Review of Second Term English Studies for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Previous Lesson: Third Term English Language Studies Examination
Topic: Review of Second Term English Studies
Subject Matter: REVIEW OF SECOND TERM’S WORK

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall key grammar rules taught in the second term.
• Identify different parts of speech (e.g., nouns, verbs) in sentences.
• State the meanings of common words and their opposites.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in revision exercises.
• Appreciate the importance of reviewing past lessons.

Psychomotor Domain

• Read short passages with understanding.
• Write simple sentences correctly.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 English Studies Textbook
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Flashcards with words and pictures
• Charts showing parts of speech
• Pupils’ Second Term English Studies notebooks and textbooks
• Whiteboard/Blackboard and markers/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for consolidating the knowledge and skills acquired by pupils during the second term. It helps to reinforce their understanding of fundamental English concepts, identify areas needing further attention, and prepare them for future learning and assessments.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously covered various topics in English Studies during the second term, including basic grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and simple sentence construction.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Review of Second Term English Studies

This lesson is a revision of topics covered in English Studies during the second term. Key areas for review include:

Parts of Speech

1. Nouns: Naming words (e.g., boy, table, Abuja).
2. Verbs: Action words (e.g., run, eat, sleep).
3. Adjectives: Describing words (e.g., big, red, happy).

Sentence Construction

1. Forming simple sentences with a subject and a verb.
2. Using correct capitalization at the beginning of sentences.
3. Using correct punctuation (e.g., full stop, question mark) at the end of sentences.

Vocabulary Development

1. Identifying common words and their meanings.
2. Matching words with their opposites (antonyms).
3. Identifying words with similar meanings (synonyms).

Reading Comprehension

1. Reading short, simple passages.
2. Answering questions based on the passages.

Writing Skills

1. Writing simple sentences about familiar objects or events.
2. Copying words and sentences correctly.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Explanation, Individual Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reminds them that this week is for revising all they learned in the second term. The teacher asks pupils to mention some English topics they remember from last term.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and mention topics like nouns, verbs, and reading.

Learning Point: Recalling previous topics

Step 2: Revision of Nouns and Verbs

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses flashcards with pictures of people, places, animals, and things, asking pupils to identify them as nouns. The teacher then asks pupils to state actions associated with these nouns, reinforcing verbs.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify nouns and state corresponding verbs.

Learning Point: Nouns and verbs identification

Step 3: Revision of Adjectives and Opposites

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Concept Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows objects and asks pupils to describe them using adjectives. The teacher then gives words and asks pupils to provide their opposites (e.g., big/small, happy/sad).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils describe objects and state opposites of given words.

Learning Point: Adjectives and opposites

Step 4: Revision of Sentence Construction

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes incomplete sentences on the board and guides pupils to complete them, ensuring correct capitalization and punctuation. The teacher also asks pupils to form simple sentences orally.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils complete sentences and form new ones.

Learning Point: Correct sentence structure

Step 5: Revision of Reading Comprehension

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads a short, simple passage from their textbook or a chart. The teacher then asks pupils questions about the passage to check their understanding.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the passage and answer the questions.

Learning Point: Understanding short passages

Step 6: Revision of Writing Skills

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates a few simple words and a short sentence for pupils to write in their notebooks, emphasizing neatness and correct spelling.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write the dictated words and sentence in their notebooks.

Learning Point: Correct spelling and writing

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 noun? Give two examples.
2. Mention two action words (verbs).
3. What is the opposite of ‘hot’?
4. Write a simple sentence about your school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessment of understanding

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their active participation and encourages them to continue revising their past work at home. The teacher reminds them that consistent revision helps them to remember better.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the teacher’s advice.

Learning Point: Importance of revision

Lesson Keywords

• Review – To look back over something learned.
• Revision – The act of re-examining and improving something.
• Nouns – Naming words.
• Verbs – Action words.
• Opposites – Words with contrary meanings.
• Sentence – A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler examples and more direct prompts during the revision exercises. For advanced learners, the teacher can challenge them with more complex sentences to construct or ask them to identify more advanced parts of speech if previously covered.

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