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Basic 7 Ghanaian Language Term 1 Week 11 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Ghanaian Language
Class: Basic 7
Component 1
Adjectives
Topic: Categorize adjectives into their types and construct simple sentences with them
| Strand: Language & Usage | Sub-strand: Adjectives |
| Indicator: B7.4.2.1.3 Categorize adjectives into their types and construct simple sentences with them. | Content Standard: B7.4.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of identifying and using the various forms of nouns (common, proper, collective), pronouns and adjectives in sentences and passages |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify and use adjectives in sentences correctly. | T.L.R.(s): Kente cloth sample, Printed adjective cards, Chalkboard and chalk |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Learners examine the colour and pattern of the kente cloth sample, select fitting words from the printed adjective cards, and construct sentences on the chalkboard with chalk.
Brainstorm learners for the meaning of adjectives. Adjectives are words used to describe objects, people, animals things and places.
Guide students to describe persons, animals, places and things by color, height etc
English : The black cat. Ga : Alɔnte din lɛ. Dangme : Ati yumu ɔ. Ewe : Dadi yibɔ. Twi : Agyinamoa tuntum. Nzema : Kusu bile ne Dagaare : Kɔkɔlɔ sɔglaa Kasem : tiabu-zwono kom Dagbani : Jankun sabinli la
Guide students to illustrate the positions of different attributive and predicative adjectives.
Guide students to identify attributive adjectives in sentences given to them
Assist students to discuss the features of attributive adjectives. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. |
Component 2
Descriptive Writing
Topic: Develop a three-paragraph essay using the features of a given text type
| Strand: Writing | Sub-strand: Descriptive Writing |
| Indicator: B7.5.1.1.2 Develop a three-paragraph essay using the features of a given text type. | Content Standard: B7.5.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the features of a paragraph and the various text types (narrative, descriptive, creative/free writing) |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify and use adjectives in sentences correctly. | T.L.R.(s): Printed Ghanaian-language model text, Exercise books, Pencils |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Introduce the lesson by sharing the performance indicators. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Learners identify the target features in the printed Ghanaian-language model text, then plan and draft their own composition in exercise books with pencils.
Guide students to find examples of attributive and predicative adjectives in their own languages.
Engage learners to use the adjectives to form simple and compound sentences in speaking and writing.
revise adjectives by having learners describe familiar people, objects and places in their environment.
Learners in their groups talk about interesting places they have visited.
Guide them to describe places of their choice using knowledge of adjectives.
Have them do peer editing and share their work with the class. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson. |
Component 3
Drama
Topic: Discuss the components of written literature (drama)
| Strand: Literature | Sub-strand: Drama |
| Indicator: B7.6.1.1.3 Discuss the components of written literature (drama). | Content Standard: B7.5.1.1 Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of literature (Oral and Written) |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify and use adjectives in sentences correctly. | T.L.R.(s): Printed Ghanaian-language play script, Locally made role-play props, Printed character cards |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson.
Introduce the lesson by sharing the performance indicators. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Learners read the printed Ghanaian-language play script, choose roles from the printed character cards, and use the locally made role-play props to perform and discuss a scene.
They repeat the procedure above to describe events, situations and personal experiences.
Discuss the structure of the various genres of written literature.
Discuss how characters are created in a range of drama texts.
Engage learners to describe the structure of a drama.
explore ways that writers use literary devices, mood and tone in a range of drama texts. Encourage learners to appreciate the significance of drama in play | 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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Create Lesson PlanMore Basic 7 Ghanaian Language Term 1 Lessons
Week 1Sub-strand: Rites of PassageWeek 2Sub-strand: Rites of PassageWeek 3Sub-strand: SentencesWeek 4Sub-strand: Rites of PassageWeek 5Sub-strand: NounWeek 6Sub-strand: Naming SystemsWeek 7Sub-strand: PronounWeek 8Sub-strand: Naming SystemsWeek 9Sub-strand: AdjectivesWeek 10Sub-strand: The Clan SystemWeek 11 (current)Week 12Sub-strand: Sub strands for the term