Mastering Punctuation and Descriptive Words Literacy Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 4

Literacy/English Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Literacy/English

Class: Primary 1

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 4

Age: 6-7 years

Topics:

1. Phonics: Punctuation Marks (Question Mark, Exclamation Mark)
2. Grammar: Adjectives
3. Creative Writing: Synonyms
4. Composition: Smart English

Behavioral Objectives:

Phonics:

• Identify question marks and exclamation marks in sentences.
• Use question marks and exclamation marks correctly in writing.

Grammar:

• Define the concept of an adjective.
• Identify adjectives in any sentence.

Creative Writing:

• Write sentences using synonyms for given words.

Composition:

• Read and understand a passage from “Smart English”.

Keywords:

• Question mark, Exclamation mark, Adjective, Synonym, Sentence, Composition

Set Induction:

• Start with a short story that includes many question marks and exclamation marks.
• Show pictures to introduce adjectives.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students are familiar with basic punctuation marks and sentence structures.

Learning Resources and Materials:

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

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review basic punctuation marks and 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 (Question Mark, Exclamation Mark)

1. Identify question marks and exclamation marks:
   • ? (Question mark)
   • ! (Exclamation mark)
2. Use in sentences:
   • “What is your name?”
   • “Wow! That’s amazing!”

Grammar: Adjectives

1. Define adjective: A word that describes a noun.
2. Identify adjectives in sentences:
   • “The big dog barks.”
   • “She is a happy girl.”

Creative Writing: Synonyms

1. Write sentences using synonyms:
   • “Happy” and “Joyful”
   • “Big” and “Large”

Composition: Smart English

1. Read a passage from “Smart English”.
2. Answer simple questions about the passage.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15):

1. What is your ______? (a) name (b) color (c) happy (d) big
2. Wow! That’s ______. (a) amazing (b) run (c) small (d) jump
3. The ______ dog barks. (a) big (b) run (c) fast (d) blue
4. She is a ______ girl. (a) happy (b) slow (c) jump (d) green
5. What is your ______? (a) name (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
6. This is a ______ car. (a) big (b) run (c) small (d) happy
7. The sky is ______. (a) blue (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
8. I have a ______ pencil. (a) long (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
9. He is a ______ boy. (a) strong (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
10. She has a ______ dress. (a) pretty (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
11. What is ______? (a) this (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
12. ______! You did it. (a) Yay (b) Run (c) Jump (d) Happy
13. The ______ apple is red. (a) big (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
14. This is a ______ book. (a) new (b) run (c) jump (d) happy
15. I am ______. (a) happy (b) run (c) jump (d) blue

FAQs (15):

1. What is a question mark?
   • A punctuation mark used at the end of a question.
2. What is an exclamation mark?
   • A punctuation mark used to show strong emotion.
3. Give an example of a question mark in a sentence.
   • “What is your name?”
4. Give an example of an exclamation mark in a sentence.
   • “Wow! That’s amazing!”
5. What is an adjective?
   • A word that describes a noun.
6. Can you give an example of an adjective?
   • Yes, “big” is an adjective.
7. Where do we use adjectives?
   • Adjectives are used to describe nouns in sentences.
8. Give an example of a sentence with an adjective.
   • “The big dog barks.”
9. What is a synonym?
   • A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
10. Give an example of synonyms.
    • “Happy” and “Joyful”.
11. How do you start a sentence?
    • With a capital letter.
12. What is a sentence?
    • A group of words that tells a complete thought.
13. Give an example of a verb in a sentence.
    • “He runs fast.”
14. What is a storybook?
    • A book that tells a story.
15. Can you write a sentence with an adjective?
    • “She is a happy girl.”

Presentation:

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic: ‘kn’ sound and verbs.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topics: Punctuation marks (question mark, exclamation mark), Adjectives, Synonyms, and Comprehension.
• Explain question marks and exclamation marks using examples.
• Define and explain adjectives with real-life examples.
• Guide students in writing sentences using synonyms.
• 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 question marks and exclamation marks.
• Explain and define adjectives with real-life examples.
• Guide students in writing sentences using synonyms.
• Read a story and ask comprehension questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify question marks and exclamation marks in sentences.
• Write sentences with question marks and exclamation marks.
• Participate in group activity to identify adjectives.
• Write sentences using synonyms.
• Answer questions from the story read.

Assessment:

• Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
• Group activity to identify adjectives.
• Writing exercise using synonyms.

Evaluation Questions (10):

1. What is a question mark?
2. Give an example of a question mark in a sentence.
3. What is an exclamation mark?
4. Give an example of an exclamation mark in a sentence.
5. What is an adjective?
6. Can you give an example of an adjective?
7. Write a sentence with an adjective.
8. What is a synonym?
9. Give an example of synonyms.
10. Write a sentence using a synonym.

Conclusion:

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

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