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Basic 1 · Ghanaian Language · Labelling Items in the Environment

Labelling Things Around Us

In this topic you will write labels for things in the classroom and say what they are used for.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Name things in the classroom
  • Match labels to things
  • Say the use of each thing

What you already know

  • Things in the home and school

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
Grammar Usage
Sub-strand
Labelling Items in the Environment
Indicator
B1.3.3.2.1 – Label and mention items in the classroom/environment

Introduction

Look around the classroom. There is a door, a window, a desk and a chalkboard. Labels help us read their names.

1. What is a Label?

Label: A card with the name of a thing written on it.

2. Classroom Things

Classroom things and uses
ThingUse
doorwe go in and out
windowlets in light and air
deskwe write on it
chalkboardthe teacher writes on it
chairwe sit on it
A classroom with labels on the door, window, desk and chalkboard
Figure 1: A labelled classroom Draw your classroom and label three things.Illustration: Sirbus

Remember: Write labels in neat, clear letters.

New words

label
A card with a name on it.
classroom
The room where we learn.
match
To put things that go together side by side.
name
The word for a thing.

Summary

  • A label shows the name of a thing.
  • We label the door, window, desk and chalkboard.
  • Each thing has a use.

Class activity: Label Hunt

  1. Take the word labels.
  2. Read each label with your group.
  3. Stick it on the right object or picture.

You need: Cup, School bag, Picture cards of Ghanaian home, School items, Locally made word labels

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. Which lets light into the room?

    • A. Window
    • B. Desk
    • C. Chair
    • D. Bag
    Show answer
    Answer: WindowLight comes through windows.

  2. 2. A card with the name of a thing is a…

    • A. Label
    • B. Map
    • C. Song
    • D. Cup
    Show answer
    Answer: LabelLabels show names.

  3. 3. We sit on a chair.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueChairs are for sitting.

  4. 4. The teacher writes on the door.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseThe teacher writes on the chalkboard.

  5. 5. We write on a ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: deskDesks hold our books.

  6. 6. Name three things in your classroom.

    Show answer
    Answer: Any three: door, window, desk, chair, chalkboard.These are classroom things.

Homework

  1. Make labels for three things at home.