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Basic 6 English Language Term 3 Week 12 Lesson Plan
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Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 6
Topic: A. Presentation B. Summarizing C. Direct and Reported Speech 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. Summarizing C. Direct and Reported Speech D. Letter Writing E. Spelling F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading |
| Indicator (code): B6.1.10.3.7 B6.2.10.1.2 B6.3.13.1.1 B6.4.15.1.1 B6.5.10.1.1 B6.6.1.1.1 | Content Std (code): B6.1.10.3. B6.2.10.1.2 B6.3.13.1. B6.4.15.1. B6.5.10.1. B6.6.1.1. |
| Performance Indicator: - Speak confidently to different audiences using verbal and non-verbal cues - Write a short summary of a passage or text - Form and use reported speech correctly - Write letters to friends expressing views on topics using correct formats - Check literary work for spelling errors - Read and critique books, then write a one-page critical commentary based on criteria | Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Engage students in a brief discussion about their favorite books and characters to build interest in the lesson topic.
Conduct a quick oral exercise where students describe an event from their weekend using both verbal and non-verbal cues.
Introduce a short passage and ask students to predict its content based on the title and any illustrations.
Have students share their thoughts on what makes a good letter and what they expect to learn from the lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Oral Language:
Conduct role-play scenarios where students practice speaking to different audiences, such as peers, teachers, and family members, using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues.
Facilitate a group activity where students present a short speech on a familiar topic, focusing on voice modulation and body language.
Reading:
Guide students to read a short story and identify the main ideas and supporting details.
Have students work in pairs to summarize a passage, focusing on the sequence of events and key points.
Grammar Usage at Word:
Present examples of direct and reported speech, then have students practice converting sentences from direct to reported speech.
Organize a group activity where students create dialogues and transform them into reported speech.
Writing:
Provide students with a topic and guide them to write a friendly letter, ensuring they use the correct format.
Facilitate a peer review session where students exchange letters and provide feedback on content and structure.
Using Writing Conventions:
Conduct a spelling review activity using words from the students' literary work.
Organize a spelling bee competition to reinforce correct spelling of commonly misspelled words.
Extensive Reading:
Assign a book for students to read independently and provide a set of criteria for their critique.
Facilitate a group discussion on the themes and characters of the book, encouraging students to share their perspectives. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Oral Language:
Reflect on the role-play activity by discussing what verbal and non-verbal cues were most effective and how they impacted communication.
Reading:
Have students share their summarized versions and discuss how summarizing helps in understanding and retaining information.
Grammar Usage at Word:
Review the reported speech exercises by discussing common challenges and strategies for accurate conversion.
Writing:
Invite students to share their letters and reflect on how the feedback process improved their writing.
Using Writing Conventions:
Reflect on the spelling bee and discuss strategies for remembering challenging words.
Extensive Reading:
Have students present their critical commentaries and discuss the different viewpoints and insights gained from the book. |
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