Speech: Giving Oral Information Through Responses to Questions for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Speech
Previous Lesson: Speech: Answering Questions About Ongoing Actions
Topic: Speech: Giving Oral Information Through Responses to Questions
Subject Matter: Giving oral information through response to question. -Giving oral information through response to question e.g. Q –Where are you going A- I am going to school

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify simple questions.
• Provide appropriate oral responses to simple questions.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to questions.
• Participate actively in question-and-answer sessions.

Psychomotor Domain

• Articulate clear and simple answers to questions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Recorder
• chart
• textbook
• notebook

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it teaches pupils how to communicate effectively by providing information when asked. It helps them develop essential speaking and listening skills, enabling them to engage in daily conversations and express themselves clearly.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should be able to understand simple sentences and speak basic English words.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Speech: Giving Oral Information Through Responses to Questions

Giving oral information through responses to questions means speaking out answers when someone asks you something. It helps us share what we know or what we are doing.

Examples of Questions and Responses

Here are some simple questions and how you can respond orally:

1. Question: What is your name?
2. Response: My name is [Pupil’s Name].

1. Question: How old are you?
2. Response: I am seven years old.

1. Question: Where do you live?
2. Response: I live in [Your Town/Area].

1. Question: What is your favourite colour?
2. Response: My favourite colour is blue.

1. Question: Where are you going?
2. Response: I am going to school.

1. Question: What did you eat for breakfast?
2. Response: I ate yam for breakfast.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Demonstration, Repetition.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Greeting/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, asks them about their previous lesson, and introduces today’s topic: “Giving Oral Information Through Responses to Questions.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and recall the previous lesson. They listen attentively to the new topic.

Learning Point: Lesson introduction

Step 2: Explanation of Oral Information

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that oral information means speaking out answers. The teacher demonstrates by asking a simple question like “What is my name?” and providing an answer. The teacher uses the chart to show examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and observe the teacher’s demonstration. They identify the chart examples.

Learning Point: Oral information concept

Step 3: Guided Question and Answer Practice

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks simple questions from the board summary, such as “What is your name?” and guides the pupils to say the correct response together as a class. The teacher ensures clarity and correct pronunciation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the questions and answers after the teacher, focusing on clear speech.

Learning Point: Question-answer examples

Step 4: Individual Oral Response

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Individual Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks individual pupils simple questions from the board summary. The teacher provides encouragement and corrects any errors gently.

Pupils’ Activity: Individual pupils take turns to answer the questions orally.

Learning Point: Individual Q&A

Step 5: More Examples and Practice

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides more varied simple questions, such as “What did you eat for lunch yesterday?” or “What is your favourite animal?” and guides pupils to formulate their own responses.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils think of and give their own simple oral responses to the new questions.

Learning Point: Varied response practice

Step 6: Pair Work Activity

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Collaborative Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher instructs pupils to work in pairs, asking each other simple questions and responding orally.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils ask and answer questions with their partners.

Learning Point: Peer interaction

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 your name?
2. How old are you?
3. Where are you going now?
4. What is your favourite food?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Oral response assessment

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 “Giving Oral Information Through Responses to Questions” into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Note copying

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that giving oral information through responses to questions is important for talking to people and sharing ideas. The teacher encourages them to practice asking and answering questions at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and understand the importance of the lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson summary

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Ask your parents or guardians these questions and write down their answers in your notebook:

1. What is your name?
2. What is your favourite food?
3. Where do you work?

Lesson Keywords

• Oral – Spoken, said with the mouth.
• Information – Facts or details about something.
• Response – An answer to a question.
• Question – A sentence asking for information.
• Answer – The reply to a question.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide simpler, more direct questions and model responses multiple times. Advanced learners can be encouraged to ask their own questions to classmates and provide slightly more detailed answers.

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