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Basic 7 English Language Term 1 Week 6 Lesson Plan

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Week 6: Lesson Plan

Subject: English Language

Class: Basic 7

Component 1

Listening Comprehension

Topic: Listening for Key Information

Strand: Oral Language	Sub-strand: Listening Comprehension
Indicator: B7.1.2.1.1 - Listen to level-appropriate text attentively and identify key information	Content Standard: B7.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the ability to listen to extended reading and identify key information
Performance Indicator: Learners can listen to extended reading and identify key information	T.L.R.(s): Printed Ghanaian story or dialogue, Printed story-sequence cards, Exercise books and pencils

Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning

Ask learners: What would you do if you were a millionaire? Listen to pupils’ answers.

Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment

Read the printed Ghanaian story or dialogue aloud once while learners listen for its purpose and main idea. Read it again and let groups arrange the printed story-sequence cards to show the key information and supporting details. Learners record a concise restatement in exercise books with pencils and compare answers with evidence from the text.

Phase 3plenary / reflections

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.

Component 2

Adjectives

Topic: Using Adjectives in Discourse

Strand: Grammar	Sub-strand: Adjectives
Indicator: B7.3.1.1.3 - Explore accurate use of adjectives in texts	Content Standard: B7.3.1.1 - Apply the knowledge of word classes and their functions in Communication
Performance Indicator: Learners can recognize the effective use of adjectives in paragraphs	T.L.R.(s): Kente cloth sample, Printed adjective cards, Chalkboard and chalk

Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning

Engage learners in a conversation. Example: Who is a millionaire? (Answer: someone with more than a million dollars)

Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment

Learners observe the colour and pattern of the kente cloth sample, select fitting words from the printed adjective cards, and use them in sentences on the chalkboard with chalk. Let learners know that adjectives have many different endings. Example: Some adjectives end in -ful. These Some adjectives end in -less. These adjectives describe a person or thing that does not have something. Guide learners to explore the different adjective endings. 3. hope the pupils don’t think that my classes are ___ (bore). 4, My dad hada very (worry) look on his face. Using word and sentence cards, — Descriptive (adjectives) words.

Phase 3plenary / reflections

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.

Component 3

Descriptive Writing

Topic: Writing Effective Descriptions

Strand: Writing	Sub-strand: Descriptive Writing
Indicator: B7.4.2.1.2 - Use precise (technical) vocabulary, phrases and sensory language to convey a vivid mental picture of people and experiences	Content Standard: B7.4.2.1 - Develop, organize and express ideas coherently and cohesively in writing for a variety of purposes (description, narration, exposition/information and persuasion), audiences and contexts
Performance Indicator: Learners can write descriptions of events, places and processes.	T.L.R.(s): Kente cloth sample, Printed photograph of a local market scene, Exercise books and pencils

Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning

Talk about sensory details that allow a reader to visualize a person, a place, a thing or an idea.

Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment

Learners observe and handle the kente cloth sample, study the printed photograph of a local market scene, and write precise descriptions in exercise books with pencils. Provide a sample text. Guide learners to identify the descriptive words and expressions: Discuss the descriptive words and expressions with learners. — Descriptive (adjectives) words. Guide learners with examples to restate information read I in a few words guide learners to write a summary of passages taking note of the main ideas.

Phase 3plenary / reflections

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

Component 4

Summarizing

Topic: Summarizing Main and Supporting Ideas

Strand: Reading	Sub-strand: Summarizing
Indicator: B7.2.2.1.1 - Use summarizing to understand key ideas in a range of texts	Content Standard: B7.2.2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding in summarizing
Performance Indicator: Learners can summarize ideas in a text	T.L.R.(s): Ghanaian newspaper, Printed main-idea cards, Exercise books and pencils

Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning

Engage learners in a conversation. Example: Who is a millionaire? (Answer: someone with more than a million dollars)

Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment

Learners read a suitable report in the Ghanaian newspaper, sort the printed main-idea cards from supporting details, and write a concise summary in exercise books with pencils. Guide learners to Identify key points: © intent or purpose of the message (e.g. to inform, persuade, instruct); 0 main idea (s) and supporting points. Using word and sentence cards, learners read and re-read a text to identify the main idea I ina given paragraph. guide learners to write a summary of passages taking note of the main ideas.

Phase 3plenary / reflections

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.

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