LESSON PLAN

Subject : English Language

Date : 3rd September 2013

Time : 9.45 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.

Class : 4 Nilam

Number of Pupils : 34

Proficiency Level : Intermediate to Advanced

Focus : Writing

Theme : World of Story

Topic : Harmony in the Jungle

Content Standard :

3.3 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to write and present ideas through a variety of media using appropriate language, form and style

Learning Standards :

3.3.1 Able to create simple texts using a variety of media with guidance:

(a) non-linear (b) linear

Lesson Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

(i) Individually, write sentences based on the questions on the worksheet.

(ii) Individually, write a short essay on their trip to the Amazon Jungle using the provided word clues.

Teaching Aids :

Worksheets, PowerPoint slides, pictures.

Educational

emphases:

i. CCTS – Critical: Classify, Order, i. Creative: Generate ideas

ii. Multiple Intelligences –Verbal Linguistic, Naturalistic

iii. Values – Love for nature iv. Olympic Values –,Joy of effort

Activity Teaching & Learning Strategy Notes

Set Induction

(5 minutes)

1. Teacher shows a picture to the

pupils.

2. The picture is a picture of the

Amazon jungle with some animals in

it.

3. Teacher asks pupils to describe

the picture.

4. Pupils try to describe the picture.

5. Teacher asks pupils to list out the

animals that they see in the picture.

6. Pupils list out the animals they

see orally.

5. Teacher asks pupils to predict the

lesson of the day.

6. Pupils predict and teacher links

the activity to the topic of the day.

Pre- writing

(10 minutes)

Brainstorming Ideas

1. Teacher asks pupils on what do

they know about the jungles.

2. Pupils answer the questions by

telling what they know.

3. Teacher shows a set of pictures of

a trip to the Amazon jungle with

some description on the side.

4. Pupils ask questions if they do not

understand.

5. Teacher leaves two pictures with

no description and asks pupils to

describe the pictures shown.

6. Teacher moves on to the next

activity.

OV: Pursuit of Excellence

Writing

(20 minutes)

Answer the Questions

1. Teacher distributes worksheets to

pupils.

2. The worksheets contain six

questions that could help them in

writing the essay during the

publishing stage.

3. Teacher gives instruction to

pupils.

4. Pupils who do not understand the

questions can ask for help from the

teacher.

5. Teacher guides pupils who need

guidance.

6. Teacher moves on to the next

stage.

Example of Questions

1) Your class had a trip to the Amazon Jungle, when and how did you go there?

2) Did you meet the native Amazonian? Describe how they are.

3) How do you travel during your trip in the jungle? Do you walk? Or did you ride a motorboat? Describe your

vehicle.

4) What animals did you see during the trip? Describe the animals. Are they big? Are they cute or fierce?

5) How did you feel about the animal? Were you scared? Or did you touch it? Did you run away from the

animals? 6) At the end of the trip, do you feel tired? Were you

happy with the trip? Describe your feeling.

Publishing

(20 minutes)

Write an essay

1. Teacher gives a new worksheet to

pupils.

2. The worksheets contain boxes

where pupils need to write a short

essay on their trip to the Amazon

Jungle.

3. Pupils could refer to their answers

in the writing stage.

4. Teacher guides pupils who do not

know how make certain sentences.

5. Pupils who volunteer read their

essay in front of the class.

6. Teacher gives feedback and

moves on to the next stage.

Appendix 3

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CCTS: Creative

OV : Joy of effort

MV : Cooperation

MI : Interpersonal

Closure

5 mins

1) Teacher gives stars to those who

volunteered to read their essay in

front of the class.

2) Pupils vote for the best essay.

3) Teacher gives another star for the

winner.

4) Teacher gives encouragement to

other pupils and summarizes the

lesson.