Basic 6 English Language Term 3 Week 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce a riddle or joke related to a recent event or familiar context and ask students to guess the answer. Display a series of pictures and ask students to describe the activities using nouns ending in '-ing.' Have a brief discussion on students' favorite books and what they enjoy about reading, encouraging them to share personal experiences.

Reading: Read a short story or passage containing puns and riddles, and discuss the playful use of language. Identify words and phrases in the text that show humor or playfulness, and explore their meanings. Grammar Usage At Word: Conduct a matching exercise where students pair '-ing' nouns with corresponding activities. Guide students to construct sentences using noun phrases that include '-ing' nouns to describe daily activities. Writing: Have students compose a paragraph using cohesive devices like pronouns and connectors to link ideas clearly. Provide a worksheet with broken sentences that students need to connect logically using appropriate connectors. Using Writing Conventions: Present examples of sentences with and without cohesive devices, and have students identify improvements. Lead a brainstorming session to list common pronouns and connectors used in writing, and their functions. Extensive Reading: Assign a chapter from an age-appropriate book and ask students to summarize the main ideas. Hold a discussion session where students share their interpretations of the book and the author's intent.

Reading: Ask students to share their favorite pun or joke from the day's lesson and explain why they found it amusing. Grammar Usage At Word: Have students reflect on the use of '-ing' nouns in their sentences and discuss any challenges faced. Writing: Invite students to read their paragraphs aloud, highlighting the use of cohesive devices and receiving peer feedback. Using Writing Conventions: Have students identify the most effective connectors used in their writing and explain their choices. Extensive Reading: Request students to present a summary of their critical commentary, focusing on their insights and reflections.