First Term English Studies revision for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Subject: English Studies

Curriculum Theme: Revision

Focal competence: Integration of the term’s focal competencies; communication; critical thinking; collaboration; responsibility

Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1–10

Previous Lesson: Handwriting: Writing two simple directions or labels legibly

Topic: Revision

Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall the main concepts taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Apply the term’s skills in oral, written or practical exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

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

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved textbooks
• Revision exercises (flashcards, worksheets, charts)
• Pictures of objects, animals, and colours
• Number charts (1-10)

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for consolidating all the English Studies concepts and skills learned in the first term. It helps pupils reinforce their understanding, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence for future learning. This ensures a strong foundation in basic English language skills.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught various English Studies topics from Weeks 1-10 of the first term, including the alphabet, simple words, greetings, colours, and numbers.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of First Term English Studies Topics

1. The English Alphabet

The English alphabet has 26 letters. We can write them in capital letters (uppercase) and small letters (lowercase).

1. Capital Letters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
2. Small Letters: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Each letter has a sound. For example:

1. A for Apple (ah)
2. B for Ball (buh)
3. C for Cat (kuh)

2. Simple Words and Naming

We use words to name people, animals, places, and things.

1. People: boy, girl, man, woman, teacher
2. Animals: cat, dog, bird, fish
3. Places: school, home, market
4. Things: book, pen, table, chair

3. Greetings

We use greetings to say hello and goodbye at different times of the day.

1. Good morning (in the morning)
2. Good afternoon (in the afternoon)
3. Good evening (in the evening)
4. Good night (before sleeping)
5. Hello / Hi (anytime)
6. Goodbye / Bye (when leaving)

4. Colours

Colours help us describe things.

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Black
6. White

5. Numbers (1-10)

We can count and write numbers from 1 to 10.

1. One (1)
2. Two (2)
3. Three (3)
4. Four (4)
5. Five (5)
6. Six (6)
7. Seven (7)
8. Eight (8)
9. Nine (9)
10. Ten (10)

6. Simple Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop (.).

1. This is a book.
2. I am a boy.
3. She is a girl.
4. It is red.
5. I have one pen.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Oral Drills, Guided Practice, Demonstration, Reinforcement

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Engage

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reminds them that it is a revision week. The teacher asks pupils to mention some topics they enjoyed learning during the term.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and mention topics they remember.

Learning Point: Recalling previous topics

Step 2: Alphabet Revision

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Drilling/Visual Aid

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in reciting the alphabet (capital and small letters) and identifying letter sounds using flashcards. The teacher asks pupils to identify letters shown.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the alphabet, identify letters, and make letter sounds.

Learning Point: Alphabet recognition and sounds

Step 3: Word Recognition and Naming

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Identification/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of common objects (e.g., book, chair, bag, apple) and asks pupils to name them. The teacher also asks pupils to name some animals or people.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and name the objects, animals, and people shown or mentioned.

Learning Point: Naming common objects

Step 4: Greetings and Courtesy

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to demonstrate how to greet someone at different times of the day (e.g., “Good morning, teacher”). The teacher corrects any errors in pronunciation or usage.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice greetings with the teacher and their classmates.

Learning Point: Correct use of greetings

Step 5: Colours and Numbers Revision

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Aids/Counting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays colour charts and asks pupils to identify the colours. The teacher then leads pupils in counting numbers from 1 to 10 and identifies corresponding written numerals.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify colours and count numbers orally.

Learning Point: Identifying colours and numbers

Step 6: Simple Sentence Construction

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Sentence Building

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes simple words on the board and guides pupils to form simple sentences like “This is a pen.” or “I am a girl.” The teacher reminds them about capital letters and full stops.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in forming simple sentences orally and by writing on their slates/notebooks.

Learning Point: Forming simple sentences

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. Say the letters of the alphabet.
2. Name three things you see in the classroom.
3. How do you greet your teacher in the morning?
4. What colour is the sky?
5. Count from one to five.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Recall of key concepts

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils of the importance of revising what they have learned and encourages them to continue practicing at home. The teacher praises them for their participation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and respond to encouragement.

Learning Point: Consolidation of term’s learning

Lesson Keywords

• Alphabet – The set of letters used for writing a language.
• Words – Units of language that carry meaning.
• Greetings – Words or actions used to welcome or acknowledge someone.
• Colours – The property of objects that depends on the light they reflect.
• Numbers – Mathematical units used for counting and measuring.
• Sentence – A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one support during oral drills and guided practice, using simpler examples and more visual aids. Stronger learners will be encouraged to form longer sentences, identify more complex words, or write out more examples during the revision exercises.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, pupils can watch videos on:

• Primary 1 English alphabet sounds revision
• Primary 1 English greetings and colours
• Primary 1 English simple sentences revision

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, prepare flashcards for the alphabet, pictures of various objects and colours, and number charts. Have simple revision worksheets ready for written exercises. During the lesson, move around the classroom to observe pupils’ participation and provide immediate feedback. Pay close attention to common errors in pronunciation, spelling, and sentence structure identified during the term. Use a variety of oral and written activities to keep the pupils engaged. Encourage pupils to answer questions and participate in group activities. The focus is on active recall and application of previously learned concepts. Ensure that all pupils have a chance to participate in the revision exercises.