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Basic 4 English Language Term 3 Week 7 Lesson Plan

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Week 7: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 4
Topic: A. Presentation B. Silent Reading C. Conjunctions D. Expository/Informative Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Strand: A. Oral Language B. Reading C. Grammar Usage At Word D. Writing E. Using Writing Conventions F. Extensive ReadingSub-strand: A. Presentation B. Silent Reading C. Conjunctions D. Expository/Informative Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): (B4.1.10.3.1 B4.1.10.3.1) B4.2.8.1.2 B4.3.8.1.1 B4.4.14.1.1. B4.5.9.1.2 B4.6.1.1.1.Content Std (code): (B4.1.10.3. B4.1.10.3.) B4.2.8.1. B4.3.8.1. B4.4.14.1. B4.5.9.1. B4.6.1.1.
Performance Indicator: - Identify the purpose and audience of a speech - Set goals for speeches on assigned topics - Use prior knowledge to identify speech subject matter - Find meaning of words in context - Identify and use simple conjunctions (and, but, or, nor) - Link similar ideas, contrasting ideas, and express alternatives - Write words providing information about family - Construct simple sentences correctly - Read age- and level-appropriate books - Present a two-paragraph summary of each book read
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Engage students in a discussion about different types of speeches and their purposes. Have students share experiences of giving or listening to speeches in various settings. Introduce simple conjunctions through a fun, interactive digital presentation. Encourage students to discuss their favorite books and what they learned from them.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Students listen to a recording of a famous speech and identify its purpose and intended audience. Facilitate a brainstorming session where students set goals for a speech on a chosen topic. Reading: Conduct a silent reading session where students highlight unfamiliar words and use context clues to determine meanings. Organize small group discussions where students share the meanings of the words identified during silent reading. Grammar Usage At Word: Introduce conjunctions by creating sentences using 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor'. Provide practice exercises where students identify and use conjunctions to connect ideas. Writing: Guide students to write an informative paragraph about their family using structured prompts. Conduct peer review sessions where students give feedback on each other's informative paragraphs. Using Writing Conventions: Introduce simple, compound, and complex sentence structures with examples. Provide exercises where students practice writing sentences of varying complexity. Extensive Reading: Have students select a book from the class library to read independently. Encourage students to maintain a reading journal documenting their thoughts and reflections.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Students reflect on their speech goals and discuss which strategies helped them identify the speech's purpose and audience. Reading: Students share new vocabulary learned and describe how context helped them understand meanings. Grammar Usage At Word: Students complete a quick quiz to assess their understanding and use of simple conjunctions. Writing: Students present their informative family paragraphs and receive peer feedback on clarity and content. Using Writing Conventions: Students self-assess their sentences for proper use of simple, compound, and complex structures. Extensive Reading: Students reflect on their reading experience and discuss how it has impacted their love for reading.

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