Mastering Vocabulary: Unlocking Words and Ideas in Comprehension English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 5

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 9 years

Topic: Comprehension and Vocabulary Development

Sub-topic: Understanding New Words in Context

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define the words: grapes, zealous, core, reprimand, bacterial, eradicate, hygiene, absorbent.
2. Use these words in sentences correctly.
3. Comprehend and answer questions based on the reading passage.
4. Identify the main idea and supporting details in the passage.

Keywords

• Grapes
• Zealous
• Core
• Reprimand
• Bacterial
• Eradicate
• Hygiene
• Absorbent

Set Induction

Show the pupils a picture of a bunch of grapes and ask them what they know about it. This will grab their attention and link to the vocabulary word “grapes.”

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with basic vocabulary and have some experience reading simple passages.

Learning Resources

• Picture of grapes
• Chart with the vocabulary words and their meanings
• Textbooks with passages for reading comprehension

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss common fruits that pupils know, including grapes. Link this to how learning new words helps us understand the world better.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication: Through reading and discussing the passage.
• Critical Thinking: Through answering comprehension questions and using new vocabulary.

Learning Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed copies of the reading passage

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Oxford English Textbook for Primary 5

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with vocabulary words
• A storybook or a textbook containing passages for comprehension

Content

1. Vocabulary Development:
   • Grapes: A small, sweet fruit that grows in bunches.
   • Zealous: Showing strong enthusiasm or passion.
   • Core: The central part of something.
   • Reprimand: To scold or correct someone strongly.
   • Bacterial: Relating to bacteria, which are tiny organisms that can cause disease.
   • Eradicate: To completely remove or destroy something.
   • Hygiene: Practices that promote health and cleanliness.
   • Absorbent: Able to soak up liquids easily.
2. Reading Comprehension:
   • Passage: A short story or article focusing on hygiene and the importance of eradicating bacteria.
   • Main Idea: Understanding how good hygiene practices can prevent the spread of bacteria.
   • Supporting Details: The passage describes the role of absorbent materials, like towels, in maintaining cleanliness.

Questions 

1. Grapes are usually eaten as ______.
   a) Vegetables
   b) Fruits
   c) Snacks
   d) Cereal
2. He was very _______ about his new job.
   a) Lazy
   b) Zealous
   c) Unhappy
   d) Tired
3. The ______ of an apple is hard.
   a) Juice
   b) Core
   c) Peel
   d) Seed
4. The teacher had to _______ the student for being late.
   a) Reward
   b) Praise
   c) Reprimand
   d) Ignore
5. _______ infections can be treated with antibiotics.
   a) Bacterial
   b) Viral
   c) Fungal
   d) Parasitic
6. We need to _______ pests from the garden.
   a) Attract
   b) Eradicate
   c) Preserve
   d) Multiply
7. Good _______ is essential for health.
   a) Diet
   b) Exercise
   c) Hygiene
   d) Rest
8. A sponge is very _______.
   a) Absorbent
   b) Slippery
   c) Rough
   d) Dry
9. _______ is key to preventing diseases.
   a) Ignorance
   b) Hygiene
   c) Carelessness
   d) Dirtiness
10. The ______ of his speech was about hard work.
    a) Beginning
    b) Core
    c) End
    d) Edge
11. The teacher gave him a _______ for his misbehavior.
    a) Compliment
    b) Gift
    c) Reprimand
    d) Smile
12. _______ spreads rapidly in dirty environments.
    a) Bacterial
    b) Hygiene
    c) Zealous
    d) Eradicate
13. The doctor wants to _______ the disease completely.
    a) Spread
    b) Eradicate
    c) Encourage
    d) Ignore
14. Washing your hands is an example of good _______.
    a) Waste
    b) Hygiene
    c) Bacteria
    d) Reprimand
15. The paper towel is _______ and can soak up the water.
    a) Dry
    b) Wet
    c) Absorbent
    d) Hard

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are grapes?
   Grapes are small, sweet fruits that grow in bunches.
2. What does zealous mean?
   Zealous means showing strong enthusiasm or passion.
3. What is the core of something?
   The core is the central part of something.
4. What does it mean to reprimand someone?
   To reprimand means to scold or correct someone strongly.
5. What does bacterial refer to?
   Bacterial relates to bacteria, which are tiny organisms that can cause disease.
6. How can we eradicate something?
   To eradicate means to completely remove or destroy something.
7. What is hygiene?
   Hygiene refers to practices that promote health and cleanliness.
8. What does absorbent mean?
   Absorbent means able to soak up liquids easily.
9. Why is hygiene important?
   Hygiene is important to prevent the spread of diseases.
10. What can we use to absorb liquids?
    We can use absorbent materials like sponges and towels to soak up liquids.
11. How can bacteria spread?
    Bacteria can spread through dirty surfaces and unwashed hands.
12. What should you do if you are reprimanded?
    If you are reprimanded, you should correct your behavior.
13. What part of an apple is the core?
    The core is the central part of the apple that holds the seeds.
14. What practices improve hygiene?
    Practices like washing hands and cleaning surfaces improve hygiene.
15. What is a zealous person likely to do?
    A zealous person is likely to work hard and show enthusiasm.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Ask pupils to recall and discuss what they learned about vocabulary in the last term.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Introduce the new vocabulary words using the flashcards and discuss their meanings with the class.

Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute

• Encourage pupils to use the new words in sentences. Correct them as necessary.

Step 4: Reading Comprehension

• Distribute the passage and read it together. Ask pupils to identify the main idea and supporting details.

Step 5: Answering Questions

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank and comprehension questions related to the passage.

Teacher’s Activities

• Present the vocabulary words using flashcards.
• Read the passage aloud with the pupils.
• Guide pupils in using the new words in sentences.
• Assist pupils in identifying the main idea of the passage.
• Correct pupils’ responses and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and repeat the vocabulary words.
• Participate in reading the passage.
• Use the new words in sentences.
• Answer comprehension questions.
• Engage in discussion about the passage.

Assessment

• Evaluate pupils’ ability to define and use the vocabulary words in sentences.
• Assess pupils’ understanding of the passage through their answers to comprehension questions.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What fruit grows in bunches and is sweet?
2. What does it mean to be zealous?
3. What part of an apple is the core?
4. How can bacteria be eradicated?
5. What is hygiene?
6. Give an example of something that is absorbent.
7. Why should you wash your hands regularly?
8. What is the main idea of the passage?
9. Use “reprimand” in a sentence.
10. What should you do if you want to maintain good hygiene?

Conclusion

• Mark the pupils’ work and give feedback.
• Reinforce the importance of learning new words and understanding reading passages.
• Encourage pupils to practice using the vocabulary words at home.

Captivating Title: “Mastering Vocabulary: Unlocking Words and Ideas in Comprehension”