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Basic 4 English Language Term 3 Week 11 Lesson Plan
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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 Reading | Sub-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 read | Core 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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