Basic 7 English Language Term 1 Week 1 Lesson Plan

Sing a song containing lyrics both formal and informal Put learners into groups and use semantic map to guide them find meanings of the key vocabulary

Learners study the printed photographs of familiar Ghanaian settings, select suitable expressions from the printed dialogue cards, and use the locally made role-play props to practise the conversation. Identify formal situations. E.g. interactions between strangers on varied themes, announcements, standards for work, school and public offices and business settings. Use appropriate language to participate in formal interactions. (No slang/jargon). Identify informal conversations: E.g. casual or intimate relationship between friends and acquaintances, family and teammates, different situations in the classroom etc. Use appropriate language to participate in conversations in the following situations: Greetings, requests, Learners in groups role play scenarios using formal language on themes of their choice. Give feedback to

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Elicit prior knowledge of learners and engage interest in the topic by asking learners questions such as: What did you eat this morning?

Learners name and classify the calabash and woven basket, then use the printed noun cards to construct sentences about these familiar objects. Let learners identify and underline the nouns in the story. Let learners construct sentences using noun types. Engage learners Categorize plural noun forms (emphasis on irregular nouns) in passages e.g. mouse — mice, child — children, sheep — sheep, half — halves. In pairs, have learners to read passages and underline all the nouns in the passage.

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Sing a song containing lyrics both formal and informal Put learners into groups and use semantic map to guide them find meanings of the key vocabulary

Learners arrange and discuss the printed model paragraph cards, then plan and write their own connected text in exercise books with pencils. compound sentences using conjunctions (connectives): Have learners write complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions: learners to use pronouns to connect ideas in paragraphs: E.g. - subject pronouns (he, she, they, etc.) - object pronouns (me, him, them, etc.) - demonstrative pronouns (these, this, those, that) Learners to use logical connectors, pronouns and the repetition of words, synonyms and antonyms to create a cohesive text. assessment, Provide learners with two set of sentences for them link

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Sing a song containing lyrics both formal and informal Put learners into groups and use semantic map to guide them find meanings of the key vocabulary

Learners read the printed passage about a Ghanaian community in short sections, sketch or note their mental image in exercise books with pencils, and compare it with the printed local-scene photograph while checking understanding. In pairs, have learners to read passages and underline all the nouns in the passage. mental pictures to aid understanding. Have learners to read fluently to build confidence. Let learners make connections with what is read to own experiences. assessment Write a sample passage on the board. Let learners use mental visualization strategies to interpret texts

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.