How I spent my Last Holiday – English Writing/Composition for Primary Schools

HOW I SPENT MY LAST HOLIDAY – ENGLISH WRITING/COMPOSITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ENGLISH STUDIES

WRITING FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TERM WEEK  PRIMARY ____

TOPIC – HOW I SPENT MY LAST HOLIDAY

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. explain the meaning of a holiday.

2. describe activities carried out during a holiday.

3. arrange events in the correct sequence when writing a composition.

4. write simple sentences about their holiday experiences.

5. use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in composition writing.

6. write a well-organized composition on “How I Spent My Last Holiday.”

7. express their ideas clearly and confidently in writing.

8. appreciate the importance of using holidays productively.

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils already know how to write simple sentences and describe events. This lesson builds on that knowledge by guiding them to organize their ideas and write a complete composition on “How I Spent My Last Holiday.”

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample composition on “How I Spent My Last Holiday.”

2. Pictures of holiday activities (travelling, reading, visiting relatives, playing games, helping at home, etc.).

3. Exercise books and writing materials.

4. Vocabulary charts containing useful words and expressions for essay writing.

5. Story cards illustrating different holiday experiences.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum All Relevant Materials

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

1. HOW I SPENT MY LAST HOLIDAY 

I spent my last holidays in Lagos. I stayed at my friend’s house. Lagos is a big and beautiful city. There are many things to see and enjoy in Lagos. My friend and I went to the harbours and we saw hundreds of ship. We enjoyed the boat rides and visited some of the island in Lagos, which is the Victoria Island. We also visited the Victoria Garden City and the Ajah Shopping Mall.

At night we visited night market and parks. At we went around the city, I saw a lot of beautiful things, clothes in the shops. I brought a few things for my brothers, sisters and myself. I returned home only one day before my school reopened. I really enjoyed my stay in Lagos.

2. HOW I SPENT MY LAST HOLIDAY

My last holiday was very enjoyable and productive. During the holiday, I stayed with my parents and siblings at home. I used the opportunity to rest after a busy school term.

Every morning, I helped my parents with household chores such as sweeping the compound, washing plates, and cleaning my room. I also spent time reading my books to prepare for the next school term.

One weekend, my family visited my grandparents in the village. I was happy to see my cousins, and we played many games together. My grandparents told us interesting stories about their childhood.

I also attended a holiday lesson where I learned Mathematics, English Studies, and Basic Science. The lessons helped me improve my knowledge and skills.

At the end of the holiday, I was happy because I had learned many new things and spent quality time with my family. It was a memorable holiday, and I looked forward to returning to school.

3. MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY ACTIVITY

My favourite holiday activity is reading books. During every holiday, I spend a lot of time reading interesting storybooks, textbooks, and magazines. Reading helps me learn new things and improve my knowledge.

I enjoy visiting the library to borrow books. Sometimes, I read with my friends and discuss what we have learned. Reading also helps me improve my vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.

Apart from helping me in my studies, reading is fun and relaxing. It allows me to learn about different places, people, and cultures. I always feel happy whenever I discover new information from books.

In conclusion, reading is my favourite holiday activity because it is educational, enjoyable, and beneficial. It helps me become a better pupil and prepares me for future success.

PRESENTATION

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

1. Introduction of the Lesson: The teacher revises the previous lesson on composition writing and asks pupils to talk about activities they engaged in during their last holiday.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention activities such as visiting relatives, attending holiday lessons, reading books, playing games, and helping with household chores.

2. Presentation of the Topic: The teacher introduces the topic “How I Spent My Last Holiday” and explains that it is a composition about personal experiences during the holiday.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and share their holiday experiences.

3. Discussion of Holiday Activities: The teacher displays pictures or charts showing different holiday activities and guides pupils to discuss them.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and describe the activities shown in the pictures.

4. Explanation of Composition Structure: The teacher explains the three main parts of a composition: Introduction, Body and Conclusion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify these parts in a sample composition.

5. Guided Composition Writing: The teacher guides pupils to arrange their ideas in sequence and write sentences using the past tense.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write sentences describing what they did during the holiday.

6. Reading and Correction: The teacher invites some pupils to read their compositions aloud and corrects mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and organization.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read their work and make necessary corrections.

7. Summary and Evaluation: The teacher summarizes the lesson and asks questions on the composition.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer the questions and participate actively in the summary of the lesson.

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 asks pupils,

1. write a short composition on “How I Spent My Last Holiday.”

2. write a short composition on “My Favourite Holiday Activity.”

3. describe a memorable event that happened during your last holiday.

4. explain how your holiday activities helped you learn new things.

5. write five sentences on how you plan to spend your next  holiday.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TEST QUESTIONS

1. What is a holiday?

2. Which tense is mostly used when writing about past holiday experiences?

3. What was the writer’s favourite holiday activity?

4. Where did the writer go to borrow books?

5. Which of these is a productive holiday activity?

A. Fighting

B. Reading books

C. Quarrelling

D. Idleness

6. During my last holiday, I helped my parents with ______ chores.

7. Reading helps to improve vocabulary and ______.

8. A holiday is a period when schools are ______.

9. The writer visited the ______ to borrow books.

10. Holidays should be used wisely for rest and ______.

11. What did you do during your last holiday?

12. Mention five activities you engaged in during your last holiday.

13. What is your favourite holiday activity?

14. State three benefits of your favourite holiday activity.

15. Why is it important to spend holidays productively?

ANSWERS

1. A holiday is a period of rest from school or work.

2. Past tense.

3. Reading books.

4. The library

5. B. Reading books.

6. household

7. knowledge

8. closed

9. library

10. learning

11. During my last holiday, I attended holiday lessons, read my books, helped my parents with household chores, visited my grandparents, and played with my friends.

12. Mention five activities you engaged in during your last holiday.

• Reading books

• Attending holiday lessons

• Helping with household chores

• Visiting relatives

• Playing games with friends

13. My favourite holiday activity is reading books.

14. State three benefits of your favourite holiday activity.

• It improves my knowledge.

• It helps me learn new words.

• It improves my reading and writing skills.

15. It is important to spend holidays productively because they provide opportunities to learn new things, develop useful skills, and prepare for the next school term.