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Basic 4 English Language Term 3 Week 4 Lesson Plan

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Week 4: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 4
Topic: A. Conversation B. Vocabulary C. Verbs D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Action Words 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. Conversation B. Vocabulary C. Verbs D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Action Words F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): B4.1.6.3.3 B4.2.6.4.3 . B4.3.5.1.5. B4.4.13.2.3 B4.5.4.1.3 B4.6.1.1.1.Content Std (code): B4.1.6.3. B4.2.6.4.3 B4.3.5.1. B4.4.13.2. B4.5.4.1. B4.6.1.1.
Performance Indicator: - Ask relevant questions to discover others' opinions on a topic - Use appropriate words for purpose, audience, context, and culture in texts - Use simple past verbs for completed actions/events and regular past actions - Establish and maintain a formal style - Use present perfect verbs to connect past events to the present - Read age-appropriate books and present a two-paragraph summary of eachCore Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Begin with a brief discussion on a familiar topic, encouraging students to share their thoughts and ask questions. Introduce a short story and ask students to identify and discuss their favorite parts. Engage students in a vocabulary game where they guess words related to the topic of the day. Present a few sentences and ask students to identify the verbs and their tenses.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Conduct a class debate on a simple topic, guiding students to ask questions to understand peers' opinions. Facilitate small group discussions where students take turns asking and answering questions about a given topic. Reading: Assign students to read a short passage and identify words that relate to the main context, purpose, and audience. Guide students to read a story and summarize it using words appropriate to the cultural setting of the story. Grammar Usage At Word: Introduce exercises where students convert sentences from present to simple past tense, emphasizing completed actions. Involve students in a storytelling session where they narrate personal experiences using the present perfect tense. Writing: Have students write a short persuasive essay maintaining a formal style, using arguments and counterarguments. Encourage students to write a letter expressing an opinion on a school-related issue, using formal language. Using Writing Conventions: Conduct a peer review session where students check each other's work for correct use of action words and punctuation. Provide exercises that focus on using correct verb tense and sentence structure in writing. Extensive Reading: Assign a book from the class library for students to read, followed by writing a two-paragraph summary. Encourage students to share a book they've read with the class, focusing on its theme and main ideas.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Reflect on the discussion and ask students to share how asking questions helped them understand different viewpoints. Reading: Have students present their summaries and discuss how their word choices matched the purpose and audience. Grammar Usage At Word: Assess students' understanding of verb tenses by asking them to write a sentence using simple past and present perfect. Writing: Ask students to share their written work and reflect on maintaining a formal style in their writing. Using Writing Conventions: Conduct a reflection session where students discuss the challenges they faced in using correct writing conventions. Extensive Reading: Invite students to reflect on their reading experience and how it has contributed to their love for reading.

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