Synonyms English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Synonyms
Sub-topic: Meaning and Examples of Synonyms
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

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

Keywords

Synonyms, meaning, similar, words

Set Induction

The teacher writes two sentences on the board:

1. The boy is happy.
2. The boy is joyful.
   The teacher asks the class to find the connection between “happy” and “joyful” and introduces the concept of synonyms.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic vocabulary and their meanings.

Learning Resources and Materials

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

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of words they already know and asks them to share other words with similar meanings.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Vocabulary development

Learning Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards
• Synonym matching cards

Content

Meaning of Synonyms

1. Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings.
2. They are used to avoid repetition and make sentences more interesting.

Examples of Synonyms

1. Big – Large
2. Small – Tiny
3. Happy – Joyful
4. Fast – Quick
5. Begin – Start

Uses of Synonyms in Sentences

1. The bag is big. → The bag is large.
2. She is a happy child. → She is a joyful child.
3. The race was very fast. → The race was very quick.
4. Let us begin the game. → Let us start the game.
5. That cat is very small. → That cat is very tiny.

Evaluation Questions

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

1. The opposite of small is _______.
   (a) big
   (b) large
   (c) tiny
   (d) happy
2. Another word for happy is _______.
   (a) sad
   (b) joyful
   (c) fast
   (d) angry
3. Begin is a synonym for _______.
   (a) stop
   (b) start
   (c) quit
   (d) end
4. Fast and _______ mean the same thing.
   (a) slow
   (b) large
   (c) quick
   (d) tiny
5. The bag is big; it is also _______.
   (a) tiny
   (b) large
   (c) fast
   (d) happy
6. Small is similar in meaning to _______.
   (a) big
   (b) tiny
   (c) large
   (d) fast
7. She is happy; she is also _______.
   (a) joyful
   (b) angry
   (c) tired
   (d) sad
8. The word “start” can also be called _______.
   (a) quit
   (b) stop
   (c) begin
   (d) end
9. Fast is similar in meaning to _______.
   (a) quick
   (b) slow
   (c) joyful
   (d) small
10. Big and _______ mean the same thing.
    (a) tiny
    (b) large
    (c) small
    (d) happy

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers:

1. What is a synonym?
   A word with the same or similar meaning as another word.
2. Why are synonyms important?
   They make sentences interesting and avoid repetition.
3. What is the synonym of “big”?
   Large.
4. What is the synonym of “happy”?
   Joyful.
5. What is the synonym of “fast”?
   Quick.
6. What is the synonym of “begin”?
   Start.
7. What is the synonym of “small”?
   Tiny.
8. Is “large” a synonym for “big”?
   Yes.
9. Can synonyms have slight differences in meaning?
   Yes, some synonyms can have slight differences.
10. What is the synonym of “angry”?
    Mad.
11. What is the synonym of “smart”?
    Intelligent.
12. What is the synonym of “beautiful”?
    Pretty.
13. What is the synonym of “sad”?
    Unhappy.
14. What is the synonym of “quick”?
    Fast.
15. What is the synonym of “friendly”?
    Kind.

Presentation

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

Teacher’s Activities

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

Learners’ Activities

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

Assessment

Short Answer Questions:

1. Define synonyms.
2. Give two examples of synonyms.
3. Write a sentence with the synonym of “happy.”
4. What is the synonym of “fast”?
5. Write a sentence with the synonym of “big.”
6. What is the synonym of “begin”?
7. Use the synonym of “small” in a sentence.
8. What is the synonym of “angry”?
9. Write the synonym of “smart.”
10. What is the synonym of “sad”?

Conclusion

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