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Basic 4 English Language Term 2 Week 2 Lesson Plan

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Week 2: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 4
Topic: Talking About Oneself, Vocabulary, Writing as a Process, Adjectives, Action Words
Strand: Oral Language, Reading, Writing, Writing ConventionsSub-strand: Talking About Oneself, Vocabulary, Writing as a Process, Adjectives, Action Words
Indicator (code): B4.1.6.3.2, B4.2.6.3.1, B4.4.9.1.1, B4.3.3.1.1, B4.5.4.1.2
Performance Indicator: Learners can use adjectives to describe traits and understand the drafting phase of writing.Core Competencies: Communication and Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation
T.L.R.(s): Word cards, pictures of various people/objects, class libraryKeywords: Adjectives, Describing, Drafting, Appearance
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Introduce the concept of adjectives by describing an object in the classroom and asking learners for more examples of adjectives they know Discuss with learners how adjectives can describe traits, such as colors, sizes, and emotions, using examples from their daily lives Engage learners in a quick game where they describe themselves or their friends using at least two adjectives, encouraging creativity and variety
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Have learners pair up and take turns describing a family member to their partner using adjectives, focusing on physical traits and personalities Organize a class discussion where learners share the adjectives they used and explore additional adjectives that could enhance their descriptions Reading: Provide learners with a short story and ask them to identify and list all the adjectives they find, discussing their meanings and usage Guide learners in reading a passage aloud, emphasizing the adjectives and discussing how these words enhance the text Writing: Instruct learners to write a short paragraph about their favorite place, using adjectives to vividly describe the location Guide learners through the drafting phase of writing by organizing their ideas into sentences, focusing on adjective use for clarity and detail Writing Conventions: Teach learners about the rules for using adjectives, including order and agreement, through examples and practice exercises Guide learners in revising sentences by adding or replacing adjectives to improve clarity and expression
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Reflect on the role-play activity by discussing how adjectives helped in visualizing and understanding the characters described Reading: Have learners summarize the adjectives they discovered in the story and discuss how these words influenced their understanding of the text Writing: Ask learners to share a sentence from their writing that they feel effectively uses adjectives, explaining their choice and the impact on the reader Writing Conventions: Conduct a quick quiz on adjective use and order, followed by a group discussion on common challenges and solutions

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