Copy or Write their own Composition from the Substitution Table Using Punctuation Marks and Linking Words

COPY OR WRITE THEIR OWN COMPOSITION FROM THE SUBSTITUTION TABLE USING PUNCTUATION MARKS AND LINKING WORDS

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 5

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – GRAMMAR 

TOPIC – SUBSTITUTION TABLE USING PUNCTUATION MARKS AND LINKING WORDS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Substitution Table and Sample Composition

3. Linking Words and Punctuation Marks

4. Summary and Lesson Evaluation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read and understand a substitution table.

2. construct meaningful sentences from a substitution table.

3. use correct punctuation marks in writing.

4. use linking words such as and, but, because, then, after that, finally in sentences.

5. write a short composition using information from a substitution table.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to form simple sentences and use basic punctuation marks. In this lesson, they will build on that knowledge by arranging words from a substitution table to form meaningful sentences and combine them into a short composition using appropriate punctuation marks and linking words.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts containing substitution tables

2. Flashcards with words and phrases for sentence construction

3. Charts showing punctuation marks (full stop, comma, question mark)

4. Charts showing linking words such as and, but, because, then, after that, finally

5. Sentence strips and word cards

6. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials

7. Sample compositions written from substitution tables.

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

A substitution table is a table that contains words or groups of words arranged in columns. Pupils can choose words from each column to form meaningful sentences.

When writing a composition from a substitution table, it is important to:

• Arrange the words correctly to make meaningful sentences.

• Use capital letters at the beginning of sentences.

• Use punctuation marks such as full stops (.) and commas (,).

• Use linking words such as and, but, because, then, after that, finally to connect ideas smoothly.

Using substitution tables helps pupils learn how to construct correct sentences and write simple compositions in an organized manner.

EXAMPLE OF A SUBSTITUTION TABLE

Subject – Verb – Object – Linking Word – Additional Information

I – visited – the hospital – and – saw many doctors.

My friend – went to – the market – where – he bought some fruits.

We – travelled to – the museum – and – learned many things.

The pupils – visited – the zoo – because – they wanted to see animals.

I – enjoyed – the excursion – and – took many photographs.

Sample Composition

Last week, I visited the hospital and saw many doctors. After that, my friend went to the market where he bought some fruits. We also travelled to the museum and learned many things. The pupils visited the zoo because they wanted to see animals. Finally, I enjoyed the excursion and took many photographs.

LINKING WORDS

• and

• but

• because

• then

• after that

• finally

• where

PUNCTUATION MARKS USED

• Full Stop (.) – used at the end of statements.

• Comma (,) – used after linking expressions such as After that, and Finally,.

Example

• After that, we visited the museum.

• Finally, we returned home.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/HOMEWORK/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

Use the substitution table to write a short composition of five to six sentences. Remember to use:

• Capital letters

• Full stops

• Commas where necessary

• Linking words such as and, because, then, after that, finally.

ANSWER (SAMPLE)

Last week, I visited the hospital and saw many doctors. Then, I met some nurses who were caring for patients. After that, I visited the ward because my aunt was receiving treatment there. The hospital was neat, clean, and well organized. Finally, I was happy because my aunt was getting better. It was an interesting and educational visit.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by revising sentence construction and punctuation marks.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions and give examples of simple sentences.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a substitution table and how it can be used to form sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils observe the substitution table and read the words aloud.

3. The teacher demonstrates how to select words from each column to form meaningful sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils form oral sentences from the substitution table.

4. The teacher explains the use of punctuation marks such as the full stop (.) and comma (,).

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify punctuation marks in sample sentences.

5. The teacher introduces linking words such as and, because, then, after that, and finally.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils use the linking words in simple oral sentences.

6. The teacher guides pupils to combine sentences from the substitution table into a short composition.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils contribute ideas and construct a paragraph together.

7. The teacher asks pupils to write their own compositions using the substitution table, punctuation marks, and linking words.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write a composition of five to six sentences in their notebooks.

8. The teacher marks pupils’ work, corrects errors, 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 to use the substitution table to write a short composition of five to six sentences. Remember to use:

• Capital letters

• Full stops

• Commas where necessary

• Linking words such as and, because, then, after that, finally.