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Basic 4 English Language Term 3 Week 11 Lesson Plan

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Week 11: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 4
Topic: A. Presentation B. Summarising C. Prepositions D. Letter Writing E. Spelling F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Strand: A. Oral Language B. Reading C. Grammar Usage At Word D. Writing E. Using Writing Conventions F. Extensive ReadingSub-strand: A. Presentation B. Summarising C. Prepositions D. Letter Writing E. Spelling F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): B4.1.10.3.6 B4.2.10.1.2 B4.3.10.1.1 B4.4.15.1.1 B4.5.10.1.1 B4.6.1.1.1.Content Std (code): B4.1.10.3. B4.2.10.1. B4.3.10.1. B4.4.15.1. B4.5.10.1. B4.6.1.1.
Performance Indicator: - Elaborate on ideas using explanations - Write a short summary of a level-appropriate passage or text - Use prepositions to convey meanings: direction, period of time, purpose, possession, comparison - Write to friends about personal experiences using appropriate letter formats - Use invented spelling to increase fluency and free writing - Read age- and level-appropriate books and present a two-paragraph summary of each book readCore Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Ask students to share a brief personal experience and elaborate on it using explanations
Display a short passage and ask students to predict its content
Introduce a list of prepositions and discuss their meanings and uses
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Conduct a group discussion where students elaborate on a given topic using explanations Have pairs of students listen to a short story and retell it to each other using elaborate explanations Reading: Assign a reading passage and guide students to identify key points for summarizing Conduct a group activity where students summarize a passage in pairs and share with the class Grammar Usage: Organize a preposition scavenger hunt in the classroom where students find objects and describe their locations using prepositions Develop sentences with missing prepositions and ask students to fill in the blanks with appropriate choices Writing: Facilitate a letter-writing workshop where students write to a friend about a recent experience, focusing on format and personal tone Guide students in peer review sessions to exchange letters and provide constructive feedback on content and structure Using Writing Conventions: Conduct a spelling bee focusing on invented spelling strategies and common pitfalls Have students write a short story using invented spelling and share it with the class Extensive Reading: Organize a reading circle where each student shares a two-paragraph summary of a book they have read
Facilitate a book swap and ask students to summarize the new book they choose
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Students reflect on their ability to elaborate on ideas and identify areas for improvement Reading: Ask students to present their summaries and reflect on how well they captured the passage's main ideas Grammar Usage:
Conduct a quick quiz on prepositions focusing on direction, time, and possession
Writing: Students share their letters and reflect on the use of appropriate letter formats and personal expression Using Writing Conventions: Have students review their stories for spelling errors and discuss strategies for improvement Extensive Reading: Students present their book summaries and reflect on how reading different genres has influenced their understanding

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