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Sample Lesson 3 Listening and Speaking
Focus
World of Knowledge
Theme
My Beautiful Body
Topic
1.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
Content able to pronounce words and speak confidently with the
Standard correct stress, rhythm and intonation.

1.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
able to listen and respond appropriately in formal and
informal situations for a variety of purposes.

Learning Standard 1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and recite rhymes or sing
1.2.2 songs.
Objective Able to listen to and follow :
Time (a) simple instructions in the classroom
Teaching Aids
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
i) listen to and sing the song ‘Ten little fingers’ in correct
rhythm

ii) listen to and follow simple instructions correctly

60 minutes

word cards , cassette and player

Activity Teaching and Learning Notes
1. Blindfold a pupil. Ask Strategy
Teacher can show the
the other pupils to Kinaesthetic activity other pupils the sounds
create sounds using that they can create by
their body parts. Listen and make doing the actions.
interpretations eg. whistling , snapping
2. The blind folded pupil
will guess the sounds the fingers
made. Sounds of clapping of
hands , stamping of feet
and others.

3. Introduce body parts to Listening Teacher points to the body
the pupils orally. Pupils Repetition parts when introducing the
listen and repeat. various parts.
Parts of the body:
eyes, nose, mouth, ears,
hands and legs

4. Point to the parts of the Vocabulary Parts of the body:
body and pupils name eyes , nose , mouth , ears,
them. hands and legs

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5. Pair up the pupils. Listening and speaking Sentence Patterns
Pupils practise asking Reading aloud Q : What is this?
and answering A : This is a nose.
questions related to
body parts. Word cards
eyes, nose, mouth, ears,
6. Show word cards and hands and legs
pupils read them.
Song : Ten Little Fingers
7. Play a recorded song Listening and singing (Appendix 1)
on tape. Pupils listen
and sing along with Instructions :
action. a) Point to the nose.
b) Clap your hands.
8. Play the game ‘Simon Following instructions c) Close your eyes.
says ….’ in the class. d) Open your mouth.
e) Lift your leg.
Assessment : Observation
Observation Activity 4
a) Pupils name the body Activity 5
Observation
parts shown by teacher. Activity 8

b) Pupils ask and answer

questions related to

body parts.

c) Pupils do the action
during the game ‘Simon
says’

Remedial : Recalling
a) Peer teaching - Pupils

take turns to name the
body parts shown by
their partner.

Enrichment : Labelling
a) Pupils draw and label

the parts of a body.

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Focus: Reading

Theme: World of Knowledge

Topic: My Beautiful Body

Content 2.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
Standard able to apply knowledge of sounds of letters to recognize
words in linear and non-linear texts.

2.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
able to demonstrate understanding of a variety of linear
and non- linear texts in the form of print and non-print
materials using a range of strategies to construct
meaning.

Learning Standard 2.1.2 Able to blend phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases in linear and non-
linear texts.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple sentences.

Objective By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
i) blend phonemes into correct words and read them aloud.
Time i) read and identify at least three phrases in a jazz chant.
Teaching Aids ii) read and understand sentences in the jazz chant.

60 minutes

picture cards , word cards , grapheme cards , chart

Activity Teaching and Learning Notes
Strategy
1. Pupils sing the song Teacher can play the song
‘Ten Little Fingers’. Recalling and on tape if the pupils can’t
reinforcement
recall the rhythm.
(Appendix 1)

2. Show picture cards Recalling Teacher needs to prepare
picture cards of :
and pupils name them. Vocabulary round, mouth, loud, scout,
blouse

3. Point out the phoneme Phonics Word List :
for the grapheme ‘ou’ Pronunciation round, mouth, loud, scout,
from the words. Pupils blouse
say aloud the phoneme

/әʊ/.

4. Pupils read the words Reading Teacher drills the pupils to
again as shown by Practice read the words while

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teacher while stressing stressing on the phoneme
on the phoneme. taught.

5. Stick jumbled up Blending sounds Grapheme cards:
grapheme cards eg.
on the board. Call pupils d
randomly to form words r ou n
using the cards while
teacher says the Teacher needs to prepare
phoneme. grapheme cards for the
words in the word list.

6. Pupils read the words Practice
formed, stressing on Reinforcement
the phoneme learned.

7. Put up a chart with the Chanting Jazz Chant :
jazz chant. Read aloud Kinaesthetic activity ‘What I Have’
and pupils repeat the
chant. (Appendix 2)

8. Divide the pupils into Practice
two groups. Pupils read
the jazz chant in
groups.

9. Pick out a phrase from Reading phrases Phrases ;
the chant and say it round eyes
aloud. Pupils repeat it. big mouth
sharp nose
10. Pupils identify the Identifying and reading
other phrases in the Teacher can help the
chant and read them pupils to identify the
aloud. phrases.

11. Distribute worksheets Teacher duplicates the
to pupils. Pupils worksheet and explains
complete the task. the task to the pupils.
Worksheet (Appendix 3)
Assessment: Observation
a) Pupils read sentences Written assessment Teacher needs to prepare
sentence cards.
from the sentence (Appendix 4)
cards.
b) Pupils complete the Word List:
task in their worksheet. round , mouth , loud ,
scout , blouse
Remedial: Duplicate crossword
a) Reinforce words with puzzle accordingly.
(Appendix 5)
the phoneme /әʊ/.
Enrichment:
a) Pupils solve a

crossword puzzle.

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Focus Writing
Theme
Topic World of Knowledge
Content
Standard My Beautiful Body

Learning Standard 3.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
able to form letters and words in neat legible print
Objective including cursive writing.
Time
Teaching Aids 3.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
able to write using appropriate language, form and style
for a range of purposes.

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print:
b) simple sentences

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences with guidance.

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to write at least
five simple sentences with correct spelling and punctuation.
60 minutes

jigsaw puzzle , LCD projector

Activity Teaching and Learning Notes
1. Divide the pupils into six Strategy Teacher has to enlarge 6
different pictures of body
groups. Distribute parts and cut them into
jigsaw puzzle of a body jigsaw puzzles.
part to each group.

2. Pupils assemble the Solving jigsaw puzzle Teacher can reward the
first group that assembles
jigsaw puzzle and name the jigsaw puzzle.

them.

3. Distribute worksheet to Listening Teacher needs to read the
the pupils. Read aloud phrases loudly and clearly.
the phrases. (as found Options : Teacher can
in Appendix 2) also record the phrases on
a cassette.
Worksheet (Appendix 6)

4. Pupils write the phrases Writing Teacher can put up some
on worksheet. Pupils Drawing of the drawings on the
draw the parts of the board. (Appendix 6)
face.

5. Pupils write sentences Writing Teacher should check the
spelling and punctuation in
using the phrases given the sentences. (Appendix
6)
by the teacher. Go

around and check the
pupils’ work.

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6. Project the jazz chant Chanting Jazz Chant :
‘What I Have’ on the Kinaesthetic activity What I Have
(Appendix 2)
screen. Pupils read the
Teacher goes around and
jazz chant in groups of helps the groups that have
difficulties in their task.
five. eg. – two small eyes

7. Pupils work in their Writing two long legs
two strong hands
groups and come out Teacher can do this
activity as a competition.
with three more stanzas The most creative group
wins the competition.
for the jazz chant.
Check the groups’ work. Teacher needs to prepare
worksheet. (Appendix 7)
8. Pupils chant the Chanting
Teacher prepares a
stanzas written by them. Kinaesthetic activity worksheet with jumbled
words.
Assessment: Written
a) Pupils write sentences Duplicate the worksheet
Writing accordingly.
using the words given. (Appendix 8)
Grouping
Remedial: Writing
a) Pupils rearrange

jumbled up words to
form sentences.

Enrichment:
a) Pupils complete a

worksheet – grouping
the actions to the
correct body parts

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Focus: Language Arts
Theme:
Topic: World of Knowledge
Content
Standard My Beautiful Body

Learning Standard 4.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will
be able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and
Objective songs through performance.

Time 4.1.1 Able to enjoy action songs and jazz chants through
Teaching Aids non- verbal response.

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to listen to and
enjoy action songs and jazz chant through performance.

60 minutes

charts

Activity Teaching and Learning Notes
Strategy
1. Mime a few actions and Actions :
ask pupils to name the Miming Touching the knees
actions. Jumping up
Reading Song : If You Are Happy
2. Put up a chart with the Singing And You Know It
song ‘If You Are Happy’. (Appendix 9)
Pupils read the lines of Creating stanzas for the
the song in groups/ song Appendix 9
individually.

3. Divide pupils into six
groups. Pupils work in
groups and create four
more stanzas for the
song.

4. Pupils perform the song Performance
in groups.

5. Pupils recall and recite Whole class activity Jazz Chant: What I Have
the jazz chant. (Appendix 2)

6. Pupils sing the song. Whole class activity Song: Ten Little Fingers
(Appendix 1)

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Appendix 1

SONG

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Appendix 2

JAZZ CHANT

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Appendix 3

WORKSHEET
Fill in the blanks

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Appendix 4

READING ASSESSMENT

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Appendix 5

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Complete the crossword puzzle below.

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Appendix 6

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Appendix 7

ASSESSMENT

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Appendix 8

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY

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Appendix 9

SONG

IF YOU ARE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW

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Sample Lesson 4

Focus Listening and Speaking

Theme World of Self, Family and Friends

Topic Find the Way

Content Standard 1.2 Pupils will be able to listen to and respond appropriately in
formal and informal situations for a variety of purposes.

Learning Standard 1.2.2 Able to listen and follow:
(b) simple directions to places in the school.

Objective By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to listen and follow
simple directions to places in the school.

Time 30 / 60 minutes

Teaching Aids chart, picture cards, dice

Activity Teaching & Learning Notes
Strategy Picture cards of places in
1. Put up numbered the school.
picture cards on the Oral Response e.g. canteen, office , etc.
board. Pupils throw a Fun learning
dice and name the Playing a game 1
pictures according to
the number. Jazz chant

Assessment Observation Use the jazz chant given.
Observe pupils’ ability to Each group takes turns to
ask and give directions.
listen and follow simple e.g:
Group 1 – How do I go to
directions. the canteen?
Group 2 – Go straight, turn
Remedial Reinforcement right.
Repeat the chant with
pupils. Guide them to follow
directions.

Enrichment Team work
Pupils are divided into two
groups.
Group 1 : ask questions
Group 2 : answer

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Focus Reading
Theme
Topic World of Self, Family and Friends
Content Standard
Find the Way
Learning Standard
2.2 Pupils will be able to demonstrate understanding of a
variety of linear and non-linear texts in the form of print
and non-print materials using a range of strategies to
construct meaning.

2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate initial, medial and final
sounds (phonemes) in single syllable words within
given context:
(a) [igh]

2.1.2 Able to blend phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

Objective By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to recognise and
read words with the sound [igh] in the intial, medial and final
Time position.
Teaching Aids
30 / 60 minutes

chart, word cards

Activity Teaching & Learning Notes
1. Chant and pupils listen. Strategy Chart
( Appendix 2)
Listening
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2. Chant line by line. Pupils Practice
repeat. Word cards
high thigh
3. Introduce phoneme /aI/ right night
with its action and sound. right bright
Pupils follow.

4. Blend the set A to ‘igh’
and then to set B cards. Practice

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set A set B
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5 Pupils recite the jazz Recalling Appendix 2
chant with the [igh]
words.

Assessment Observation
Pupils articulate the sound
[igh] in single
syllable words.

Remedial

Guide pupils with chant. Reinforcement Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Enrichment

1. Use the word spinner. Recalling
2. Pupils take turn to spin.
3. Pupils blend the onset and

rime letters to form correct
words.
4. Pupils read the words.

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Focus Writing
Theme
Topic World of Self, Family and Friends
Content Standard
Find the Way
Learning Standard
3.1 Pupils will be able to form letters and words in neat legible
print including cursive writing.

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3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print:
a) words
b) phrases

Objective By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to identify the
places in the school and follow the directions given correctly.

Time 30 / 60 minutes
Teaching Aids picture cards, symbol cards, phrase cards, worksheets

Activity Teaching & Learning Notes
Strategy
1.Pupils identify places picture cards of places in
in school. Recalling school.
Drill pupils with symbol cards
direction phrases Drilling
using symbols.
Drilling Phrase cards:
2. Pupils match the turn right, turn left, go straight
words to pictures in
the worksheet given. Appendix 4
Worksheet 1

3. Pupils label the Drilling Appendix 5
pictures with the practice Worksheet 2
given words.
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Assessment: worksheet 3

Pupils complete the Appendix 7
worksheet. worksheet 4

Remedial: drilling Appendix 8
consolidation worksheet 5
Pupils complete the
worksheets. Appendix 9
worksheet 6
Enrichment:

Pupils study the map to
complete the task

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Focus Language Arts
Theme
Topic World of Self, Family and Friends
Content Standard
Find the Way

4.1 Pupils will be able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems
and songs through performance.

Learning Standard 4.1.2 Able to listen to and sing action songs and recite jazz
Objectives chants with correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation.
Time
Teaching Aids By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to perform jazz
chant in front of the class.

30 - 60 minutes

chart

Activity Teaching & Learning Notes
Strategy Appendix 1
1. Recite the jazz chant
with pupils. Reciting

2 Divide the class into Group/ class performance
four groups.
Guide the groups to Observation Choose a winner.
prepare for their
performance.

Assessment
Observe pupils’
performance.

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