Debate Speeches, Perfect Tenses Practice, Drug Vocabulary and Hospital Visit Narrative for Primary 5

Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 9
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Language Studies
Curriculum Theme: English Language Studies
Previous Lesson: Debate Skills, Indirect to Direct Speech, Transportation Vocabulary and How to Prepare Pounded Yam Composition.
Topic: Debate speeches, present perfect tense practice, drug vocabulary, narrative composition on a hospital visit
Subject Matter: Speech — debates and discussions with speeches for or against a motion using correct tenses, Grammatical Accuracy — present perfect tense identification and sentence practice, Reading — vocabulary development through passages on drugs registers, Writing — narrative composition on a visit to the hospital using appropriate registers

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Define a debate and identify its key components.
• Identify the present perfect tense in sentences.
• Explain the meanings of new drug-related vocabulary.
• Outline the structure of a narrative composition.

Affective Domain:

• Participate actively and respectfully in debates and discussions.
• Appreciate the importance of using correct tenses in communication.
• Show interest in expanding their vocabulary, especially on health-related topics.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Write short speeches for or against a motion.
• Construct grammatically correct sentences using the present perfect tense.
• List and use new drug-related words in sentences.
• Write a simple narrative composition about a hospital visit.

Social Domain:

• Engage in collaborative discussions during group activities.
• Communicate their ideas clearly and persuasively during debates.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary English Language Textbook for Primary 5
• textbook
• workbook
• oral English manual
• sound recorder
• essay manual

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Textbook
• Workbook
• Oral English manual
• Sound recorder
• Essay manual
• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts showing present perfect tense examples
• Pictures related to hospitals and drugs

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop important communication skills, including expressing opinions effectively through debates and writing clear narratives. It also enables them to use correct grammar, specifically the present perfect tense, and expand their vocabulary, which is useful for understanding health-related information in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of sentence construction, simple past and present tenses, and have written short compositions before.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Debate Speeches, Present Perfect Tense, Drug Vocabulary, and Narrative Composition

1. Debate Speeches and Discussions

A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Key components of a debate include:

• Motion: The topic or statement being debated.
• Proposer: The person who speaks in favour of the motion.
• Opposer: The person who speaks against the motion.
• Moderator: The person who controls the debate and ensures rules are followed.

When writing a debate speech, it is important to:

• State your position clearly (for or against the motion).
• Provide strong arguments and supporting evidence.
• Use correct tenses to convey your points accurately.
• Maintain a polite and persuasive tone.

2. Present Perfect Tense

The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that began in the past and continues into the present, or an action that was completed in the past but has a present result.

The structure for the present perfect tense is:

Subject + have/has + past participle (V3) of the verb

Examples:

• I have lived in Lagos for five years (and I still live there).
• She has finished her homework (the homework is done now).
• They have visited Abuja many times.

The present perfect tense is used for:

• Actions that started in the past and continue to the present.
• Actions completed in the past but with a present result.
• Experiences that happened at an unspecified time in the past.

3. Drug Vocabulary Development

Vocabulary related to drugs and health is important for understanding information and communicating clearly. Registers are specialized words used in specific contexts.

Some drug-related words and their meanings are:

• Addict – A person who is physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance (like a drug).
• Overdose – An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
• Prescription – An official order written by a doctor for a patient to get a specific medicine.
• Withdrawal – The unpleasant physical and mental effects that result when an addict stops taking a drug.
• Rehabilitation – The process of helping someone to return to a normal life after illness, injury, or drug addiction.
• Abuse – The improper or harmful use of something, especially drugs.
• Pharmacist – A person who is trained to prepare and dispense medicines.
• Dosage – The size or frequency of a dose of medicine.

4. Narrative Composition on a Hospital Visit

A narrative composition is a story that tells a sequence of events. It describes what happened, to whom, where, when, and why.

Key elements of a narrative composition include:

• Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
• Characters: The people or animals in the story.
• Plot: The sequence of events in the story.
• Climax: The most exciting or important part of the story.
• Resolution: How the story ends and problems are solved.

The structure of a narrative composition typically includes:

• Introduction: Introduces the setting, main characters, and the beginning of the problem.
• Body: Develops the plot, describes events, and builds towards the climax.
• Conclusion: Resolves the problem and brings the story to an end.

When writing about a hospital visit, appropriate registers (hospital-related words) should be used. Examples include:

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Patient
• Ward
• Injection
• Medicine
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Recovery
• Diagnosis

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they have ever argued with someone about a topic, or if they have visited a hospital. The teacher then introduces the topic of the lesson, linking it to communication, grammar, and health.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the questions and listen attentively to the teacher’s introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the lesson’s topics and their relevance.

Step 2: Explanation of Debate Speeches

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines what a debate is and explains its key components (motion, proposer, opposer, moderator). The teacher then provides tips on how to structure a debate speech, emphasizing clarity and the use of correct tenses. A simple motion is presented for a brief discussion (e.g., “School uniforms should be abolished”).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and engage in a short discussion on the presented motion, practicing expressing their views.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the structure and purpose of debate speeches.

Step 3: Introduction to Present Perfect Tense

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the present perfect tense, its formation (have/has + past participle), and its uses with clear examples. The teacher writes example sentences on the board and guides pupils to identify the present perfect tense.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes, identify the present perfect tense in examples, and attempt to form their own sentences.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and form sentences using the present perfect tense.

Step 4: Vocabulary Development (Drug Registers)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Vocabulary Building
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to read a short passage (from the textbook or prepared by the teacher) that contains drug-related vocabulary. The teacher then lists and explains the meanings of new words from the passage on the board, such as ‘addict’, ‘prescription’, ‘overdose’, ‘pharmacist’.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the passage, identify new words, listen to explanations, and copy the words and their meanings.
Learning Point: Pupils acquire new vocabulary related to drugs and health.

Step 5: Narrative Composition Structure (Hospital Visit)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling/Guidance
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses what a narrative composition is and its key elements (setting, characters, plot). The teacher then outlines the structure of a narrative (introduction, body, conclusion) and models how to start a narrative composition about a hospital visit, emphasizing the use of appropriate hospital registers.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and brainstorm ideas for a narrative composition on a hospital visit.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the structure and elements of a narrative composition and relevant vocabulary.

Step 6: Guided Practice/Pupils’ Activity

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Group Work/Supervision
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into small groups. Each group is given a task: one group practices making sentences using the present perfect tense, another discusses a simple motion, and a third group lists more hospital-related words. The teacher moves around to provide support and clarification.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups, practicing the skills learned, and preparing to share their work.
Learning Point: Pupils practice and apply the concepts learned in a collaborative setting.

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 a debate?
2. Mention two components of a debate.
3. Form a sentence using the present perfect tense.
4. List two drug-related words and explain their meanings.
5. State two parts of a narrative composition.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 0 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the main points of the lesson, reiterating the importance of clear communication, correct grammar, and rich vocabulary in everyday life.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and reflect on the lesson.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding of the lesson’s key concepts.

Home Task: Write four correct English sentences that demonstrate the main language skill in Debate speeches, present perfect tense practice, drug vocabulary, narrative composition on a hospital….

Lesson Keywords

• Debate – A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
• Motion – The specific topic or statement being discussed in a debate.
• Present Perfect Tense – A verb tense used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or actions completed in the past with a present result.
• Past Participle – The third form of a verb, used in perfect tenses (e.g., eaten, seen, gone).
• Vocabulary – The body of words used by an individual or group.
• Registers – Specialized words or phrases used in particular contexts or professions.
• Narrative Composition – A story that tells a sequence of events.
• Addict – A person dependent on a substance.
• Prescription – A doctor’s order for medicine.
• Ward – A room in a hospital, typically one for a particular type of patient.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler sentence structures for present perfect tense practice and pre-written sentence starters for the narrative composition. They will also be given a shorter list of drug vocabulary to learn. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to lead group discussions, present more complex arguments in the debate, and use a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures in their compositions.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that the debate topic chosen is age-appropriate and non-controversial. Provide ample opportunities for pupils to practice speaking and writing. The ‘sound recorder’ instructional material can be used to record pupils’ debate speeches for later review and feedback. Encourage pupils to read widely to improve their vocabulary and understanding of different text types. The hospital visit narrative can be based on a personal experience or an imagined scenario.