Oral Narrative and Descriptive: A Visit to my Village Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 6 English Studies

ORAL COMPOSITION/NARRATIVE/DESCRIPTION: A VISIT TO MY VILLAGE PRIMARY 4 FIRST TERM WEEK 6 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 6

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4)

THEME – SPEECH WORK

TOPIC – ORAL COMPOSITION

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Features and Examples of Oral Narrative

3. Importance of Oral Narrative and Descriptive

4. Summary and Lesson Evaluation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. explain what an oral composition is.

2. describe a visit to a village or an interesting experience.

3. speak fluently using simple sentences.

4. arrange ideas in correct order (beginning, middle, and end).

5. use correct vocabulary in oral expression.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils have practised speaking about familiar events and experiences. In this lesson, they will use that knowledge to give an oral description of a visit to a village or an interesting experience.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of villages and rural life

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. Flashcards with guiding words (village, journey, river, farm, visit)

4. Audio/teacher narration

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

An oral composition is a spoken description of an event, place, or experience in correct and clear sentences.

EXAMPLES OF ORAL COMPOSITION TOPICS

1. My School

2. My First Day in School

3. A Visit to My Village

4. How to Cook Rice

5. My Best Friend

FEATURES OF ORAL COMPOSITION

1. It is spoken, not written.

2. It is done in correct sentences.

3. It follows a logical order (beginning, middle, end).

4. It describes real or imaginary events.

5. It uses simple English words.

Oral Composition (Narrative): A Visit to My Village

Last holiday, I visited my village with my parents. We travelled by bus early in the morning. The journey was long but interesting because I saw many trees, rivers, and small towns.

When we arrived, my grandparents welcomed us warmly. I saw big farms and animals like goats and chickens. I also helped my grandfather on the farm.

In the evening, we sat outside and listened to stories from the elders. I enjoyed my visit to the village very much.

Oral Composition (Narrative): My First Day in School

My first day in school was an exciting experience. I went to school with my parents early in the morning. I was a little nervous because everything was new to me.

When I entered the classroom, I saw many pupils sitting neatly. My teacher welcomed me warmly and asked me to sit down. I made new friends and we played together during break time.

I enjoyed my first day in school because everyone was friendly and kind to me. It was a memorable day in my life.

Oral Composition Description): My School

My school is a very good place for learning. The name of my school is ______ Primary School. It is located in a quiet and clean environment.

My school has many classrooms, a library, and a playground. Our teachers are kind, friendly, and hardworking. They teach us many subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Basic Science.

I love my school because it helps me to learn new things every day and become a better person.

Oral Composition (Description): How to Cook Rice

To cook rice, you first wash the rice very well with clean water. After washing, you put the rice in a pot. Then you add enough water and a little salt.

Next, you place the pot on the fire or stove and allow it to boil. You stir it from time to time so that it does not burn. When the rice becomes soft, you remove it from the fire.

Finally, you serve the rice and enjoy your meal.

IMPORTANCE OF ORAL COMPOSITION

1. It improves speaking skills.

2. It builds confidence in pupils.

3. It helps pupils use correct English.

4. It improves thinking and expression.

5. It prepares pupils for writing composition.

SUMMARY

An oral composition is a type of speaking activity in which pupils talk about a topic in correct and clear sentences. It can be a story, description, or explanation of an event or activity.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils to talk about any topic they like (e.g. their school or best friend).

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and speak briefly.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of oral composition as speaking about a topic in correct and clear sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher gives examples of oral composition topics such as My School, My Family, and How to Cook Rice.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention other possible topics.

4. The teacher presents a short sample oral composition and narrates/describes it clearly.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and follow carefully.

5. The teacher explains the importance of speaking in correct order (beginning, middle, and end).

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the order in the sample.

6. The teacher allows pupils to speak on a given topic in front of the class.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils present their oral composition.

7. The teacher corrects errors in pronunciation and sentence structure.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat correct expressions.

8. The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to practise speaking at home.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the review.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks pupils narrate/describe: