Crafting Memorable Stories: Writing About Your Holiday Composition English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Narrative Composition
Sub-topic: How I Spent My Last Holiday
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain the three elements of a narrative.
2. Highlight the key scenes, places, and events in their holiday.
3. Write an essay of not less than 150 words about how they spent their holiday.

Keywords

• Narrative
• Holiday
• Composition
• Scenes
• Events

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking pupils to share their favorite memory from their last holiday. This will help them recall details and prepare them for writing their narrative.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should have some experience in writing simple compositions and describing past events.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Examples of narrative compositions
• A whiteboard and markers
• Graphic organizers (story maps) to help pupils plan their writing

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the importance of storytelling and how narratives allow us to share our experiences with others.

Embedded Core Skills

• Writing skills
• Critical thinking
• Creativity

Learning Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Story maps

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
• New Oxford Primary English

Instructional Materials

• Sample narrative compositions
• Story maps for planning

Content

Three Elements of a Narrative:

1. Introduction: The beginning of the story where the setting and main characters are introduced.
2. Body: The main part of the story where key events and scenes unfold.
3. Conclusion: The ending of the story where everything is wrapped up.

Example of a Narrative Composition (150 words):

“During my last holiday, I visited my grandparents in the village. The journey was long, but the excitement of seeing my cousins kept me eager. Every morning, we woke up early to help our grandmother in the garden. I enjoyed picking fresh fruits and vegetables. In the afternoons, we played by the river, swimming and skipping stones across the water. One evening, we had a big bonfire where everyone shared stories. My favorite part was when my grandfather told us about his adventures as a young man. The holiday ended too soon, but I returned home with beautiful memories and a promise to visit again soon.”

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. The ________ of the story introduces the setting and characters.
   a) introduction
   b) body
   c) conclusion
   d) middle
2. The main events of the story happen in the ________.
   a) introduction
   b) body
   c) conclusion
   d) beginning
3. The ________ wraps up the story.
   a) body
   b) introduction
   c) conclusion
   d) middle
4. The children played by the ________.
   a) sea
   b) lake
   c) river
   d) pond
5. They helped their grandmother in the ________.
   a) kitchen
   b) garden
   c) market
   d) shop
6. The ________ told stories by the bonfire.
   a) grandmother
   b) cousins
   c) grandfather
   d) father
7. A ________ is a type of story that tells about personal experiences.
   a) narrative
   b) poem
   c) play
   d) report
8. ________ means to remember and talk about the past.
   a) Forget
   b) Recall
   c) Write
   d) Ignore
9. The journey to the village was ________.
   a) short
   b) boring
   c) long
   d) easy
10. The children had a ________ by the river.
    a) picnic
    b) bonfire
    c) swim
    d) game

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: What are the three elements of a narrative?
   A: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
2. Q: What is the purpose of the introduction in a narrative?
   A: To introduce the setting and main characters.
3. Q: What happens in the body of a narrative?
   A: The main events and scenes unfold.
4. Q: How does a narrative end?
   A: With a conclusion that wraps up the story.
5. Q: What is a narrative?
   A: A story that tells about personal experiences.
6. Q: Where did the children play during the holiday?
   A: By the river.
7. Q: What did the children help their grandmother with?
   A: Gardening.
8. Q: What was the favorite part of the holiday for the narrator?
   A: Listening to their grandfather’s stories.
9. Q: How did the children feel about the journey to the village?
   A: Excited.
10. Q: Why is it important to plan a narrative before writing?
    A: To organize thoughts and ensure the story flows well.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   Briefly review what was covered in the previous writing lesson, focusing on how to organize a composition.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
   Introduce the concept of narrative writing. Explain the three elements of a narrative (Introduction, Body, and Conclusion) and discuss what each element entails.
3. Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
   Ask pupils to share ideas on what they did during their last holiday. Use these ideas to create a mind map on the board that they can use to plan their own narratives.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the three elements of a narrative.
• Guide pupils in brainstorming ideas for their composition.
• Provide a sample narrative as a guide.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in brainstorming and discussion.
• Use the mind map to plan their composition.
• Write a narrative composition about their last holiday.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to write a narrative composition in not less than 150 words about how they spent their last holiday.
• Provide 10 guided sentences as prompts to help structure their writing.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What are the three elements of a narrative?
2. What should be included in the introduction of a narrative?
3. What is the body of a narrative used for?
4. How should a narrative be concluded?
5. Describe a scene from your last holiday.
6. What did you enjoy most about your last holiday?
7. How can a mind map help you plan your writing?
8. Why is it important to have a clear introduction in a narrative?
9. What makes a good conclusion for a story?
10. Write a sentence describing the best part of your holiday.

Conclusion

Recap the lesson by reviewing the three elements of a narrative and how to use them in writing a composition. Encourage pupils to practice writing more narratives to improve their storytelling skills.

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