Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: English Studies
Previous Lesson: .
Topic: Listening and Speaking, Grammatical Accuracy, Reading, Writing
Subject Matter: Listening and Speaking: speak appropriately to emphasis singular and plural forms. speak appropriate sentences, emphasising the singular and plural forms in the sentence, Grammatical Accuracy: VERB – Action Words. Identification of verbs, Reading: Reading of simple sentences including numbers written in words, Writing: Writing simple sentences including numbers

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify singular and plural forms of objects.
Define a verb as an action word.
Recognize numbers written in words.
Recall how to form simple sentences.

Affective Domain:

Show interest in speaking correctly using singular and plural forms.
Appreciate the importance of action words in sentences.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for reading simple sentences with number words.
Be willing to write simple sentences correctly.

Psychomotor Domain:

Speak appropriate sentences emphasizing singular and plural forms.
Point out verbs in given sentences.
Read simple sentences that include numbers written in words.
Write simple sentences that include numbers.

Participate actively in group discussions about singular and plural forms.
Collaborate with peers to identify action words.
Share their written sentences with classmates.
Communicate effectively using correct grammar.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
MacMillan English for Primary Schools 1
https://www.education.gov.ng/basic-education/
https://lagos.waec.org.ng/curriculum/

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of single and multiple objects (e.g., one ball, two balls; one cat, three cats).
Flashcards with various action words (e.g., run, jump, eat, sleep).
A chart displaying numbers written in words (one to ten).
Whiteboard or chalkboard.
Markers or chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to speak and write accurately by understanding singular and plural forms, identifying action words, and recognizing numbers in words. This knowledge is important for daily communication and forms a strong foundation for future learning in English Language.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify some common objects, perform simple actions, and recognize numbers from one to ten.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

English Studies

Listening and Speaking: Singular and Plural Forms

Expression of Singular and Plural Forms

Singular means one. It talks about one person, one animal, one place, or one thing.

Plural means more than one. It talks about many people, animals, places, or things.

We often add ‘s’ to a word to make it plural.

Examples:

One ball – two balls
One cat – three cats
One book – five books
One pencil – four pencils

Grammatical Accuracy: Verbs (Action Words)

Identification of Verbs

A verb is a word that shows an action. It tells us what someone or something is doing.

Verbs are also called action words.

Examples of verbs:

sleep
talk
eat
run
pray
jump
read
write

Reading: Simple Sentences Including Numbers Written in Words

Identifying Numerical Words in Sentences

Numbers can be written as words in sentences.

Examples of numbers in words:

One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten

Simple sentences with numbers in words:

I have one apple.
There are two birds in the tree.
She bought three books.
We saw five cars.

Writing: Writing Simple Sentences Including Numbers

Forming Simple Sentences with Numbers

We can write simple sentences using words, including numbers.

Examples:

I see one dog.
My sister has two dolls.
The hen laid three eggs.
There are four children playing.
I can count to five.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Lesson: Listening and Speaking, Grammatical Accuracy, Reading, Writing

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and introduces the day’s topics: speaking about singular and plural, identifying action words, reading numbers in words, and writing simple sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall the previous lesson, and listen attentively to the new topics.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the day’s lesson.

Step 2: Listening and Speaking (Singular and Plural)

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of single objects and then multiple objects (e.g., one ball, two balls; one pen, three pens). The teacher explains the difference between singular (one) and plural (more than one) and models how to say sentences emphasizing singular and plural forms.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, listen to the explanation, and repeat the sentences after the teacher, practicing speaking about singular and plural forms.
Learning Point: Pupils understand and can speak about singular and plural forms.

Step 3: Grammatical Accuracy (Verbs – Action Words)

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces verbs as action words by performing simple actions (e.g., jumping, eating, running) and asking pupils what the teacher is doing. The teacher then writes examples of verbs on the board and asks pupils to give their own examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s actions, identify the actions, and give examples of other action words.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify verbs as action words and provide examples.

Step 4: Reading (Numbers Written in Words)

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Reading
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a chart showing numbers written in words (one to ten). The teacher reads simple sentences containing these number words and guides the pupils to read along, helping them identify the numerical words.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart, listen to the teacher read, and read the simple sentences aloud, identifying the number words.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and read numbers written in words within sentences.

Step 5: Writing (Simple Sentences Including Numbers)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling/Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes a few simple sentences including numbers (e.g., “I have two books.”) on the board. The teacher then instructs pupils to write their own simple sentences using numbers in words.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the sentences from the board and then write their own simple sentences incorporating numbers.
Learning Point: Pupils can write simple sentences that include numbers written in words.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Change “one book” to plural.
What is an action word?
Mention two examples of action words.
Read the sentence: “I have five fingers.”
Write a simple sentence using the number “three.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key learning points of the lesson: singular and plural forms, verbs as action words, reading numbers in words, and writing simple sentences with numbers. The teacher gives homework by asking pupils to list five singular words and their plural forms, and to write three sentences using action words.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding and are given tasks for practice.

Home Task: Write two correct English sentences that demonstrate the main language skill in Listening and Speaking, Grammatical Accuracy, Reading, Writing.

Lesson Keywords

Singular – referring to one person, animal, place, or thing.
Plural – referring to more than one person, animal, place, or thing.
Verb – an action word that tells what someone or something is doing.
Action word – another name for a verb.
Number word – a number written in words, like “one,” “two,” “three.”

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide extra visual aids and guide them through repetition. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to create more complex sentences or identify more challenging verbs and plural forms.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation from all pupils. Use real-life objects and gestures to make the lesson on singular/plural and verbs more concrete and engaging for Primary 1 pupils. Provide ample opportunities for pupils to practice speaking and writing.