How to Find Words in a Dictionary Structure English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Finding Words in a Simple Dictionary or Long List
Sub-topics:
- Categorizing Words in Alphabetical Order
- Using Guide Words in a Dictionary
- Determining Information About a Word from the Dictionary
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Categorize words in alphabetical order.
- Use the guide words given at the top of each page in a dictionary to search for specific words.
- Determine additional information about a given word from the dictionary.
Keywords:
- Alphabetical Order
- Guide Words
- Dictionary
Set Induction:
The teacher will begin by asking the pupils if they have ever used a dictionary and what they used it for. This will engage the pupils and introduce the topic of the lesson.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with words and have some understanding of alphabetical order.
Learning Materials:
- A simple dictionary
- A list of words for practice
- Flashcards with words to arrange in alphabetical order
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- A large dictionary
- Flashcards
- Word lists
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to previous knowledge by reminding pupils of how they organize words by their first letters in activities like word games.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Language skills
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 5 English Textbook
Content:
1. Categorizing Words in Alphabetical Order:
- To categorize words in alphabetical order, arrange the words according to the first letter of each word.
- If the first letters are the same, compare the second letters.
- Examples:
- Apple, Ball, Cat, Dog
- Orange, Pear, Pineapple, Plum
- Book, Bottle, Brush, Bus
- School, Sister, Song, Sun
- Elephant, Eagle, Egg, Ear
2. Using Guide Words in a Dictionary:
- Guide words are the words at the top of each dictionary page that help you find words quickly.
- The first guide word shows the first word on the page; the second guide word shows the last word on the page.
- Example: If you are looking for the word “garden,” find a page where the guide words might be “gate” and “giraffe.”
3. Determining Information About a Word from the Dictionary:
- Besides meaning, a dictionary provides information such as pronunciation, part of speech, and usage.
- Example:
- Word: Run
- Pronunciation: /rʌn/
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: To move swiftly on foot.
- Usage: He can run very fast.
Evaluation:
Fill in the blank with the correct answer:
- The word “apple” comes _______ (before/after) “banana” in a dictionary.
a) before
b) after - If you are looking for the word “cat,” on which page might it be found? Between _______ (bird/dog) or (cow/fish).
a) bird/dog
b) cow/fish - Which word will you find between “elephant” and “giraffe”?
a) eagle
b) frog
c) garden
d) girl - What does the dictionary tell us about the word “run”?
a) Meaning only
b) Meaning and part of speech
c) Meaning, pronunciation, and part of speech
d) Usage only - If “school” is a guide word, which word might appear on that page?
a) Song
b) Sister
c) Schoolboy
d) Sun - Which word comes first in alphabetical order?
a) Zebra
b) Yak
c) Xylophone
d) Apple - The guide words are “ball” and “bat.” Which word will be on that page?
a) Bad
b) Bag
c) Ballot
d) Bank - How many syllables are in the word “elephant”?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five - Which part of speech is “beautiful”?
a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Adverb - The guide words are “cook” and “copy.” Which word comes after “cook”?
a) Cool
b) Copper
c) Corner
d) Cotton - What is the second letter of the word “orange”?
a) o
b) r
c) a
d) n - Which word would appear on a page with the guide words “hand” and “hat”?
a) Hard
b) Happy
c) Harm
d) Hate - If the guide words are “chair” and “church,” which word would be on that page?
a) Chalk
b) Charity
c) Chew
d) Churn - What part of speech is the word “quickly”?
a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Adverb - Which word comes last in alphabetical order?
a) Jump
b) Jam
c) Jar
d) Jog
Class Activity Discussion:
- How do you arrange words in alphabetical order?
Answer: Arrange the words according to the first letter, then the second if necessary. - What are guide words in a dictionary?
Answer: Guide words are the words at the top of each page in a dictionary that help you find words quickly. - If the guide words are “ant” and “apple,” which word might appear on that page?
Answer: “Any.” - What information can a dictionary provide about a word?
Answer: A dictionary can provide the word’s meaning, pronunciation, part of speech, and usage. - Can you give an example of a word that comes before “ball” in a dictionary?
Answer: “Bag.” - How do you find a word using guide words?
Answer: You look for a page where the guide words would include your target word. - What is the meaning of the word “run” as found in a dictionary?
Answer: To move swiftly on foot. - Which word comes last in alphabetical order: “cat,” “car,” or “cap”?
Answer: “Cat.” - What is the third letter in the word “giraffe”?
Answer: “r.” - What does the part of speech of a word tell us?
Answer: It tells us how the word functions in a sentence, like whether it is a noun, verb, adjective, etc. - How do you know if a word is an adjective or adverb in a dictionary?
Answer: The dictionary will label it with the part of speech. - What is the pronunciation of the word “elephant”?
Answer: /ˈɛlɪfənt/ - If the guide words are “desk” and “door,” which word might be found on that page?
Answer: “Dog.” - Which comes first in alphabetical order: “song” or “sun”?
Answer: “Song.” - What is the plural form of the word “child”?
Answer: “Children.”
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Revision on Verb Forms.” Pupils will recall how they categorized verbs as finite, infinite, regular, and irregular.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic as follows: “Today, we will learn how to find words in a simple dictionary or long list by arranging them in alphabetical order, using guide words, and determining other information about the words.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions by asking them to arrange a few words in alphabetical order and look up words in a dictionary using guide words. The teacher will correct the pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate how to arrange words in alphabetical order.
- Show pupils how to use guide words to find specific words in a dictionary.
- Explain the additional information that a dictionary provides about a word.
Learners’ Activities:
- Practice arranging words in alphabetical order.
- Use guide words in a dictionary to find specific words.
- Identify and discuss the different types of information provided in the dictionary about a word.
Assessment:
- Arrange the words “apple,” “banana,” “carrot,” and “date” in alphabetical order.
- What is a guide word in a dictionary?
- How do you find the meaning of the word “run” in a dictionary?
- Write down a word that comes after “cat” in alphabetical order.
- What part of speech is the word “quickly”?
- Find the word “jump” in a dictionary using guide words.
- How many syllables are in the word “elephant”?
- What is the plural form of “child”?
- Which word comes first: “apple” or “banana”?
- What information does a dictionary give about the word “book”?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, offering praise and corrections where necessary. The teacher emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use a dictionary effectively.
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