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Basic 6 English Language Term 2 Week 10 Lesson Plan

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Week 10: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 6
Topic: Listening and Story Telling, Comprehension, Adverbs, Narrative Writing, Using Action Words, Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Strand: Oral Language, Reading, Grammar Usage, Writing, Using Writing Conventions, Extensive ReadingSub-strand: Listening and Story Telling, Comprehension, Adverbs, Narrative Writing, Using Action Words, Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): B6.1.3.1.3, B6.2.6.1.3, B6.3.4.1.1, B6.4.5.1.2, B6.5.2.1.2, B6.6.1.1.1Content Std (code): B6.1.3.1, B6.2.6.1, B6.3.4.1, B6.4.5.1, B6.5.2.1, B6.6.1.1
Performance Indicator: Learners can identify and use adverbs of manner correctly and develop the middle part (climax) of a narrative story.Core Competencies: Communication and Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation
T.L.R.(s): Story maps, adverb flashcards, library booksKeywords: Adverbs, Manner, Narrative, Plot, Climax
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Introduce the concept of adverbs of manner by asking students to brainstorm action words and think of ways to describe how these actions are performed. Engage learners in a short storytelling session where they identify adverbs of manner used in a narrative context. Facilitate a quick group discussion on the importance of the climax in a story and how it affects the narrative's development.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Conduct a listening activity where students hear a story and identify adverbs of manner used by the storyteller. Have students practice storytelling in pairs, focusing on using adverbs of manner to enhance their narratives. Reading: Assign a passage that includes various adverbs of manner and have students highlight and annotate these adverbs. Facilitate a group reading activity where students take turns reading aloud and identifying adverbs of manner within the text. Grammar Usage: Provide sentences for students to transform by adding appropriate adverbs of manner, thereby changing the action descriptions. Engage students in a grammar correction exercise where they identify and correct misuse of adverbs of manner in given sentences. Writing: Guide students in a writing exercise where they create the middle part of a story, focusing on building the climax using adverbs of manner for vivid description. Encourage students to peer review each other's narrative drafts, providing feedback on the use of adverbs and the development of the climax. Using Writing Conventions: Instruct students to revise a provided paragraph by correcting punctuation and capitalization errors, paying attention to adverbs of manner. Conduct a workshop on using action words and adverbs effectively in sentences, focusing on proper sentence structure. Extensive Reading: Assign a book or story that heavily features adverbs of manner and have students discuss its influence on the narrative. Encourage independent reading sessions where students record and share examples of adverbs found in their books.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Reflect on the storytelling session by discussing how adverbs of manner enhanced the listener's understanding and engagement. Reading: Review the reading passage, discussing how the identified adverbs of manner contributed to the overall comprehension of the text. Grammar Usage: Assess the sentence transformation exercise by sharing examples and discussing the impact of adverbs of manner on sentence meaning. Writing: Reflect on the narrative writing exercise, focusing on how adverbs of manner helped in developing a compelling climax. Using Writing Conventions: Evaluate the revised paragraphs, discussing common punctuation errors and the proper use of adverbs of manner. Extensive Reading: Conduct a reflection session on how reading different texts helped build a deeper understanding and appreciation of adverbs of manner.

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