Mastering Punctuation and Nouns

Literacy/English Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Literacy/English

Class: Primary 1

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 1

Age: 6-7 years

Topics:

1. Phonics: Punctuation Marks (Full-stop, Comma)
2. Grammar: Nouns
3. Creative Writing: My Favourite Food
4. Comprehension: Smart English

Behavioral Objectives:

Phonics:

• Identify full stops and commas in a sentence.
• Use full stops and commas appropriately in speech.

Grammar:

• Define the concept of a noun.
• Identify nouns in any sentence.

Creative Writing:

• Write comprehensible sentences about their favourite food.

Keywords:

• Full stop, Comma, Noun, Sentence, Writing, Favourite

Set Induction:

• Begin with a fun story that uses full stops and commas.
• Show pictures of different foods to engage students.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students are familiar with basic sentence structures.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with punctuation marks.
• Pictures of various foods.
• Worksheets for writing exercises.
• Storybook “Smart English”.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review basic sentence structures from previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards, Pictures, Worksheets, Storybook

Content:

Phonics: Punctuation Marks (Full-stop, Comma)

1. Identify full stop (.) and comma (,).
2. Use in sentences:
   • “I like apples.”
   • “I like apples, bananas, and grapes.”

Grammar: Nouns

1. Define noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
2. Identify nouns in sentences:
   • “The cat is on the mat.”
   • “Mary went to the park.”

Creative Writing: My Favourite Food

1. Write sentences about their favourite food.
   • “My favourite food is pizza. It is tasty.”

Comprehension: Smart English

Topic 1: A Day at the Park

Comprehension:

Last Saturday, I went to the park with my family. We arrived early in the morning. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. My sister and I played on the swings and slides. We also saw some beautiful flowers and big trees. After playing, we had a picnic. We ate sandwiches, fruits, and drank juice. Later, we played soccer with our friends. It was a fun and exciting day at the park. We went home tired but happy.

Comprehension Questions:

1. When did we go to the park?
   • a) Last Friday
   • b) Last Saturday
   • c) Last Sunday
   • d) Last Monday
2. Who did I go to the park with?
   • a) My friends
   • b) My family
   • c) My teacher
   • d) My neighbors
3. What was the weather like?
   • a) Rainy
   • b) Cloudy
   • c) Sunny
   • d) Snowy
4. What did my sister and I play on?
   • a) See-saw
   • b) Merry-go-round
   • c) Swings and slides
   • d) Monkey bars
5. What did we see at the park?
   • a) Animals
   • b) Flowers and trees
   • c) Bicycles
   • d) Cars
6. What did we eat at the picnic?
   • a) Pizza
   • b) Sandwiches and fruits
   • c) Burgers
   • d) Candy
7. What did we drink?
   • a) Water
   • b) Juice
   • c) Milk
   • d) Soda
8. What sport did we play?
   • a) Basketball
   • b) Tennis
   • c) Soccer
   • d) Cricket
9. How did we feel after the day at the park?
   • a) Tired and happy
   • b) Sad
   • c) Angry
   • d) Scared
10. What time of day did we arrive at the park?
    • a) Afternoon
    • b) Morning
    • c) Evening
    • d) Night
11. What were the birds doing?
    • a) Sleeping
    • b) Flying
    • c) Singing
    • d) Eating
12. What did we do after playing?
    • a) Went home
    • b) Had a picnic
    • c) Watched a movie
    • d) Went shopping
13. Who did we play soccer with?
    • a) Other families
    • b) Strangers
    • c) Our friends
    • d) Teachers
14. What color were the flowers we saw?
    • a) Blue
    • b) Purple
    • c) Yellow
    • d) Red
15. What did we drink at the picnic?
    • a) Milkshake
    • b) Juice
    • c) Water
    • d) Lemonade

Evaluation

1. The cat is on the ______. (a) tree (b) mat (c) house (d) chair
2. I like ______. (a) run (b) apple (c) jump (d) blue
3. My favourite food is ______. (a) pizza (b) tree (c) book (d) car
4. ______ went to the park. (a) Mary (b) Run (c) Blue (d) Big
5. A ______ is on the table. (a) book (b) swim (c) happy (d) jump
6. He likes to eat ______. (a) apples (b) run (c) blue (d) jump
7. The dog is ______. (a) barking (b) swim (c) car (d) happy
8. I see a ______ in the sky. (a) star (b) run (c) blue (d) jump
9. The ______ is red. (a) ball (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
10. She has a ______. (a) doll (b) jump (c) blue (d) run
11. He is ______. (a) happy (b) tree (c) book (d) car
12. The ______ is on the wall. (a) picture (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
13. She likes to ______. (a) dance (b) tree (c) book (d) car
14. I have a ______. (a) pencil (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
15. The ______ is fast. (a) car (b) run (c) swim (d) happy

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is a full stop?
   • A full stop is a punctuation mark used to end a sentence.
2. How do you use a comma?
   • A comma is used to separate items in a list.
3. What is a noun?
   • A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
4. Can you give an example of a noun?
   • Yes, “cat” is a noun.
5. Where do we put a full stop?
   • At the end of a sentence.
6. What does a comma look like?
   • It looks like this: (,)
7. Give an example of a sentence with a comma.
   • “I like apples, bananas, and grapes.”
8. What is your favourite food?
   • My favourite food is pizza.
9. How do you start a sentence?
   • With a capital letter.
10. What is a sentence?

• A group of words that tells a complete thought.

11. Give an example of a noun in a sentence.

• “The dog is barking.”

12. Where do we use a full stop?

• At the end of a sentence.

13. Can you write a sentence with a full stop?

• “I have a dog.”

14. Name a food you like.

• Pizza.

15. What is a punctuation mark?

• A symbol used to clarify meaning in sentences.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic: Basic sentence structure.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topics: Punctuation marks, Nouns, Writing about food, and Comprehension.
• Explain punctuation marks using examples.
• Define and explain nouns with examples.
• Guide students in writing sentences about their favourite food.
• Read a story from “Smart English”.

Step 3:

• Allow pupils to give their own contributions.
• Correct the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show examples of sentences with full stops and commas.
• Explain and define nouns with real-life examples.
• Guide students in writing about their favourite food.
• Read a story and ask comprehension questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify full stops and commas in sentences.
• Write sentences with correct punctuation.
• Participate in group activity to identify nouns.
• Write about their favourite food.
• Answer questions from the story read.

Assessment:

• Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
• Group activity to identify nouns.
• Writing exercise about favourite food.

Evaluation Questions (10):

1. What is a full stop?
2. Where do you use a comma?
3. Give an example of a noun.
4. Write a sentence with a full stop.
5. What is your favourite food?
6. Identify the nouns in this sentence: “The cat is on the mat.”
7. How do you use a comma in a list?
8. Write a sentence with your favourite food.
9. What is a noun?
10. Where do you put a full stop?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark and provides necessary corrections on the topic.