Writing words from selected rhyming families for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Writing
Focal competence: Writing legibly
Key competencies/values: Creativity and Innovation; Communication; Critical Thinking; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Writing legibly

Previous Lesson: Singular and Plural Forms, Using Plural Nouns in Sentences
Topic: Writing Of Letters (A-Z)
Subject Matter: Writing words from selected rhyming families

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify words that rhyme.

Affective Domain

• Show confidence when introducing themselves.
• Demonstrate politeness when introducing another person.

Psychomotor Domain

• Form target letters legibly to write rhyming words.
• Apply correct spacing and basic punctuation when writing.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

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

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Approved publisher-neutral text
• Letter, word and picture cards
• Exercise books and pencils
• Pupils’ textbooks
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop foundational writing skills by focusing on rhyming words, which aids in phonics and early reading. Practising legible handwriting, correct letter formation, and proper spacing is essential for clear communication. It also provides an opportunity for pupils to practice basic social communication skills through introductions.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and identify most letters of the alphabet and have some basic understanding of sounds.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Writing Of Letters (A-Z)

Writing Words from Rhyming Families

Rhyming words are words that have the same ending sound. They often share the same letters at the end.

Examples of rhyming word families:

1. -at family: cat, hat, mat, sat, fat
2. -an family: fan, man, can, pan, ran
3. -en family: hen, pen, ten, men, den
4. -og family: dog, log, fog, jog, hog
5. -ip family: lip, zip, tip, dip, sip

Legible Handwriting Tips

For good handwriting, remember:

1. Letter Formation: Write each letter clearly and correctly.
2. Spacing: Leave a small space between each word so they don’t join together.
3. Punctuation: Start sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop (.).

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reviews the previous lesson on letter recognition. The teacher then introduces the idea of words that sound alike at the end, asking pupils if they know any such words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and recall letters. They try to suggest words that sound alike.

Learning Point: Activating prior knowledge

Step 2: Understanding Rhyming Words

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what rhyming words are, using word cards or pictures (e.g., a picture of a cat and a hat). The teacher pronounces the words clearly and asks pupils to repeat them, focusing on the ending sounds. The teacher introduces a few rhyming word families like -at, -an, -en.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the words, and identify the rhyming sounds.

Learning Point: Concept of rhyming words

Step 3: Demonstration of Writing Rhyming Words

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes words from a selected rhyming family (e.g., cat, hat, mat) on the board, demonstrating correct letter formation, proper spacing between words, and starting a sentence with a capital letter and ending with a full stop. The teacher emphasizes writing legibly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s writing demonstration carefully, paying attention to letter formation, spacing, and punctuation.

Learning Point: Legible writing techniques

Step 4: Guided Writing Practice

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to write words from another rhyming family (e.g., fan, man, can) in their exercise books. The teacher walks around, providing individual support and correcting letter formation, spacing, and punctuation as needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write the rhyming words in their notebooks under the teacher’s guidance, focusing on legible handwriting.

Learning Point: Practising rhyming word writing

Step 5: Independent Writing Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Individual Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to independently write words from a new rhyming family (e.g., hen, pen, ten) in their books. The teacher monitors their progress and offers assistance where necessary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write the rhyming words independently, applying learned handwriting skills.

Learning Point: Independent writing practice

Step 6: Oral Practice: Introductions

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Communication/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly shifts to oral practice. The teacher models how to introduce themselves confidently (“Hello, my name is…”) and how to introduce another person politely (“This is [name], my friend.”). The teacher asks a few pupils to practice orally.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and practice introducing themselves and a classmate orally.

Learning Point: Confident oral introductions

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. Write two words that rhyme with “dog”.
2. Write a sentence using a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.
3. (Oral) How would you introduce yourself to a new friend?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessment of learning

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 rhyming words and legible handwriting tips into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson content

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils about the importance of writing rhyming words legibly and practicing good handwriting. The teacher encourages them to continue practicing at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the summary.

Learning Point: Lesson reinforcement

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework
Instruction: In your English notebook, complete the following:

1. Write three words that rhyme with “bug”.
2. Write three words that rhyme with “bed”.
3. Write a short sentence about your favourite animal, ensuring you use a capital letter at the start and a full stop at the end.
4. Practice introducing yourself and a family member to your parents or guardians.

Lesson Keywords

• Rhyming – Words that have the same ending sound.
• Family – A group of rhyming words (e.g., -at family).
• Letter – A symbol used in writing.
• Word – A single unit of language that has meaning.
• Legible – Clear enough to read.
• Spacing – The amount of space between words or letters.
• Punctuation – Marks used in writing to separate sentences and phrases.

Differentiation

For struggling learners: Provide pre-written rhyming word cards for tracing. Focus on one rhyming family at a time. Offer more one-on-one guidance during writing practice.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to create their own rhyming words or short rhyming sentences. Challenge them to identify rhyming words in simple stories or songs.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 rhyming words writing Nigeria

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a variety of word and picture cards for rhyming words. Prepare the whiteboard with examples of rhyming families. During the lesson, emphasize correct posture and pen grip for pupils to develop good handwriting habits. Pay close attention to individual pupils’ letter formation and spacing during guided and independent writing activities, offering immediate feedback. While the objectives include oral introductions, integrate them as a brief, fun oral activity to keep the main focus on writing. Ensure pupils understand the concept of rhyming sounds before moving to writing. Remind pupils to copy the Board Summary notes legibly during the note-taking stage.