.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on spelling and asks the pupils to spell some simple words.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new words for the week and explains their meanings, word classes, and pronunciation.

Step 3: The teacher asks the pupils to use each word in a sentence and guides them in correcting any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display flashcards with the new words.
• Guide the pupils to pronounce each word correctly.
• Encourage the pupils to use each word in sentences.
• Assign the home study task.

Learners’ Activities

• Pronounce the words after the teacher.
• Write down the words 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

1. Spell the word “excited.”
2. What does “terminus” mean?
3. Use the word “rapidly” in a sentence.
4. What word class does “whizzing” belong to?
5. How would you describe something that is “numerous”?
6. What does “famous” mean?
7. Spell the word “unique.”
8. What does “thoroughly” mean?
9. What is an “invitation”?
10. Use the word “recklessly” in a sentence.

Conclusion

The teacher will go around the class to check the students’ work, provide feedback, and ensure they understand the spellings and meanings of the words.

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