Expressing Function of the Object Primary 5 (Basic 5) Second Term Week 8 English Studies

EXPRESSING FUNCTION OF OBJECT PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – SPEECH WORK

TOPIC – EXPRESSING FUNCTION OF OBJECT

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Examples of Objects and Their Functions

3. Test Questions and Answers

4. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of function of objects.

2. Identify different objects and their uses.

3. Use correct sentences to express functions of objects.

4. Describe what objects are used for in daily life.

5. Construct simple sentences using “used for”.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know common objects around them. This lesson helps them describe what each object is used for.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Real objects (pen, book, ruler, chair)

2. Pictures of objects

3. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

4. English textbook

5. Pupils’ notebooks

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

In our everyday life, we use many different objects such as pens, books, chairs, rulers, and knives.

Each object has a special use or purpose.

The function of an object means the purpose or what the object is used for.

We often use the phrase “is used for” to describe function.

Examples of Objects and Their Functions

• A pen is used for writing.

• A pencil is used for writing and drawing.

• A ruler is used for measuring.

• A book is used for reading.

• A chair is used for sitting.

• A table is used for placing things.

• A knife is used for cutting.

• A broom is used for sweeping.

• An eraser is used for removing pencil marks.

• A school bag is used for carrying books.

Importance of the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to:

• describe objects correctly.

• improve speaking and writing skills.

• understand the use of things around them.

ASSESSMENT TEST

A. Complete the Sentences

1. A pen is used for ______.

2. A chair is used for ______.

3. A ruler is used for ______.

4. A book is used for ______.

5. A broom is used for ______.

B. Match the Objects with Their Functions

6. Pen – cutting

7. Chair – writing

8. Book – measuring

9. Knife – writing

10. Ruler – reading

ANSWERS

1. writing

2. sitting

3. measuring

4. reading

5. sweeping

6. Pen – writing

7. Chair – sitting

8. Book – reading

9. Knife – cutting

10. Ruler – measuring

SUMMARY

Pupils learned that every object has a function and we use the phrase “is used for” to explain what objects are meant for.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by showing real objects (pen, book, chair, ruler) and asking:

• What is this object?

• What do we use it for?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and identify the objects.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of function of an object.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning.

3. The teacher introduces the expression “is used for” to show function.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and repeat examples.

4. The teacher gives examples:

• A pen is used for writing.

• A chair is used for sitting.

• A ruler is used for measuring.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat after the teacher.

5. The teacher writes more examples on the board and reads them aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read along.

6. The teacher asks pupils to mention objects in the classroom and their functions.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond orally.

7. The teacher guides pupils to construct their own sentences using “is used for.”

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make sentences in pairs and individually.

8. The teacher corrects pupils’ errors in pronunciation and sentence structure.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and repeat correctly.

9. The teacher gives short exercises for pupils to complete in their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils attempt the exercises.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising how to express the function of objects using “is used for.”

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the 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 the function of an object?

2. Give two examples of objects and their uses.

3. Use “is used for” in a sentence.

4. What is a chair used for?

5. What is a pen used for?