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Basic 6 English Language Term 3 Week 6 Lesson Plan

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Week 6: Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 6
Topic: A. Listening Comprehension B. Comprehension C. Prepositions D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Compound 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. Listening Comprehension B. Comprehension C. Prepositions D. Argumentative/Persuasive Writing E. Using Simple, Compound and Compound Sentences F. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
Indicator (code): B6.1.7.1.6 B6.2.8.1.1. B6.3.10.1.1 B6.4.13.2.3 B6.5.9.1.1. B6.6.1.1.1Content Std (code): B6.1.7.1. B6.2.8.1. B6.3.10.1. B6.4.13.2. B6.5.9.1. B6.6.1.1.
Performance Indicator: - Identify problems and solutions in texts - Read silently and understand level-appropriate texts - Use prepositions for time, purpose, possession, comparison, support, or opposition - Establish and maintain a formal style - Identify subjects and verbs in complex sentences - Read and critique age-appropriate books - Present a one-page critical commentary on each book read based on criteriaCore Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Introduce the concept of identifying problems and solutions by discussing a relatable story or situation. Engage students in a brief discussion on the role and importance of prepositions in daily communication. Have students share their favorite book and explain why it appeals to them, emphasizing critical commentary aspects.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Oral Language: Listen to an audio story and identify the main problem and its solution, discussing them in pairs. Participate in a group discussion about a current issue, focusing on formal style and persuasive language. Reading: Read a short story silently and highlight sections that illustrate the problem and solution. Engage in a comprehension exercise where students match sentences from the text to the correct preposition category. Grammar Usage At Word: Identify prepositions in complex sentences from a given text and explain their function. Complete sentences by choosing the appropriate prepositions of time and purpose from a list. Writing: Draft a short persuasive essay on a chosen topic, focusing on maintaining a formal style. Identify subjects and verbs in complex sentences and practice rewriting them for clarity.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Oral Language: Reflect on the group discussion and share how prepositions influenced the understanding of the topic. Reading: Share insights from the silent reading session, focusing on the identified problems and solutions. Grammar Usage At Word: Complete a quick quiz on prepositions to assess understanding and correct usage. Writing: Peer review the one-page critical commentaries, providing feedback on the use of formal style and argument clarity.

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