Writing A Biography Primary 6 (Basic 6) Third Term Week 2 English Studies

WAITING A BIOGRAPHY PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) THIRD TERM WEEK 2 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES 

READING AND WRITING

THIRD TERM 

WEEK 2

PRIMARY 6 (Basic 6) 

TOPIC: WRITING BIOGRAPHIES 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Features of A Biography

3. Steps in Writing A Biography

4. Examples of Biographies

5. Revision and Lesson Evaluation

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) and be able to –

1. describe a person or thing so that everybody will readily recognize him or it.

2. describe their teacher, a friend, a school, a favorite dog, a hoe or cutlass, their house.

3. observe closely

4. write their own life history.

ENTRY BEHAVIOURS

The pupils can write about themselves.

INSTRUCTION MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Course book; Cutting of newspapers and magazine;

2. Books e.g. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie;

3. Extracts from the course book.

METHOD OF TEACHING – Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Scheme of Work

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

• Course Book – MacMillan Brilliant Primary English Book 6, page 102 E4 and other relevant materials.

• All Relevant Material

• Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON INTRODUCTION

A biography is a true story written about a person’s life by someone else. It gives information about the person’s background, achievements, and important events in their life.

MEANING OF BIOGRAPHY

A biography is a written account of a person’s life written by another writer.

FEATURES OF A BIOGRAPHY

• It is written in the third person (he, she, they).

• It is based on facts, not imagination.

• It includes important life events such as birth, education, career, and achievements.

• It is written in past tense.

STEPS IN WRITING A BIOGRAPHY

• Collect information about the person.

• Arrange the information in order (from birth to present or death).

• Write about early life and education.

• Describe achievements and contributions.

• End with current life or summary.

EXAMPLE OF BIOGRAPHIES

1. Biography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was born on 6 March 1909 in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. He came from a humble background and worked hard to achieve success in life.

He attended primary and secondary schools in Nigeria and later studied law in the United Kingdom. After completing his studies, he became a lawyer and returned to Nigeria to practice law.

Obafemi Awolowo entered politics and became a prominent leader in Nigeria’s struggle for independence. He was the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria. He is well known for introducing free primary education and free healthcare in the Western Region.

He also played an important role in Nigeria’s political development and national unity. He wrote several books and contributed greatly to education and governance.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo died on 9 May 1987. He is remembered as one of Nigeria’s most respected and visionary leaders.

2. Biography of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born on 15 September 1977 in Enugu, Nigeria. She grew up in Nsukka, where her father worked as a professor at the University of Nigeria.

She attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka for a short time before moving to the United States. In the U.S., she studied Communication and Political Science at Eastern Connecticut State University. She later earned a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University and also studied at Yale University.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a famous Nigerian writer known for her novels, short stories, and speeches. Some of her popular works include Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah. Her writings often talk about culture, identity, and feminism.

She has won many awards for her work and is respected around the world as an important African author. Today, she continues to write and speak on social issues, inspiring many young people globally.

3. Biography of Ahmadu Bello 

Ahmadu Bello was born on 12 June 1910 in Rabbah, in present-day Sokoto State, Nigeria. He was a descendant of the Sokoto Caliphate and grew up in a royal family.

He attended Sokoto Provincial School and later studied at Katsina Training College, where he trained as a teacher. He began his career in education before entering politics.

Ahmadu Bello became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria in 1954. He played an important role in the political development of Nigeria before independence. He worked hard to promote education, unity, and development in Northern Nigeria.

He was a respected leader known for his dedication to public service. Sadly, Ahmadu Bello was assassinated during the military coup of 15 January 1966.

He is remembered as one of Nigeria’s greatest political leaders and a founding figure of modern Nigeria.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Pupils mention famous people they know.

• Pupils collect information about a selected person.

• Pupils write short biographies in groups.

• Pupils identify features of a biography.

• Pupils read biographies aloud in class.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions.

2. The teacher organizes the pupils into groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Each pupil belongs to a group.

3. The teacher gives each group a chart showing notable people in Nigeria for them identify and briefly talk about them.

Pupils’ Activities: The groups identify and briefly talk about the notable people identified in Nigeria.

4. The teacher uses the chart/flashcards and the pupils’ responses to introduce the lesson and explains the meaning and features of biography.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction, understand and explain the meaning and features of biography with examples.

5. The teacher leads and guides the pupils on how to write a biography.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils follow the teacher’s guidance on how to write a biography.

6. The teacher summarizes the lesson on the board and gives appropriate evaluation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher ask the pupils:

1. what is a biography?

2. mention two features of a biography.

3. who is a biography written about?

4. write a short biography of your teacher or a famous person.

5. state two steps in writing a biography.

6. write the biography of a close relation e.g. father, brother or mother, etc.

ASSESSMENT/HOMEWORK

Write a biography of your grandfather/grandmother.