Reporting Incidents Speech Work English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

English Language Lesson Note: Speech Work

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 11 years
Topic: Reporting Incidents
Sub-topic: Verbal Reporting of Events
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Make a verbal report of incidents.
2. Demonstrate good speech habits, including clear pronunciation, correct stress, and intonation.
3. Give an account of events in a logical and vivid manner.

Keywords:

• Reporting
• Incident
• Pronunciation
• Stress
• Intonation
• Logical order

Set Induction:

Start by discussing what it means to report an incident. Use a simple example, such as explaining what happened during a recent school event or a familiar situation. Highlight the importance of clear communication.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of how to structure a simple narrative and be familiar with basic speech habits.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Audio recordings of incident reports.
• Sample incident reports for practice.
• Flashcards with key phrases and vocabulary for reporting.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have previously learned about basic sentence structures and storytelling.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Oral communication
• Listening skills
• Organization of ideas

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards with reporting phrases
• Audio recordings for practice

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio recordings
• Sample reports

Content

1. Understanding Incident Reporting:
   • Explain the purpose of reporting incidents clearly and accurately.
   • Discuss the elements of a good report: clear pronunciation, correct stress, and proper intonation.
2. Structuring a Report:
   • Introduction: Briefly state what the incident is about.
   • Body: Describe the incident in detail, including what happened, when, where, and who was involved.
   • Conclusion: Summarize the incident and any outcomes or actions taken.
3. Practicing Reporting:
   • Use sample incidents for practice. Pupils will take turns making verbal reports about the incidents.
   • Provide feedback on pronunciation, stress, and intonation.

Questions:

1. A good incident report should be ______ and accurate.
   • a) vague
   • b) clear
   • c) confusing
   • d) incomplete
2. When reporting an incident, you should use ______ pronunciation.
   • a) unclear
   • b) clear
   • c) mixed
   • d) mumbled
3. The ______ of a report includes the what, when, where, and who of the incident.
   • a) summary
   • b) conclusion
   • c) body
   • d) introduction
4. An effective report should be delivered with correct ______.
   • a) volume
   • b) stress
   • c) pitch
   • d) emotion
5. When giving an account of an event, you should present it in ______ order.
   • a) random
   • b) mixed
   • c) logical
   • d) chaotic
6. The ______ part of a report summarizes the incident.
   • a) introduction
   • b) body
   • c) conclusion
   • d) middle
7. Proper ______ helps in making a report easy to understand.
   • a) stress
   • b) silence
   • c) noise
   • d) speed
8. When reporting an incident, you should avoid using ______ language.
   • a) detailed
   • b) clear
   • c) vague
   • d) organized
9. The ______ of a report should include what happened and who was involved.
   • a) summary
   • b) introduction
   • c) body
   • d) conclusion
10. A well-reported incident should have clear ______ and good intonation.
    • a) noise
    • b) pronunciation
    • c) speed
    • d) volume
11. Good ______ helps in making a report sound professional.
    • a) intonation
    • b) silence
    • c) emotion
    • d) volume
12. The ______ is the part where you state the incident briefly.
    • a) body
    • b) introduction
    • c) middle
    • d) conclusion
13. Reporting should be done with correct ______ to convey the message clearly.
    • a) speed
    • b) stress
    • c) volume
    • d) emotion
14. The ______ provides details and describes the incident.
    • a) conclusion
    • b) introduction
    • c) body
    • d) summary
15. The report should be ______ to make it understandable.
    • a) unclear
    • b) confusing
    • c) detailed
    • d) simple

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is the purpose of reporting incidents?
   A: To communicate what happened clearly and accurately.
2. Q: How should you pronounce words when reporting an incident?
   A: With clear pronunciation.
3. Q: What should a good report include?
   A: Clear description of what happened, when, where, and who was involved.
4. Q: Why is correct stress important in a report?
   A: To highlight important parts and make the report easy to understand.
5. Q: How can you ensure your report is in logical order?
   A: Present the information in a clear sequence: introduction, body, and conclusion.
6. Q: What should you avoid in an incident report?
   A: Avoid vague or confusing language.
7. Q: What does the body of a report include?
   A: Details of the incident and description of events.
8. Q: Why is intonation important in reporting?
   A: It helps convey the meaning and emotion of the report.
9. Q: What is the role of the introduction in a report?
   A: To briefly state what the incident is about.
10. Q: How should you end a report?
    A: With a summary of the incident and any outcomes or actions taken.
11. Q: What does clear pronunciation in a report ensure?
    A: That the report is easily understood.
12. Q: Why should reports be detailed?
    A: To provide a full and accurate account of the incident.
13. Q: How can you practice effective reporting?
    A: By using sample incidents and practicing clear pronunciation and intonation.
14. Q: What is the effect of good stress in a report?
    A: It makes the important parts stand out.
15. Q: How does a logical order help in reporting?
    A: It makes the report easy to follow and understand.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• Review basic speech habits, including pronunciation, stress, and intonation.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Explain the elements of effective incident reporting. Demonstrate how to structure a report and use correct speech habits.

Step 3: Practice and Application

• Pupils practice reporting incidents using sample scenarios. Provide feedback on clarity, pronunciation, and intonation.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Explain the elements of a good incident report.
2. Demonstrate how to structure and deliver a report effectively.
3. Listen to pupils’ reports and provide constructive feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Practice making verbal reports of incidents.
2. Demonstrate clear pronunciation, correct stress, and intonation.
3. Give feedback to peers and revise their reports based on feedback.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ ability to make clear and accurate verbal reports.
• Assess their use of pronunciation, stress, and intonation in their reports.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the key elements of a verbal incident report?
2. How should you start an incident report?
3. What does the body of a report include?
4. Why is clear pronunciation important in reporting?
5. How should you end a report?
6. What is the purpose of using correct stress in a report?
7. How can intonation affect the clarity of a report?
8. Describe the logical order for presenting an incident.
9. What should you avoid when reporting an incident?
10. How can you practice effective incident reporting?

Conclusion:

• Review pupils’ performance in making verbal reports. Provide feedback on their pronunciation, stress, and intonation. Mark their work and offer guidance for improvement.

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