Concept of Print: Title, author, text and images in a book for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Pre-Reading Skills
Focal competence: Identifying the features of books and caring for books
Key competencies/values: Communication; ICT and Digital Competencies; Collaboration; Respect
Skills:

• Identifying the various features of a book

Previous Lesson: Phonemic Awareness: letter sounds G-L and matching letters to sounds
Topic: Concept Of Print
Subject Matter: Title, author, text and images in a book, text, images in a book

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the front cover and back cover of a book.
• Point out the title of a book.
• Recognise the author’s name on a book.
• Distinguish between text and images in a book.
• State the direction of print (left to right, top to bottom).

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of books for learning.
• Show respect for books by handling them carefully.

Psychomotor Domain

• Hold a book correctly.
• Turn pages of a book gently.

Social Domain

• Collaborate with peers in identifying book features.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 English Studies Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Various simple storybooks and textbooks
• Word building materials (e.g. magnetic letters, letter tiles)
• Approved publisher-neutral text
• Letter, word and picture cards
• Exercise books and pencils
• A large print book or chart showing book parts

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the concept of print is fundamental for early literacy development. This lesson helps pupils recognise the basic components of a book and how to interact with them, which builds a strong foundation for reading. It also instils good habits for caring for books as valuable learning tools.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with books as objects and may have been exposed to stories read from books.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Concept Of Print: Title, Author, Text And Images In A Book

What is a Book?

A book is a collection of pages with words and pictures that tell a story or give information. We read books to learn new things and enjoy stories.

Parts of a Book

A book has different parts:

1. Front Cover: This is the first part of the book you see. It usually has the title and a picture.
2. Back Cover: This is the last part of the book. It often has a short summary or information about the book.
3. Title: The title is the name of the book. It tells you what the book is about.
4. Author: The author is the person who wrote the words in the book.
5. Illustrator: The illustrator is the person who drew the pictures in the book.
6. Text: The text refers to the words written in the book. This is what we read.
7. Images/Pictures: These are the drawings or photos in the book that help us understand the story or information.

How to Handle a Book

It is important to handle books carefully so they last long:

1. Always hold a book gently with both hands.
2. Turn the pages one by one, slowly and carefully.
3. Do not tear the pages or write in the book (unless it is your exercise book).
4. Keep books clean and away from water or dirt.

Direction of Reading

When we read, we follow a special direction:

1. We read words from left to right across the page.
2. When we finish a line, we move to the next line from top to bottom.
3. Reading on a page always begins at the top left corner.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Demonstration, Explanation, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Observation, Discussion

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a book and asks pupils what it is. The teacher then introduces the topic, “Concept of Print,” explaining that they will learn about the different parts of a book.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the object as a book and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to books

Step 2: Identifying Front and Back Covers

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up a book and clearly points out the front cover and the back cover, explaining what each part is. The teacher asks pupils to identify these parts on their own books (if available) or on a chart.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration and point to the front and back covers of books.

Learning Point: Front and back covers

Step 3: Identifying Title, Author, and Images

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: Using the same book, the teacher points to the title, reads it aloud, and explains that it is the name of the book. The teacher then points to the author’s name and explains who the author is. Finally, the teacher points to the images/pictures and explains their purpose.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the title, and point to the author’s name and images as guided by the teacher.

Learning Point: Title, author, images

Step 4: Understanding Text

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Clarification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher opens the book to a page with words and pictures. The teacher points specifically to the words and explains that these are the “text” – what we read in the book. The teacher differentiates between text and images.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and listen, distinguishing between the words (text) and pictures (images) on the page.

Learning Point: Meaning of text

Step 5: Proper Book Handling and Page Turning

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the correct way to hold a book gently and how to turn pages carefully, one at a time. The teacher asks pupils to practice these actions with their own books or practice materials.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration and practice holding books and turning pages gently.

Learning Point: Correct book handling

Step 6: Direction of Print

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Guidance

Teacher’s Activity: Using a large print book or a chart, the teacher explains and demonstrates that we read from left to right and from top to bottom on a page. The teacher shows where reading begins on a page (top left corner).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration, using their fingers to trace the direction of print on a page.

Learning Point: Print direction awareness

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is the name of the front part of a book?
2. Show me the title of this book.
3. Who wrote the words in a book?
4. What do we call the words in a book?
5. How do we turn the pages of a book?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Recall of book features

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the parts of a book and how to handle it into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils of the importance of books and how to care for them. The teacher encourages them to practice identifying the parts of books at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of books.

Learning Point: Importance of books

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Take any storybook at home and complete the following tasks:

1. Point to the front cover of the book.
2. Point to the back cover of the book.
3. Tell an adult the title of the book.
4. Point to any picture (image) in the book.
5. Practice turning the pages of your book carefully.

Lesson Keywords

• Book – A collection of pages with words and pictures.
• Title – The name of a book.
• Author – The person who writes a book.
• Text – The words written in a book.
• Images – Pictures or drawings in a book.
• Cover – The front or back part of a book.
• Page – A single sheet of paper in a book.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, provide more one-on-one guidance using very simple, large-print books and focus on identifying just the title and images. Pair them with faster learners for support. For faster learners, encourage them to identify the publisher’s name or discuss what they think the book might be about just by looking at the cover and title.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further visual learning, search on YouTube for:
Primary 1 parts of a book for kids
Concept of print for young learners

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather a variety of simple storybooks and textbooks suitable for Primary 1. Ensure you have a large print book or a chart that clearly shows the different parts of a book for demonstration. During the lesson, actively engage pupils by asking them to point to the features as you explain them. Pay close attention to how pupils handle books during practice and gently correct any rough handling. Emphasise the left-to-right and top-to-bottom direction of print using a clear visual aid. Allow sufficient time for pupils to practice identifying features and handling books. The Board Summary should be copied by pupils during Step 8, ensuring they have accurate notes for future reference. Check for understanding throughout the lesson by asking simple questions, especially during the guided practice and evaluation stages. Encourage respect for books as a valuable resource.