Picture Words and Spelling Letter Work Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Comprehensive Lesson Plan

Subject: Reading and Writing Skills

Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Term: Second Term

Week: 7

Topic: Oral Spelling, Reading of Picture Words, and Dictation

Sub-topic: Pronunciation, Spelling, and Sentence Reading

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Pronounce picture words appropriately.
2. Spell given picture words correctly.
3. Read short sentences and passages fluently.
4. Interpret picture words and write them accurately.

Keywords

Picture words, spell, sentence, passage, interpret.

Set Induction

The teacher begins by showing flashcards with pictures (e.g., cat, hat, bus) and asking pupils to name and describe them.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with blending letter sounds and forming short words.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Flashcards with picture words (e.g., cat, dog, pen).
2. Sentence cards with short passages.
3. Audio-visual aids showing pronunciation of picture words.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reviews previously taught concepts, including blending and spelling words with digraphs like ‘sh’ and ‘ch.’

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration: Pupils discuss and pronounce picture words together.
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Pupils interpret picture words and form sentences.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards
• Picture word charts
• Sentence cards

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Jolly Phonics Workbook
• Decodable Readers

Instructional Materials

1. Flashcards with images and corresponding words.
2. Charts with sentences and passages.
3. Online resources: YouTube resource.

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Picture Words: Words that describe objects or actions represented in pictures (e.g., cat, ball, run).
2. Spelling: The process of writing words correctly using letters.
3. Sentence Reading: Reading words combined to form meaningful statements.

Examples of Picture Words

• Cat
• Dog
• Hat
• Bus
• Ball

Examples of Short Sentences

1. The cat is on the mat.
2. I see a red ball.
3. The dog runs fast.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

The teacher revisits spelling and blending words with consonant digraphs.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

1. The teacher introduces picture words using flashcards and demonstrates their pronunciation.
2. The teacher writes short sentences on the board and reads them aloud.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

1. Pupils take turns pronouncing picture words.
2. Pupils read and spell short sentences from flashcards or charts.
3. The teacher provides corrections as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Display flashcards with picture words and sentences.
2. Model correct pronunciation and spelling of picture words.
3. Guide pupils in reading short sentences aloud.
4. Conduct a dictation activity where pupils write down picture words they hear.

Learners’ Activities

1. Pronounce and spell picture words shown on flashcards.
2. Read short sentences and passages aloud.
3. Write down dictated words in their notebooks.
4. Interpret picture words and form their own short sentences.

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. Write one picture word that starts with “c.”
2. Spell the word for a vehicle that carries children to school.
3. What is the word for a small animal that says “meow”?
4. Write a sentence using the word “ball.”
5. What does “The cat is on the mat” mean?

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The word for a small animal with whiskers is _ (a) cat (b) hat (c) dog (d) bus.
2. _ is a red object we play with (a) Dog (b) Ball (c) Hat (d) Pen.
3. _ is a yellow vehicle used for school (a) Bus (b) Car (c) Ball (d) Bench.
4. The word for something we wear on our head is _ (a) cat (b) hat (c) mat (d) bus.
5. The _ is on the mat (a) dog (b) cat (c) ball (d) pen.

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs and Answers

1. What are picture words? Words that represent objects or actions shown in pictures.
2. Can you name a picture word? Yes, for example, “cat.”
3. How do you spell “hat”? H-A-T.
4. What is a short sentence? A sentence with a few words, like “The cat runs.”
5. What is the sound of “b-a-l-l”? Ball.
6. What is a word for a pet that barks? Dog.
7. What is a red object you play with? Ball.
8. How do you spell “dog”? D-O-G.
9. What word rhymes with “hat”? Cat.
10. What does “I see a red ball” mean? It means I am looking at a red ball.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the day’s lesson by guiding pupils to pronounce, spell, and write picture words. The teacher marks pupils’ notebooks and provides feedback.

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