Antonyms English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Antonyms
Sub-topic: Meaning and Examples of Antonyms
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define antonyms.
2. Identify antonyms in sentences.
3. Provide examples of common antonyms.
4. Use antonyms correctly in sentences.

Keywords

Antonyms, opposite, words

Set Induction

The teacher writes two sentences on the board:

1. The boy is happy.
2. The boy is sad.
   The teacher asks the class to explain the difference between “happy” and “sad” and introduces the concept of antonyms as opposites.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic vocabulary and their meanings.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with pairs of antonyms.
• A chart showing examples of antonyms.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils about the previous lesson on synonyms and explains that antonyms are the opposite of synonyms.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Vocabulary development

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Illustrated examples of words and their antonyms

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards
• Antonym matching cards

Content

Meaning of Antonyms

1. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
2. They are used to show contrast in sentences.

Examples of Antonyms

1. Big – Small
2. Happy – Sad
3. Fast – Slow
4. Day – Night
5. Begin – End

Uses of Antonyms in Sentences

1. The bag is big. → The bag is not small.
2. She is a happy child. → She is not a sad child.
3. The race was very fast. → The race was very slow.
4. Let us begin the game. → Let us end the game.
5. It is day now. → It will be night soon.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-blank Questions (Choose the correct option):

1. The opposite of happy is _______.
   (a) big
   (b) small
   (c) sad
   (d) fast
2. The antonym of fast is _______.
   (a) slow
   (b) quick
   (c) happy
   (d) day
3. Big and _______ are opposites.
   (a) large
   (b) tiny
   (c) small
   (d) fast
4. The antonym of begin is _______.
   (a) start
   (b) continue
   (c) end
   (d) quick
5. The opposite of day is _______.
   (a) sun
   (b) night
   (c) morning
   (d) light
6. Hot and _______ are opposites.
   (a) cold
   (b) warm
   (c) fast
   (d) small
7. The antonym of up is _______.
   (a) high
   (b) down
   (c) low
   (d) near
8. The opposite of light is _______.
   (a) bright
   (b) dark
   (c) shiny
   (d) big
9. The antonym of far is _______.
   (a) near
   (b) close
   (c) big
   (d) slow
10. The opposite of tall is _______.
    (a) high
    (b) short
    (c) small
    (d) wide

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers:

1. What is an antonym?
   A word that means the opposite of another word.
2. What is the opposite of big?
   Small.
3. What is the antonym of happy?
   Sad.
4. What is the opposite of fast?
   Slow.
5. What is the antonym of day?
   Night.
6. What is the opposite of begin?
   End.
7. What is the opposite of hot?
   Cold.
8. What is the antonym of up?
   Down.
9. What is the opposite of far?
   Near.
10. What is the antonym of tall?
    Short.
11. What is the opposite of open?
    Close.
12. What is the antonym of light?
    Dark.
13. What is the opposite of wide?
    Narrow.
14. What is the antonym of strong?
    Weak.
15. What is the opposite of thin?
    Fat.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revise the previous topic (Synonyms).
2. Step 2: Introduce the meaning of antonyms using simple examples.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to share examples of antonyms they know.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Define antonyms and explain their uses.
2. Write examples on the board.
3. Demonstrate with sentences.
4. Guide pupils in identifying antonyms in examples.
5. Provide feedback and correct errors.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
2. Identify antonyms in sentences.
3. Share their own examples of antonyms.
4. Participate in group activities.

Assessment

Short Answer Questions:

1. Define antonyms.
2. Give two examples of antonyms.
3. Write a sentence with the antonym of “big.”
4. What is the antonym of “happy”?
5. Write a sentence with the antonym of “fast.”
6. What is the antonym of “begin”?
7. Use the antonym of “small” in a sentence.
8. What is the antonym of “hot”?
9. Write the antonym of “up.”
10. What is the antonym of “day”?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and reinforces the topic.

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