Listening and Speaking, Reading, and Writing for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: English Studies
Previous Lesson: Listening and Speaking and Introducing Nouns and Pronouns. She, He, They, IT.
Topic: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing
Subject Matter: Listening and Speaking: makes predictions based on illustrations in stories or portion of stories. properly, Reading: Reciting and reading songs and rhymes: clear recitation of various rhymes depicting nature, care, kindness, honesty, love and diligent, Writing: Writing with appropriate upper and lowercases

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Make predictions based on illustrations in stories.
• Recite various rhymes clearly.
• Spell words accurately when dictated.

Affective Domain:

• Express personal wants and feelings appropriately.
• Appreciate rhymes depicting positive values like kindness and honesty.
• Show care in writing neatly and legibly.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Participate in discussions about story illustrations.
• Read rhymes aloud with clear pronunciation.
• Write words using appropriate uppercase and lowercase letters.

Social Domain:

• Interact respectfully when sharing predictions.
• Listen attentively when others recite rhymes.
• Collaborate in spelling exercises with peers.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• MacMillan Primary English for Primary 1

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Storybooks with clear illustrations
• Charts with different rhymes
• Flashcards of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Whiteboard/chalkboard and markers/chalk
• Pupils’ notebooks and pencils

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop essential communication and literacy skills. By learning to make predictions, recite rhymes, and write correctly, pupils improve their understanding of spoken and written English, which is important for their academic progress and daily interactions.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify some letters of the alphabet and simple words. They have heard stories and rhymes before and can recognize some basic sounds.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

English Studies

Listening and Speaking: Making Predictions and Expressing Feelings

Making Predictions: This means guessing what might happen next in a story based on the pictures or what you have heard so far.

Expressing Personal Wants and Feelings: This means telling others what you need or how you feel, using simple and clear words like “I want…”, “I feel happy…”, “I am sad…”.

Reading: Reciting and Reading Songs and Rhymes

Reciting Rhymes: This is saying a poem or rhyme from memory, making sure to speak clearly and with good expression.

Reading Rhymes: This is looking at the words of a rhyme and saying them aloud. It is important to pronounce each word clearly so everyone can understand.

Rhymes often teach us good values. The following are values depicted in rhymes:

• Nature (e.g., rhymes about animals, plants)
• Care (e.g., caring for friends, family)
• Kindness (e.g., being nice to others)
• Honesty (e.g., telling the truth)
• Love (e.g., love for family, country)
• Diligence (e.g., working hard)

Writing: Writing with Appropriate Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

Uppercase Letters (Capital Letters): These are big letters like A, B, C. We use them at the beginning of a sentence, for names of people and places, and for the first letter of days of the week and months.

Lowercase Letters (Small Letters): These are small letters like a, b, c. We use them for most words in a sentence that are not at the beginning, or not proper nouns.

It is important to use the correct case for letters to write clearly and correctly.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Lesson: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, checks their previous knowledge by asking about familiar stories or rhymes, and then introduces the day’s lesson on listening, reading, and writing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and questions, then listen attentively to the introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge and are prepared for the new lesson.

Step 2: Listening and Speaking (Making Predictions and Expressing Feelings)

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a storybook with clear illustrations, asks pupils to look at the pictures, and guides them to make predictions about what the story might be about. The teacher also encourages pupils to express their feelings about the pictures or story.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the illustrations, make guesses about the story, and practice expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to use illustrations to predict outcomes and articulate their personal wants and feelings.

Step 3: Reading (Reciting and Reading Songs and Rhymes)

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling/Drilling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a rhyme on a chart, reads it aloud clearly, demonstrating correct pronunciation and rhythm. The teacher then leads the pupils in reciting the rhyme together, focusing on clear enunciation and understanding of the values presented.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, then repeat the rhyme, practicing clear pronunciation and expression.
Learning Point: Pupils improve their ability to recite and read rhymes with clarity and appreciate positive values.

Step 4: Writing (Writing with Appropriate Uppercase and Lowercase Letters)

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses flashcards to show uppercase and lowercase letters, explaining when each is used. The teacher then dictates simple words, guiding pupils to write them correctly in their notebooks, paying attention to the appropriate case.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the letters, listen to dictation, and practice writing words using correct uppercase and lowercase letters in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn and practice the correct usage of uppercase and lowercase letters in writing.

Step 5: Evaluation/Review

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

1. What does it mean to make a prediction from a picture?
2. Mention two good values you can learn from rhymes.
3. When do we use a capital letter (uppercase)?
4. Write the word “apple” using correct lowercase letters.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 6: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, reinforcing the importance of clear communication, careful reading, and correct writing. The teacher then assigns homework, asking pupils to find a short rhyme and write it in their notebooks, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and receive further practice.

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

Lesson Keywords

• Prediction – A guess about what will happen next.
• Illustration – A picture in a book or story.
• Rhyme – A short poem or song, often with words that sound alike at the end of lines.
• Recitation – Saying a poem or rhyme from memory.
• Uppercase – Capital letters (e.g., A, B, C).
• Lowercase – Small letters (e.g., a, b, c).
• Pronunciation – The way a word is said.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one assistance, use simpler stories and rhymes, and give extra practice with letter formation. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to create their own short sentences or predictions, or identify more complex words in rhymes.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure active participation from all pupils by using engaging stories and rhymes. Encourage pupils to speak up and share their ideas. Provide constructive feedback on their writing to help them improve letter formation and usage of uppercase/lowercase letters. Visual aids are very important for this age group.