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Basic 1 English Language Term 3 Week 11 Lesson Plan
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Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 1
Topic: A. Presentation B. Fluency C. Descriptive Writing D. Using Simple Prepositions E. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
| Strand: A. Oral Language B. Reading C. Writing D. Using Writing Conventions E. Extensive Reading | Sub-strand: A. Presentation B. Fluency C. Descriptive Writing D. Using Simple Prepositions E. Building the Love and Culture of Reading |
| Indicator (code): B1.1.10.1.3 B1.2.9.1.2. B1.4.12.1.1 B1.5.10.1.2 B1.6.1.1.1 | Content Std (code): B1.1.10.1. B1.2.9.1 B1.4.12.1. B1.5.10.1. B1.6.1.1. |
| Performance Indicator: - Speak confidently before different audiences (e.g., small group, class) - Recognize 120 sight words, including content words - Use words and simple sentences to describe self - Fill in blank spaces in simple words - Read a variety of age-appropriate books and texts from print | Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. |
| T.L.R.(s): Word cards, sentence cards, letter cards, handwriting on a manila card and a class library. |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Begin with a short circle time activity where students discuss their favorite animals to build confidence in speaking.
Introduce a set of 10 new sight words using flashcards and allow students to repeat them.
Engage students in a quick drawing exercise where they draw and describe their favorite fruit to a partner. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Oral Language:
Have students participate in a 'show and tell' session where they bring an item from home and speak about it in front of the class.
Organize small group discussions where students take turns describing their weekend activities, encouraging the use of new vocabulary.
Reading:
Conduct a sight word bingo game using the 120 sight words to reinforce recognition in a fun way.
Facilitate a paired reading session where students read aloud to each other from age-appropriate texts.
Writing:
Guide students to write a short paragraph describing themselves using simple sentences.
Provide a worksheet where students fill in blank spaces to complete sentences about daily routines.
Using Writing Conventions:
Lead a guided practice on filling in missing letters in simple words on the board, focusing on common prepositions.
Arrange a sentence-building activity where students use cut-out words to form correct sentences, emphasizing correct preposition use.
Extensive Reading:
Set up a reading corner with a variety of books and allow students to select and read independently for a set period.
Implement a 'buddy reading' system where older students read with Basic 1 students, discussing the story together. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Oral Language:
Have students reflect on their speaking experience by sharing how they felt during the 'show and tell' and what they learned.
Reading:
Conduct a reflection session where students discuss which sight words were challenging and which books they enjoyed most.
Writing:
Ask students to share their self-descriptive paragraphs with the class, focusing on the sentences they are proud of.
Using Writing Conventions:
Review the edited passage as a class, discussing the correct use of prepositions and any common mistakes.
Extensive Reading:
Have students pick a favorite book from the reading corner and explain why they liked it, encouraging others to read it. |
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