Dictation for the Week 2 Second Term Primary 6 (Basic 6) English Studies – Spelling and Writing Practice

DICTATION FOR THE WEEK 2 – PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) ENGLISH STUDIES SECOND TERM (SPELLING AND WRITING PRACTICE)

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 2

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – DICTATION 

TOPIC – DICTATION 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Words for the Week

3. Meaning and Pronounciation

4. Revision and Lesson Evaluation

5. Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, most pupils should have attained the following objectives:

1. pronounce the words correctly.

2. understand the meaning of each word.

3. write down the dictated words.

4. make simple sentences with each of the words.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils know how to use the dictionary.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Chart or flashcards showing the words foe the week.

2. Dictionary.

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

THE WORDS FOR THE WEEK 

1. Rebel

2. Investigate

3. Argue

4. Pollute

5. Incubator

6. Dazzle

7. Mentor

8. Odor

9. Maggot

10. Freedom

WORDS AND MEANINGS

1. Rebel – A person who fights against authority or refuses to obey rules.

2. Investigate – To examine or study something carefully to discover the truth.

3. Argue – To disagree or speak angrily with someone.

4. Pollute – To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.

5. Incubator – A special device used to keep babies, eggs, or living things warm and safe.

6. Dazzle – To impress or surprise greatly with brightness, beauty, or skill.

7. Mentor – A wise and experienced person who guides or teaches another person.

8. Odor – A smell, especially an unpleasant one.

9. Maggot – The soft worm-like young form of a fly.

10. Freedom – The state of being free and able to act without unnecessary control.

MAKING SENTENCES WITH EACH WORD

1. Rebel – The rebel refused to obey the king’s orders.

2. Investigate – The police will investigate the robbery case.

3. Argue – The two boys began to argue during the game.

4. Pollute – People should not pollute the rivers with waste.

5. Incubator – The sick baby was placed in an incubator at the hospital.

6. Dazzle – The dancer’s performance dazzled the audience.

7. Mentor – My teacher is a good mentor to many pupils.

8. Odor – There was a bad odor coming from the dustbin.

9. Maggot – Maggots were found in the rotten fruit.

10. Freedom – Every child deserves freedom and education.

PRESENTATION

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

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils questions on words and meanings they have learned earlier.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and mention meanings of familiar words.

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 writes the selected words on the board and pronounces them correctly for the pupils to repeat.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and repeat the words after the teacher.

4. The teacher uses the words on the board to explain their meanings clearly with examples.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils pay attention to the lesson, understand the meanings, and give examples where necessary.

5. The teacher guides the pupils to use each word in simple and correct sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils follow the teacher’s guidance to form correct sentences using the words.

6. The teacher gives practice exercises on word meanings and sentence construction and corrects mistakes where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils actively participate in the exercises and make corrections.

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

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the les son 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 dictate the following words:

1. Situation

2. Understanding

3. Possible

4. Corridor

5. Behaviour

6. Compromise

7. Structure

8. Contact

9. Negotiation

10. Present

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions. 

Choose the correct words to fill the gap below: Dazzle Pollute Odor Freedom Investigate Incubator Maggot Mentor Argue Rebel 

1. The _______ refused to obey the king’s orders.

2. The police will _______ the robbery case.

3. The two boys began to _______ during the game.

4. People should not _______ the rivers with waste.

5. The sick baby was placed in an _______ at the hospital.

6. The dancer’s performance _______ the audience.

7. My teacher is a good _______ to many pupils.

8. There was a bad _______ coming from the dustbin.

9. _______ were found in the rotten fruit.

10. Every child deserves _______ and education.

Match the following words with the correct meaning:

1. Rebel – To disagree or speak angrily with someone.

2. Investigate – The state of being free and able to act without unnecessary control.

3. Argue – A wise and experienced person who guides or teaches another person.

4. Pollute – To examine or study something carefully to discover the truth.

5. Incubator – The soft worm-like young form of a fly.

6. Dazzle – A person who fights against authority or refuses to obey rules.

7. Mentor – A smell, especially an unpleasant one.

8. Odor – To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.

9. Maggot – To impress or surprise greatly with brightness, beauty, or skill.

10. Freedom – A special device used to keep babies, eggs, or living things warm and safe.