Dictation for the Week 3 Second Term Primary 6 (Basic 6) English Studies – Spelling and Writing Practice

DICTATION FOR THE WEEK 3 – PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) ENGLISH STUDIES SEGUN TERM (SPELLING AND WRITING PRACTICE)

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 3

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. Conflict

2. Dispute

3. Personality

4. Alteration

5. Unity

6. Harmony

7. Situation

8. Exchange

9. Pitch

10. Pleasant

WORDS AND MEANINGS

1. Conflict – A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.

2. Dispute – An argument or disagreement about something.

3. Personality – The qualities and characteristics that make a person unique.

4. Altercation – A noisy argument or quarrel between people.

5. Unity – The state of being together and working as one.

6. Harmony – Peaceful and friendly relationships among people.

7. Situation – The condition or state of affairs at a particular time.

8. Exchange – The act of giving one thing and receiving another.

9. Pitch – The area where games such as football are played.

10. Pleasant – Giving a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.

MAKING SENTENCES WITH EACH WORD

1. Conflict – The conflict between the two boys was settled by the teacher.

2. Dispute – The land dispute was resolved peacefully.

3. Personality – Her friendly personality makes her popular among her classmates.

4. Altercation – An altercation occurred between two players during the match.

5. Unity – Unity helps people achieve common goals.

6. Harmony – The family lived together in harmony for many years.

7. Situation – The principal explained the situation to the parents.

8. Exchange – The pupils took part in an exchange of gifts during the party.

9. Pitch – The football players practised on the school pitch.

10. Pleasant – We had a pleasant journey to the village.

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. Conflict

2. Dispute

3. Personality

4. Alteration

5. Unity

6. Harmony

7. Situation

8. Exchange

9. Pitch

10. Pleasant

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions. 

Choose the correct words to fill the gap below: Harmony Exchange Conflict Alteration Pleasant Situation Dispute Pitch Unity Personality 

1. The ______ between the two boys was settled by the teacher.

2. The land ______ was resolved peacefully.

3. Her friendly ______ makes her popular among her classmates.

4. An ______ occurred between two players during the match.

5. ______ helps people achieve common goals.

6. The family lived together in ______ for many years.

7. The principal explained the ______ to the parents.

8. The pupils took part in an ______ of gifts during the party.

9. The football players practised on the school ______.

10. We had a ______ journey to the village.

Match the following words with the correct meaning:

1. Conflict – A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.

2. Dispute – An argument or disagreement about something.

3. Personality – The qualities and characteristics that make a person unique.

4. Altercation – A noisy argument or quarrel between people.

5. Unity – The state of being together and working as one.

6. Harmony – Peaceful and friendly relationships among people.

7. Situation – The condition or state of affairs at a particular time.

8. Exchange – The act of giving one thing and receiving another.

9. Pitch – The area where games such as football are played.

10. Pleasant – Giving a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.