Mastering Spelling: Building a Strong Vocabulary Spellings English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes 3

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Spellings
Sub-topic: Dictation for the Week
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Correctly spell the given words.
2. Understand the meaning of each word.
3. Use the words in sentences.

Keywords

• Destination
• Organic
• Healthy
• Wealth
• Accessible
• Environment
• Waste
• Clean
• Household
• Capacity

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking pupils to spell some simple words they are familiar with. Introduce the new set of words for the week, explaining their importance in everyday language.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should have prior knowledge of basic spelling and vocabulary.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with the spelling words
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio recordings for pronunciation practice

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how spelling is essential for effective communication and how the words for this week are related to topics they encounter in their environment.

Embedded Core Skills

• Vocabulary development
• Spelling accuracy
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials

• Flashcards with each spelling word
• Word puzzles or games for practice

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
• English Language textbooks for Primary 6

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Flashcards

Content

Spelling Words for Week 3:

1. Destination – The place to which someone or something is going.
2. Organic – Related to or derived from living matter; produced without the use of chemicals.
3. Healthy – In good health; promoting good health.
4. Wealth – An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
5. Accessible – Easy to approach, reach, or use.
6. Environment – The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
7. Waste – Unwanted or unusable materials.
8. Clean – Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
9. Household – A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
10. Capacity – The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

Assessment

1. The plane finally reached its _______.
   a) location
   b) destination
   c) environment
   d) household
2. _______ food is grown without chemicals.
   a) Fast
   b) Organic
   c) Junk
   d) Processed
3. Eating vegetables is part of a _______ diet.
   a) wealthy
   b) clean
   c) healthy
   d) organic
4. He gained a lot of _______ from his business.
   a) waste
   b) wealth
   c) capacity
   d) health
5. The library is easily _______ by all students.
   a) accessible
   b) destination
   c) organic
   d) healthy
6. We should protect our _______ to live better lives.
   a) wealth
   b) household
   c) environment
   d) capacity
7. Recycle your _______ to reduce pollution.
   a) capacity
   b) household
   c) environment
   d) waste
8. Make sure to keep your room _______ and tidy.
   a) clean
   b) healthy
   c) wealthy
   d) accessible
9. There are five people in my _______.
   a) destination
   b) household
   c) environment
   d) waste
10. The tank’s _______ is 50 liters of water.
    a) wealth
    b) environment
    c) capacity
    d) clean
11. Our _______ is the planet we must protect.
    a) environment
    b) household
    c) destination
    d) capacity
12. The _______ of the bus station was crowded.
    a) organic
    b) destination
    c) waste
    d) household
13. We need to make schools more _______ for everyone.
    a) wealthy
    b) accessible
    c) waste
    d) environment
14. She always buys _______ fruits from the market.
    a) fast
    b) organic
    c) clean
    d) household
15. This bottle has a _______ of 2 liters.
    a) capacity
    b) environment
    c) destination
    d) waste

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What does the word “destination” mean?
   A: It means the place to which someone or something is going.
2. Q: How is “organic” food different from regular food?
   A: Organic food is produced without the use of chemicals.
3. Q: Why is it important to eat “healthy” food?
   A: Because it helps you maintain good health.
4. Q: What is “wealth”?
   A: An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
5. Q: What does “accessible” mean?
   A: It means easy to approach, reach, or use.
6. Q: What is the “environment”?
   A: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
7. Q: What do we mean by “waste”?
   A: Unwanted or unusable materials.
8. Q: What does it mean to be “clean”?
   A: Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
9. Q: What is a “household”?
   A: A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
10. Q: What does “capacity” refer to?
    A: The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.
11. Q: Why is protecting the “environment” important?
    A: It is essential for maintaining a healthy planet and life.
12. Q: How can you make something more “accessible”?
    A: By making it easier to approach, reach, or use.
13. Q: What is one benefit of buying “organic” food?
    A: It is free from harmful chemicals.
14. Q: How does “clean” relate to health?
    A: Keeping things clean helps prevent illness and promotes health.
15. Q: What determines the “capacity” of a container?
    A: The maximum amount it can hold.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   Review the previous spelling words and their meanings.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Words
   Present the new spelling words for the week and discuss their meanings.
3. Step 3: Guided Practice
   Practice the spelling of each word and use them in sentences. Conduct a dictation exercise where pupils write down the words as you call them out.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce the spelling words.
• Guide pupils in pronouncing each word correctly.
• Provide sentences using each word.
• Conduct a dictation exercise and review the answers.

Learners’ Activities

• Repeat the spelling words aloud.
• Write down the words during the dictation exercise.
• Use each word in a sentence.

Assessment

• Evaluate pupils’ ability to spell each word correctly.
• Assess their understanding of the word meanings.
• Check their ability to use the words in sentences.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. Spell the word “destination.”
2. What is the meaning of “organic”?
3. Use “healthy” in a sentence.
4. Spell the word “wealth.”
5. What does “accessible” mean?
6. Define “environment.”
7. Use the word “waste” in a sentence.
8. Spell the word “clean.”
9. What is a “household”?
10. What does “capacity” refer to?

Conclusion

Review the spelling words and their meanings. Remind pupils to practice the words at home and use them in conversations and writing.