Ghana curriculum lesson note
Basic 8 English Language Term 3 Week 3 Lesson Plan
Need the editable version?
Generate, personalize and download the complete lesson plan on Sirbus.
Create Lesson PlanWeek 3: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 8
Topic: Consonant Sounds (Plosives), Comprehension, Use of colon, Article Writing, The Cockcrow
| Strand: Oral Language, Reading, Grammar, Writing & Literature | Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Plosives), Comprehension, Use of colon, Article Writing, The Cockcrow |
| Content Std (code): B8.1.3.1, B8.2.1.2, B8.3.2.1, B8.4.2.2, B8.5.1.1 | |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can produce plosive sounds accurately; connect text to other views; finalize an article for publication; evaluate the impact of literary elements. | |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Engage learners in a quick review of previously learned plosive sounds through a fun and interactive game
Introduce a short passage and have learners predict its content based on the title and initial sentences
Discuss with learners the importance of punctuation, focusing on the colon, and how it can change the meaning of a sentence | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Oral Language:
Guide learners through a series of listening exercises where they identify and articulate plosive sounds in different words
Facilitate a peer-to-peer activity where learners practice producing plosive sounds in pairs and provide feedback to each other
Reading:
Have learners read a passage and identify connections between the text and their own experiences or other texts
Organize a class discussion to explore different viewpoints presented in the text and how they relate to real-world issues
Grammar:
Provide learners with sentences that require them to correctly insert colons, explaining their placement and function
Facilitate a grammar workshop where learners create sentences using colons, then share and discuss their usage with peers
Writing & Literature:
Guide learners in drafting the final version of their articles, focusing on clarity, structure, and audience engagement
Organize peer review sessions where learners exchange articles and provide constructive feedback for improvement | Phase 3plenary / reflections Oral Language:
Conduct a reflective session where learners share their experiences with plosive sounds and set goals for improvement
Reading:
Ask learners to reflect on how connecting the text to other views has enhanced their understanding and appreciation of the material
Grammar:
Have learners create sentences using colons and reflect on how punctuation can change meaning and clarity
Writing & Literature:
Facilitate a discussion on the feedback received during peer reviews and how it has influenced their final article revisions |
Need the editable version?
Generate, personalize and download the complete lesson plan on Sirbus.
Create Lesson PlanMore Basic 8 English Language Term 3 Lessons
Week 1Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Plosives), Comprehension, Use of colon, Article Writing, The CockcrowWeek 2Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Plosives), Comprehension, Use of colon, Article Writing, The CockcrowWeek 3 (current)Week 4Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Plosives), Comprehension, Use of semi-colon, Dialogues, The CockcrowWeek 5Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Fricatives), Comprehension, Use of semi-colon, Dialogues, The CockcrowWeek 6Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Fricatives), Comprehension, Use of semi-colon, Dialogues, The CockcrowWeek 7Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Fricatives), Comprehension, Use of apostrophe, Speech Writing, The CockcrowWeek 8Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (Fricatives), Comprehension, Use of apostrophe, Speech Writing, The CockcrowWeek 9Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (nasals and affricates), Comprehension, Use of apostrophe, Speech Writing, The CockcrowWeek 10Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (nasals and affricates), Comprehension, Vocabulary, Interpret Non-Textual Elements, The CockcrowWeek 11Sub-strand: Consonant Sounds (nasals and affricates), Comprehension, Vocabulary, Interpret Non-Textual Elements, The CockcrowWeek 12Sub-strand: End of Term Assessment