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Lesson Plan: Vocabulary Development – Antonyms (2)

Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 13–15 years
Topic: Vocabulary Development
Sub-topic: Antonyms (2)
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define antonyms and identify pairs of opposite words.
2. Match words to their correct antonyms.
3. Use antonyms correctly in sentences to show understanding.
4. Expand their vocabulary by learning new words and their opposites.

Keywords:

• Antonyms
• Opposites
• Vocabulary
• Affirm/Deny
• Benevolent/Malevolent

Set Induction:

The teacher will begin by asking students to give examples of words with opposite meanings (antonyms) they already know. The teacher will then introduce new words and their antonyms, explaining their meanings.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are already familiar with basic vocabulary and the concept of antonyms from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Word/Antonym matching cards
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard for listing words and antonyms
• Worksheets with sentence completion exercises using antonyms

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will connect this lesson to previous vocabulary lessons by explaining how learning antonyms can help expand their understanding of the English language and improve communication skills.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Vocabulary development
• Sentence construction
• Application of knowledge in writing and speaking

Instructional Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Printed lists of words and their antonyms for practice
• Sentence exercises

Content:

1. Definition of Antonyms:
   Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. For example, the opposite of awake is asleep, and the opposite of bravery is cowardice.
2. Word/Antonym Pairs:
   The following are pairs of words and their antonyms, which will be used for teaching and practice:

   Words	Antonyms	Words	Antonyms
   Awake	Asleep	Asset	Liability
   Attract	Repel	Bright	Dim/Dull
   Affirm	Deny	Bravery	Cowardice
   Ancestor	Descendant	Boom	Slump
   Assent	Dissent	Bold	Timid
   Aggravate	Alleviate/Lessen	Bona fides	Mala fides
   Allow	Forbid	Benediction	Malediction
   Ancient	Modern	Baseless	Real/Substantial
   Arrive	Depart	Beauty	Ugliness
   Benevolent	Malevolent	Barrenness	Fertility

3. Examples in Sentences:
   The teacher will demonstrate how these words and their antonyms can be used in sentences:
   • The brave soldier showed great bravery, while the coward refused to fight.
   • The village experienced a boom in business, but later there was a slump due to bad policies.

Board Summary:

• Antonyms: Words that have opposite meanings.
• Examples:
  • Awake → Asleep
  • Attract → Repel
  • Benevolent → Malevolent
• Use in Sentences:
  • The opposite of bravery is cowardice.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce the concept of antonyms and provide examples.
2. Write a list of words on the board and ask students to guess their opposites (antonyms).
3. Explain the meanings of the new words and their antonyms.
4. Lead the students in a sentence-making exercise, encouraging them to use the word pairs in context.
5. Guide students through a matching activity where they pair words with their antonyms on cards.
6. Assign a worksheet where students fill in blanks with the correct antonyms based on the context of sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation of antonyms.
2. Participate in identifying antonyms for the words provided by the teacher.
3. Complete the matching activity, pairing words with their antonyms.
4. Use the words and their antonyms in sentences to demonstrate understanding.
5. Complete the worksheet with sentence-based exercises using antonyms.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is an antonym?
2. Provide the antonym of the word bravery.
3. Use the word benevolent in a sentence, then provide a sentence with its antonym malevolent.
4. Match the following words to their antonyms:
   • Attract, Affirm, Aggravate, Allow, Arrive.
   • Repel, Deny, Alleviate, Forbid, Depart.
5. Fill in the blank: The opposite of ancestor is ______.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Why is it important to know antonyms when expanding your vocabulary?
2. Can you think of antonyms for other words not listed today?
3. How do antonyms help in better understanding the meaning of words?
4. What is the opposite of bold, and can you use both the word and its antonym in a sentence?
5. How do antonyms improve your writing and speaking skills?

Conclusion:

The teacher will summarize the importance of learning antonyms, ensuring students understand that knowing opposites helps with both comprehension and communication. The teacher will also correct any misunderstandings and ensure that all students are able to use the words and their antonyms correctly in sentences.