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Basic 3 · English Language

Presenting Ideas, Sight Words, Radio Presentations and Spelling

In this topic you will present ideas logically, recognise high-frequency words, present your writing like a radio host and spell tricky words.

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

  • Present ideas in a logical order
  • Recognise high-frequency words quickly
  • Present your own writing to an audience
  • Spell phonically irregular words correctly

What you already know

  • Fluent reading and opinion paragraphs

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

Lesson 1

Strand
Oral Language
Sub-strand
Presentation
Indicator
B3.1.10.1.1 – Present ideas logically

Introduction

When we present, our ideas should follow a clear order: beginning, middle and end.

Presenting Ideas Logically

A logical presentation
PartExample: "How to Plant Maize"
introductionToday I will tell you how to plant maize.
stepsFirst, clear the land. Next, make holes. Then, put two seeds in each hole. Finally, cover and water.
conclusionThat is how to plant maize. Thank you.
Four steps for planting maize: clear, dig holes, sow two seeds, cover and water
Figure 1: How to plant maize Draw the steps of something you know how to do.Illustration: Sirbus

New words

logical
In a sensible order.
introduction
The beginning of a talk.
sequence
The order of events.

Summary

  • Present ideas in order: introduction, steps, conclusion.
  • Use first, next, then and finally.

Exercises

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

  1. 1. What comes at the start of a presentation?

    • A. Introduction
    • B. Conclusion
    • C. Questions only
    • D. Applause
    Show answer
    Answer: IntroductionStart with an introduction.

  2. 2. "First, next, then, finally" show order.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueThey are sequence words.

  3. 3. In a sensible order means ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: logicalThat is logical.

  4. 4. Write the first two steps for "How to Wash Your Hands".

    Show answer
    Answer: First, wet your hands. Next, rub soap on them.Use sequence words.

Lesson 2

Strand
Reading
Sub-strand
Fluency
Indicator
B3.2.9.1.2 – Recognize more than two hundred high frequency words with automaticity

Introduction

High-frequency words appear very often. Good readers know them instantly.

High-Frequency Words

High-frequency words
aboutafteragainaround
becausebeforebettercarry
cleandifferenteveryfound
greatimportantknewmoney
peoplerightshouldtogether

New words

high-frequency word
A word that appears very often.
automatically
Without stopping to think.
recognise
To know when you see it.

Summary

  • High-frequency words appear very often.
  • Knowing them quickly makes reading faster.

Exercises

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

  1. 1. Which is a high-frequency word?

    • A. because
    • B. hippopotamus
    • C. xylophone
    • D. kangaroo
    Show answer
    Answer: becauseIt appears very often.

  2. 2. Knowing high-frequency words helps us read faster.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueWe read them instantly.

  3. 3. To know when you see it is to ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: recogniseThat is recognising.

  4. 4. Write a sentence using "important".

    Show answer
    Answer: E.g. It is important to brush your teeth.It uses the word.

Lesson 3

Strand
Writing
Sub-strand
Academic Writing
Indicator
B3.4.14.1.2 – Make a radio/TV presentations/performances

Introduction

Radio presenters read clearly and with feeling. You can present your writing like a radio host.

Radio-Style Presentation

  1. Write a short news report or story.
  2. Practise reading it aloud.
  3. Start like a presenter: "Good morning, listeners!"
  4. Read clearly with expression.
  5. End: "That is all for today. Goodbye!"

Example: "Good morning, listeners! This is Basic 3 News. Yesterday, our school planted fifty trees. The headteacher thanked everyone. That is all for today. Goodbye!"

A pupil presenting class news into a pretend microphone
Figure 2: Basic 3 News Draw yourself as a radio presenter.Illustration: Sirbus

New words

presenter
A person who speaks on radio or TV.
listener
A person who listens.
report
A piece of news.

Summary

  • Present your writing like a radio host.
  • Greet listeners, read clearly and say goodbye.

Exercises

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

  1. 1. How does a radio presenter start?

    • A. Good morning, listeners!
    • B. Go away!
    • C. Nothing
    • D. Thank you, sit.
    Show answer
    Answer: Good morning, listeners!Presenters greet listeners.

  2. 2. Presenters read with expression.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueIt keeps listeners interested.

  3. 3. A person who listens is a ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: listenerThat is a listener.

  4. 4. Write the opening line of your class news.

    Show answer
    Answer: E.g. Good morning, listeners! This is Basic 3 News.Greet listeners.

Lesson 4

Strand
Grammar Usage
Sub-strand
Spelling
Indicator
B3.5.10.1.1 – Spell phonically irregular words correctly

Introduction

Some words are not spelt the way they sound. We learn them by heart.

Irregular Spellings

Tricky words
WordTricky part
saidai sounds like "e"
friendie sounds like "e"
becauseau sounds like "o"
peopleeo sounds like "ee"
watera sounds like "aw"

Tip: Look, say, cover, write and check.

New words

irregular
Not following the usual rule.
tricky
Hard to do.
check
To look for mistakes.

Summary

  • Some words have irregular spellings.
  • Learn them with look, say, cover, write, check.

Exercises

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

  1. 1. Which is spelt correctly?

    • A. friend
    • B. freind
    • C. frend
    • D. friand
    Show answer
    Answer: friendf-r-i-e-n-d.

  2. 2. "said" is a tricky word.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: Trueai sounds like "e".

  3. 3. Spell: p______ (men, women and children)

    Show answer
    Answer: peoplep-e-o-p-l-e.

  4. 4. Spell the word that means "for the reason that".

    Show answer
    Answer: becauseb-e-c-a-u-s-e.

Lesson 5

Strand
Extensive Reading
Sub-strand
Reading
Indicator
B3.6.1.1.1 – Read a variety of age and level- appropriate books and summarize them

Introduction

Today we read and summarise a story about the end of the year.

Reading and Summarising

"It was the last day of the school year. Basic 3 cleaned their classroom and decorated it with balloons. They sang songs and ate cake. Their teacher praised them for working hard. Next year they will be in Basic 4. Everyone was excited."

Summary: Basic 3 celebrated the end of the year and look forward to Basic 4.

New words

decorate
To make a place look beautiful.
praise
To say good things about someone.
excited
Very happy and eager.

Summary

  • Basic 3 celebrated the last day of the year.
  • They are excited to go to Basic 4.

Exercises

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

  1. 1. What did they decorate the classroom with?

    • A. Balloons
    • B. Mud
    • C. Paper bags
    • D. Stones
    Show answer
    Answer: BalloonsThe story says balloons.

  2. 2. The teacher praised them.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueFor working hard.

  3. 3. Very happy and eager means ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: excitedThat is excited.

  4. 4. Write a one-sentence summary.

    Show answer
    Answer: Basic 3 celebrated the end of the year and look forward to Basic 4.Main points.

Homework

  1. Prepare a short radio-style news report about your family and present it at home.