Basic 5 English Language Term 3 Week 2 Lesson Plan

Introduce the concept of poetry by reading a short, engaging six-line poem aloud and discussing its theme Discuss the importance of choosing words carefully for different audiences and purposes, providing examples Introduce abstract nouns by presenting a list of ideas and concepts, asking students to identify the nouns Explain the role of cohesive devices in writing by showing examples of linked sentences

Oral Language: Guide students in composing their own six-line poems using a selection of given themes and words Facilitate a group discussion on how different words can change the tone and intention of a poem Reading: Conduct a guided reading session focusing on identifying abstract nouns within a passage Have students work in pairs to create sentences using abstract nouns from a shared word list Grammar Usage At Word: Provide a list of abstract and concrete nouns, asking students to classify them correctly Engage students in a matching activity where they pair abstract nouns with appropriate verbs Writing: Guide students in writing a paragraph that uses cohesive devices to connect their ideas Facilitate peer review sessions where students give feedback on the use of cohesive devices in each other's paragraphs Using Writing Conventions: Teach a mini-lesson on the correct use of punctuation in linking ideas within a paragraph Have students edit a sample text to improve the use of cohesive devices Extensive Reading:

Oral Language: Students reflect on their poem composition process and share how word choice affected their poem's impact Reading: Students discuss in pairs how identifying abstract nouns helped them understand the text better Grammar Usage At Word: Students reflect on how their understanding of abstract nouns has improved and share examples with the class Writing: Students exchange their revised paragraphs and provide feedback on the effective use of cohesive devices Using Writing Conventions: Students self-assess their edited texts for correct punctuation and cohesive device usage Extensive Reading: Students present their three-paragraph summaries to the class, focusing on the main ideas and personal reflections