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Basic 6 English Language Term 3 Week 5 Lesson Plan

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Week 5: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 6
Topic: A. Conversation B. Comprehension C. Verbs D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Compound Sentences 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. Comprehension C. Verbs D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Compound Sentences F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): B6.1.6.3.3 B6.2.8.1.1. B6.3.5.1.7 B6.4.13.2.2 B6.5.9.1.1. B6.6.1.1.1Content Std (code): B6.1.6.3. B6.2.8.1. B6.3.5.1. B6.4.13.2. B6.5.9.1. B6.6.1.1.
Performance Indicator: - Ask and answer questions about key details in discussions - Read silently and understand level-appropriate text - Use imperative verbs to give warnings and express prohibitions - Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify relationships among claims and reasons - Identify subjects and verbs in complex sentences - Read and critique age-appropriate books, then present a one-page critical commentary based on criteria
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Introduce an engaging discussion topic related to students' daily experiences and encourage them to share their thoughts. Present a short, level-appropriate story and ask students to predict what might happen next. Use flashcards with imperative verbs and ask students to create warning signs or prohibition notices based on them. Engage students in a quick brainstorming session on a topic they feel passionate about to prepare for persuasive writing.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Facilitate a group discussion where students take turns asking and answering questions about a shared topic, ensuring they focus on key details. Conduct a role-play activity where students practice using questions to clarify information they receive from peers. Reading: Assign a level-appropriate text for silent reading and have students jot down notes on key ideas and themes. Guide students through a comprehension exercise that involves answering specific questions about the text. Grammar Usage At Word: Create activities where students identify imperative verbs in sentences and rewrite them to express prohibitions. Design an exercise where students match verbs with subjects to form correct complex sentences. Writing: Provide prompts for students to write persuasive paragraphs, focusing on clarifying relationships among claims and reasons. Organize a peer review session where students exchange their written arguments and provide constructive feedback. Using Writing Conventions: Conduct a sentence-building activity where students create simple, compound, and complex sentences. Lead a workshop on sentence structure, helping students identify subjects and verbs in their writing. Extensive Reading: Encourage students to select an age-appropriate book and read it over the week, noting key themes and critiques. Host a book talk session where students share their thoughts on the book they read, focusing on critical analysis.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Reflect on the discussion by asking students to share something new they learned from their peers, focusing on key details discussed. Reading: Have students summarize the text read silently and share their understanding with a partner. Grammar Usage At Word: Conduct a quick quiz on identifying and using imperative verbs in sentences. Writing: Ask students to share their writing and reflect on how they used words and phrases to clarify their arguments. Using Writing Conventions: Review a few sentences from student work and discuss how using simple, compound, and complex sentences improved clarity. Extensive Reading: Invite students to present their critical commentary to the class and reflect on their reading experience and insights gained.

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