Passage on National Values Using Correct Stress and Intonation Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 6 English Studies

PASSAGES ON NATIONAL VALUES USING CORRECT STRESS AND INTONATION PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) THIRD TERM WEEK 6 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

THIRD TERM

WEEK 6

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)

THEME – SPEECH WORK

TOPIC – PASSAGES ON NATIONAL VALUES USING CORRECT STRESS AND INTONATION

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Reading Passages on National Values Using Correct Stress and Intonation

3. Classwork

4. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain national values.

2. Identify examples of national values.

3. Read passages using correct stress and intonation.

4. Pronounce words clearly and correctly.

5. Answer questions based on the passage.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about good manners, moral instructions, and reading simple passages aloud in class. They are also familiar with basic pronunciation and sentence reading.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping pupils to read passages on national values such as honesty, respect, and discipline using correct stress and intonation for better understanding and clear expression.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Reading passage chart

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. Audio recordings (if available)

4. Print materials/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

National values are good behaviours and attitudes that help a country to grow and develop.

Examples of national values include:

honesty

respect

discipline

hard work

patriotism

Stress and intonation help us to read words and sentences correctly and express meaning clearly.

In this lesson, pupils will read passages on honesty, respect, and discipline while practicing correct pronunciation and expression.

PASSAGES ON NATIONAL VALUES USING CORRECT STRESS AND INTONATION

Reading Passage 1: Honesty

Honesty is a very important national value. A person who is honest tells the truth at all times. Honest people do not cheat in school or lie to others. When people are honest, society becomes peaceful and trustworthy. We should always practice honesty in our daily lives.

Reading Passage 2: Respect

Respect is another important national value. We should respect our parents, teachers, and elders. Respect helps to build good relationships in society. When we respect others, we will also be respected. Respect brings peace and unity among people.

Reading Passage 3: Discipline

Discipline means obeying rules and doing the right thing at the right time. A disciplined person is well-behaved and responsible. Discipline helps students to succeed in school and life. Without discipline, there will be confusion and disorder in society.

CLASSWORK/ASSIGNMENT

A. Answer the Questions.

1. What are national values?

2. Mention three examples of national values.

3. What is honesty?

4. Why is respect important in society?

5. What is discipline?

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. National values are good ______ that help society to grow.

7. ______ means telling the truth at all times.

8. We should respect our ______ and teachers.

9. Discipline means obeying ______.

10. ______ helps students to succeed in school.

C. True or False

11. Honesty means telling lies. ______

12. Respect helps to build good relationships. ______

13. Discipline means obeying rules. ______

14. National values are bad behaviours. ______

15. Patriotism means love for one’s country. ______

D. Oral Practice

16. Read aloud the word: honesty

17. Read aloud the word: respect

18. Read aloud the word: discipline

19. Read aloud the sentence: Honesty is a good national value.

20. Read aloud the sentence: We should respect our teachers and elders.

ANSWERS

1. National values are good behaviours that help society to grow.

2. Honesty, respect, discipline (any correct three).

3. Honesty means telling the truth at all times.

4. Respect is important because it builds good relationships in society.

5. Discipline means obeying rules and doing the right thing.

6. behaviours

7. Honesty

8. parents

9. rules

10. Discipline

11. False

12. True

13. True

14. False

15. True

D. Oral Practice – Teacher guides pupils to read aloud with correct stress and intonation.

SUMMARY

National values are good behaviours and attitudes that help individuals live well in society and help the country to develop. Pupils learned that national values are good behaviours that help society grow. They also practiced reading passages using correct stress and intonation to improve their speaking and reading skills.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

What do you understand by good behaviour?

Mention some good habits in school.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond orally.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of national values as good behaviours that help society to grow.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher introduces examples of national values:

honesty

respect

discipline

hard work

patriotism

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat the values after the teacher.

4. The teacher explains stress and intonation as the correct way of reading words and sentences to show meaning.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and repeat.

5. The teacher reads the passage on Honesty aloud with correct stress and intonation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully.

6. The teacher guides pupils to read the passage together as a class.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read aloud in groups.

7. The teacher corrects pronunciation errors and demonstrates correct reading.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat after the teacher.

8. The teacher leads pupils to read the passages on Respect and Discipline.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read individually and in pairs.

9. The teacher asks pupils questions based on the passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions orally.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising national values and the importance of correct stress and intonation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively 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,