Basic 8 Ghanaian Language Term 1 Week 5 Lesson Plan

Revise with learners on the previous lesson. Share performance indicators with learners and introduce the lesson.

Learners use the locally made puppets as referents, replace their names with words from the printed pronoun cards, and write correct examples on the chalkboard with chalk. Start by asking learners to mention names of objects and items in the classroom and outside the classroom. Paste a chart showing pictures of items that are common to learners. Let learners identify and relate to the items. Brainstorm learners to mention the five senses of humans. Guide learners to understand that objects and things that can be experienced through the five senses (feel, touch, smell, hear and see) are concrete nouns. Have learners to mention and demonstrate more examples of concrete nouns. Example: I can see this bag, touch and feel it, so it is a concrete noun. Assessment Write different words on the board. Learners read and decide whether it is concrete or abstract. They can also draw and color the word if it is a concrete noun.

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

Revise with learners on what was studied in the previous lesson.

Learners identify the target features in the printed Ghanaian-language model text, then plan and draft their own composition in exercise books with pencils. Discuss letter writing and its structure with learners. Show a sample of a letter to learners to point out the structure and features. Discuss the features and types of letters. Explain to learners the structure of semi-formal letters. Write a sample semi-formal letter on the board. Discuss the process involved in writing a semi-formal letter.

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Share the performance indicators and introduce the lesson.

Learners match the printed proverb and idiom cards with the printed pictures of familiar Ghanaian objects, then use the calabash as an additional concrete prompt for explaining figurative meanings. Ask learners to point out the features and structure of the semi-formal letter written. Read a semi-formal letter to learners. Guide learners to write good semi-formal letters Brainstorm learners to describe the features of proverbs and idioms and give examples of each. Guide learners to identify and interpret proverbs and idioms in your language. Have learners state the occasions and situations in which the given proverbs and idioms are used. In groups, learners state the importance of proverbs and idioms.

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.