Making Verbal Reports and Statements Primary 6 (Basic 6)

MAKING VERBAL REPORTS and STATEMENTS STATEMENTS PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6)

ENGLISH STUDIES

SPEECH WORK 

THIRD TERM

WEEK 2

PRIMARY 6 (Basic 6) 

THEME: SPEECH WORK 

PREVIOUS LESSON – SECOND TERM ENGLISH STUDIES EXAMINATION 

TOPIC – Making Verbal Reports and Statements 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. define verbal reports and statements correctly.

2. explain the difference between a verbal report and a statement.

3. give examples of verbal reports and simple statements.

4. present a short verbal report clearly and confidently.

5. state the steps involved in making a good verbal report.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of: Course book and Sample of informal letters prepared by the teacher.

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

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book

All Relevant Material

Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

MAKING VERBAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS 

Communication is an important part of our daily life. We speak to share information, express our feelings, and report what we see or hear. One important way of speaking is through verbal reports and statements.

A verbal report is when someone gives information orally about an event, activity, or situation. A statement, on the other hand, is a clear expression of facts, ideas, or opinions spoken aloud.

MEANING OF VERBAL REPORT 

A verbal report is the act of giving information about something by speaking. For examples:

• Reporting what happened during an excursion.

• Telling the class what was learned in a lesson.

• Giving a report about a school event.

MEANING OF STATEMENT 

A statement is a sentence that tells something or gives information. For fxamples:

• I went to the market yesterday.

• Our teacher taught us English.

• The excursion was interesting.

FEATURES OF A GOOD VERBAL REPORT 

A good verbal report should:

• Be clear and easy to understand

• Be well-organized (beginning, middle, ending)

• Use correct grammar

• Be confidently delivered

• Be brief but informative

STEPS IN MAKING A VERBAL REPORT

• Think about what you want to say

• Arrange your ideas in order

• Speak clearly and loudly

• Use simple and correct English

• Maintain eye contact with your audience

EXAMPLES OF VERBAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS 

1. Reporting a Classroom Activity – Today in class, our teacher taught us how to write formal letters. We learned the correct format and were given an assignment to practice at home.

2. Reporting a School Event – Last Friday, our school held a sports competition. Pupils from different houses participated, and the Blue House won the overall trophy.

3. Reporting an Incident – During break time, a pupil slipped near the tap. The teacher was informed, and the pupil was taken to the sick bay.

4. Reporting a Group Work – In our group, we discussed the importance of good manners. We agreed that respect and honesty are very important in our daily lives.

5. Reporting an Excursion – Our class went on an excursion to the museum. We saw many old artifacts and learned about our country’s history.

6. Reporting Morning Assembly – During the assembly, the head teacher spoke about punctuality. She advised all pupils to come to school early every day.

7. Reporting Homework Given – The teacher gave us English homework to write five sentences using new words we learned in class.

8. Reporting a Visitor’s Talk – A guest visited our school and talked about keeping the environment clean. He encouraged us to avoid littering.

9. Reporting a Test or Exam – We had a Mathematics test today. The questions were based on addition and subtraction, and most pupils found it easy.

10. Reporting a Class Discussion – In class today, we discussed how to stay healthy. We talked about eating good food, exercising, and keeping clean.

PRESENTATION

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

Step 1: Introduction of the Topic – The teacher introduces the topic “Making Verbal Reports and Statements.” The teacher asks pupils questions like:

• Have you ever told someone what happened in class?

• How did you explain it?

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction and respond to the questions correctly.

Step 2: Explanation – The teacher explains: Verbal Report as giving information by speaking and Statement as telling or expressing something clearly. Gives simple, relatable examples.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils listen attentively to the teacher and respond to the questions correctly.

Step 3: Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates a short verbal report, for examples – Yesterday, our class had a test in English. The questions were simple, and we finished on time.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils give short verbal reports about: Classroom activities, School events, etc.

Step 4: Guided Practice – The teacher asks pupils to give short verbal reports based on: What happened during break time and What was taught in the last lesson? Teacher corrects mistakes politely.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils practice speaking clearly and confidently. Also, pupils correct one another under teacher’s guidance.

Step 5: Summary – Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board.

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 verbal report?

2. what is a statement?

3. mention two examples of verbal reports.

4. how should you speak when giving a verbal report?

5. why is it important to give clear reports?

ASSESSMENT/HOMEWORK

Write a short verbal report on: My Last School Activity (5–6 sentences)

MY LAST SCHOOL ACTIVITY (VERBAL REPORT AND STATEMENTS)

1. Last week, our school organized a cultural day celebration. 2. Pupils came dressed in different traditional attires from various tribes. 3. There were dances, songs, and drama presentations which made the event very interesting. 4. Our class performed a short play, and we were applauded by teachers and pupils. 5. The principal thanked everyone for their participation and encouraged us to respect our culture. 6. It was an enjoyable and memorable activity for all of us.