Basic Reading and Guided Writing Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 4 English Studies

BASIC READING AND GUIDED WRITING POINTS FROM A PASSAGE PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) FIRST TERM WEEK 4 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 4 

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – SPEECH WORK 

TOPIC – READING AND WRITING 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Reading Passage: My Pet Dog and My School

3. Guided Writing: My Pet Dog and My School

4. Importance of Basic Writing and Guided Writing

5. Lesson Evaluation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read a simple passage fluently and correctly.

2. identify important points in a passage.

3. answer questions based on the passage.

4. extract information from a passage.

5. use the information to write simple sentences.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils have already learned how to read simple passages and answer questions based on them. In this lesson, they will build on that knowledge by identifying important points from a passage and using them to write meaningful sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Reading passage charts

2. Flashcards with key vocabulary words

3. Worksheets for guided writing

4. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials

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

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Basic Reading is the ability to read simple words, sentences, and passages correctly and understand their meanings.

While, Guided Writing is a writing activity in which the teacher provides clues, points, pictures, or information to help pupils write correct sentences or short paragraphs.

READING PASSAGE

1. MY PET DOG 

I have a pet dog named Bingo. Bingo is brown and very friendly. He likes playing with me after school. Every morning, I give him food and clean water. He helps to guard our house at night. I love Bingo because he is loyal and playful.

POINTS FROM THE PASSAGE 

• Name of pet: Bingo

• Colour: Brown

• Nature: Friendly

• Activities: Plays after school, guards the house

• Care given: Food and clean water

• Reason for liking the dog: Loyal and playful

GUIDED WRITING 

Using the points above, write simple sentences.

• My pet dog is Bingo.

• He is brown in colour.

• Bingo is very friendly.

• I give him food and clean water every day.

• He guards our house at night.

QUESTIONS

• What is the name of the dog in the passage?

• What colour is Bingo?

• Write two sentences about Bingo using the points given.

2. MY SCHOOL

My school is Greenfield Primary School. It is located in a quiet environment. The school has many classrooms, a library, and a playground. The teachers are hardworking and friendly.

Every morning, pupils assemble for the morning devotion before going to their classrooms. We learn many subjects such as English, Mathematics, Basic Science, and Social Studies.

I love my school because it helps me learn good behaviour and acquire knowledge.

POINTS FROM THE PASSAGE 

• Name of school: Greenfield Primary School

• Location: Quiet environment

• Facilities: Classrooms, library, playground

• Teachers: Hardworking and friendly

• Subjects: English, Mathematics, Basic Science, Social Studies

• Reason for loving the school: Learning good behaviour and acquiring knowledge

GUIDED WRITING 

Using the points above, write simple sentences about the school. For example:

• My school is Greenfield Primary School.

• It is located in a quiet environment.

• The school has a library and a playground.

• The teachers are hardworking and friendly.

• I love my school because it helps me learn.

QUESTIONS

• What is the name of the school?

• Where is the school located?

• Mention two facilities in the school.

• Describe the teachers.

• Why does the writer love the school?

IMPORTANCE OF BASIC READING AND GUIDED WRITING

1. It improves reading skills.

2. It helps pupils understand passages.

3. It develops writing skills.

4. It increases vocabulary.

5. It builds confidence in communication.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils to read a few simple sentences from a familiar passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the sentences aloud and answer simple questions.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of Basic Reading and Guided Writing.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and give examples of things they have read or written.

3. The teacher presents a short reading passage and reads it aloud with correct pronunciation and expression.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully and follow the reading.

4. The teacher guides the pupils to read the passage silently and then aloud in turns.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read individually and in groups.

5. The teacher asks questions based on the passage and helps pupils identify the main points.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions and point out important information in the passage.

6. The teacher writes the key points from the passage on the board and demonstrates how to turn the points into complete sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils copy the points and form simple sentences from them.

7. The teacher gives another set of points for guided writing practice.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write short sentences and paragraphs using the given points.

8. The teacher marks the pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and summarizes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections and participate in the lesson summary.

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. what is Basic Reading?

2. what is Guided Writing?

3. what is the name of the dog in the passage?

4. what colour is Bingo?

5. write two sentences about Bingo using the points given.