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Basic 7 English Language Term 3 Week 1 Lesson Plan
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Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 7
Topic: Passive sentences, Letter Writing, Comprehension, Reading of Poems
| Strand: Grammar, Writing, Reading, Literature | Sub-strand: Passive sentences, Letter Writing, Comprehension, Reading of Poems |
| Indicator (code): B7.3.1.6.1, B7.4.2.2.2, B7.2.1.1.3, B7.5.1.1.2 | Content Std (code): B7.3.1.6, B7.4.2.2, B7.2.1.1, B7.5.1.1 |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can use passive sentences for a range of functions | Core Competencies: Communication and Collaboration, Personal Development and Leadership, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
| T.L.R.(s): Word cards, sentence cards, letter cards, handwriting on a manila card |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Begin with a brief introduction to passive sentences by showing examples and asking students to identify the subject and object in each sentence.
Engage students in a quick brainstorming session on why passive sentences might be used in writing.
Have students work in pairs to transform three active sentences into passive voice, discussing their reasoning.
Invite a few students to share their sentences and reasoning with the class. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Grammar:
Explore different functions of passive sentences in writing, such as emphasizing the action over the subject and creating a formal tone.
Conduct a sentence transformation activity where students convert active sentences into passive voice and discuss the change in focus or emphasis.
Writing:
Guide students in writing a short letter that includes at least three passive sentences, focusing on clarity and purpose.
Facilitate peer review sessions where students exchange letters and provide feedback on the use of passive sentences.
Reading:
Select a comprehension passage with a mix of active and passive sentences and have students identify them while reading.
Discuss the author's choice of passive sentences in the passage and how it impacts the overall tone and message.
Literature:
Read a poem that features passive sentences and analyze their purpose within the poem.
Facilitate a group discussion on how passive sentences contribute to the poem's mood or theme. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Grammar:
Reflect on how the use of passive sentences can change the focus and tone of a piece of writing, and discuss any challenges faced during the lesson.
Writing:
Share reflections on the process of incorporating passive sentences into letter writing and discuss how it affected the clarity and purpose of communication.
Reading:
Evaluate comprehension of the passage by discussing how passive sentences helped convey information and affected understanding.
Literature:
Reflect on the analysis of passive sentences in the poem and discuss how this understanding enhanced appreciation or interpretation of the poem. |
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