Giving an Account of Visits to Place of Interest: Local Market, Supermarket, Idanre Hill 4 (Basic 4) Second Term 3 and Third Term Week 3 English Studies

GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF VISITS TO PLACE OF INTEREST: LOCAL MARKET, SUPERMARKET, IDANRE HILL PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) SECOND TERM WEEK 3 AND THIRD TERM WEEK 3 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM WEEK 3

THIRD TERM WEEK 3

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – PLACES OF INTEREST I

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Examples of Places of Interest

3. Summary and Lesson Evaluation

4. Practice Exercise/Assignment/Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. explain what a place of interest is.

2. describe a visit to a local market, supermarket, or Idanre Hill.

3. mention activities that take place in these places.

4. give an oral account of a visit to a place of interest.

5. write a short composition about a visit to a place of interest.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to describe places and events. In this lesson, they will use that knowledge to give an account of visits to places of interest.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of a local market, supermarket, and Idanre Hill

2. Charts showing places of interest

3. Flashcards containing relevant vocabulary

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

A place of interest is a location that people visit because it is important, useful, beautiful, educational, or exciting. Examples include markets, supermarkets, museums, tourist centres, parks, and hills.

When giving an account of a visit, we explain where we went, what we saw, what happened there, and what we learned from the visit.

1. Local Market

A local market is a place where people buy and sell goods such as food items, clothes, vegetables, and household materials.

Things found in a local market:

• Traders

• Buyers

• Food items

• Fruits and vegetables

• Stalls and shops

2. Supermarket

A supermarket is a large self-service shop where people buy goods arranged on shelves.

Things found in a supermarket:

• Shelves

• Trolleys

• Packaged goods

• Cashiers

• Customers

3. Idanre Hill

Idanre Hill is a famous tourist attraction in Idanre Hill. It is known for its beautiful scenery, ancient settlement, and long stairway leading up the hill.

Things found at Idanre Hill:

• Rocky hills

• Long steps

• Beautiful scenery

• Ancient buildings

• Tourists and guides

SAMPLES: GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF PLACES OF INTEREST

1. A VISIT TO THE LOCAL MARKET

Last Saturday, I visited the local market with my mother. The market was very busy and crowded. Many traders were selling different goods such as food items, fruits, vegetables, clothes, and household materials.

I saw buyers moving from one shop to another to buy what they needed. My mother bought rice, tomatoes, fish, and vegetables. The traders were friendly and attended to customers politely.

The market was noisy because many people were talking, buying, and selling. I enjoyed the visit because I saw many things and learned how people trade in the market.

The visit taught me that the local market is an important place where people buy and sell goods for their daily needs.

2. A VISIT TO THE SUPERMARKET

Last weekend, I visited a supermarket with my father. The supermarket was large, clean, and well arranged. Different goods were neatly displayed on shelves.

I saw food items, drinks, toiletries, books, toys, and many other products. Customers pushed shopping trolleys around the supermarket while selecting the items they wanted to buy.

My father bought rice, milk, biscuits, soap, and fruit juice. After shopping, we went to the cashier to pay for the items. The cashier was polite and friendly.

I enjoyed the visit because the supermarket was neat and organized. The visit taught me how goods are displayed and sold in a modern shopping centre.

A VISIT TO IDANRE HILL

Last holiday, I visited Idanre Hill with my parents. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Nigeria.

When we arrived, I saw the beautiful rocky hills and the long staircase leading to the top. The environment was clean and attractive. As we climbed the steps, we enjoyed the fresh air and beautiful scenery around us.

At the top of the hill, I saw ancient buildings, old shrines, and other historical sites. Our guide told us about the history of the people who once lived there. I learned many interesting facts about the culture and traditions of the area.

The visit was exciting and educational. I enjoyed the beautiful view from the hill and took some photographs. It was a memorable experience, and I would love to visit the place again.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A. Fill in the Blanks – Choose the correct words from the box below: supermarket, tourists, traders, shelves, hill, market, customers, goods

1. A local ______ is a place where people buy and sell goods.

2. People who sell items in the market are called ______.

3. Goods in a ______ are neatly arranged on shelves.

4. People who buy things are called ______.

5. Many ______ visit Idanre Hill every year.

6. Idanre Hill is a famous ______ in Ondo State.

7. A supermarket has many ______ for displaying items.

8. People buy and sell ______ in the market.

B. True or False

9. A local market is a place where people buy and sell goods. (______)

10. Goods in a supermarket are usually arranged on shelves. (______)

11. Idanre Hill is located in Lagos State. (______)

12. Tourists visit places of interest. (______)

13. A supermarket is usually clean and well arranged. (______).

C. Match the Places with Their Features

Place – Feature

14. Local Market – a. Long staircase

15. Supermarket – b. Traders and stalls

16. Idanre Hill – c. Shelves and trolleys

D. Composition Writing

17. Write a short account on one of the following:

• A Visit to a Local Market

• A Visit to a Supermarket

• A Visit to Idanre Hill

Your composition should include:

• Where you visited?

• What you saw there?

• Activities that took place.

• What you learned from the visit?

ANSWERS

1. market

2. traders

3. supermarket

4. customers

5. tourists

6. hill

7. shelves

8. goods

9. True

10. True

11. False

12. True

13. True

14. Local Market → b. Traders and stalls

15. Supermarket → c. Shelves and trolleys

16. Idanre Hill → a. Long staircase

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils about places they have visited.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention places they have visited and share their experiences.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a place of interest and gives examples such as a local market, supermarket, and Idanre Hill.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and ask questions.

3. The teacher displays pictures of a local market, supermarket, and Idanre Hill and discusses their features.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and describe what they see in the pictures.

4. The teacher explains the activities that take place in each location.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention activities that occur in the places.

5. The teacher reads a sample account of a visit to a local market.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and identify important details in the account.

6. The teacher reads a sample account of a visit to a supermarket and Idanre Hill.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils compare the different experiences described.

7. The teacher guides pupils to give oral accounts of places they have visited using simple sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils narrate their experiences before the class.

8. The teacher guides pupils to write short accounts of visits to places of interest in their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write their accounts using correct sentences.

9. 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,

1. what is a place of interest?

2. mention three examples of places of interest.

3. what can people buy in a local market?

4. who attends to customers in a supermarket?

5. in which state is Idanre Hill located?

ANSWERS

1. A place people visit because it is useful, interesting, educational, or beautiful.

2. Local market, supermarket, Idanre Hill.

3. Food items, fruits, vegetables, clothes, and household materials.

4. Cashiers or sales attendants.

5. Ondo State.