Writing Composition About A Goat Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 11 English Studies

WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT A GOAT PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) THIRD TERM WEEK 11 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

THIRD TERM

WEEK 11

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT A GOAT 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Simple Composition about A Goat

3. Guidelines for Writing Composition About A Goat

4. Practice Exercise and Answers

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Describe a goat correctly.

2. Identify the physical features of a goat.

3. Write simple sentences about a goat.

4. Develop a short composition on a goat.

5. Improve their writing skills.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned how to write simple sentences and short compositions about animals and familiar objects.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping pupils to describe a goat using correct and simple English sentences, and to arrange their ideas into a well-structured composition.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Picture of a goat

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. English textbook

4. 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

A composition is a group of sentences written in correct order to describe a person, animal, place, or thing.

In this lesson, pupils will learn how to write a simple composition about a goat, describing its appearance, feeding habits, uses, and importance.

A goat is a domestic animal that is commonly reared by farmers for meat and milk.

SIMPLE COMPOSITION 1

A goat is a domestic animal. It has four legs, two ears, two eyes, and a short tail. Most goats have horns on their heads.

A goat feeds on grass, leaves, and other plants. It is a useful animal because it provides meat and milk for people. Farmers also sell goats to make money.

Goats are active and can move from one place to another easily. They are commonly found in villages and farms.

I like goats because they are useful animals and easy to keep.

SIMPLE COMPOSITION 2

A goat is a useful domestic animal. It is usually reared by farmers at home and in the farm. Goats are found in villages and some towns.

A goat has four legs, two eyes, two ears, and a short tail. Some goats have horns on their heads. They are strong animals and can walk long distances.

Goats eat grass, leaves, and other green plants. They also drink water to stay healthy. They are very active animals and like to move around.

Goats are useful because they provide meat and milk for people. Farmers also sell goats to earn money.

I like goats because they are helpful animals and easy to take care of.

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING COMPOSITION: A Goat

To write a good composition about a goat, pupils should follow these guidelines:

1. Introduction

• Start with a simple sentence.

• Mention that a goat is a domestic animal.

Example: A goat is a domestic animal.

2. Physical Description

• Describe what a goat looks like.

• Mention body parts such as legs, eyes, ears, and horns.

Example points:

• It has four legs.

• It has two ears and two eyes.

• Some goats have horns.

3. Feeding Habit

• State what a goat eats.

Example: A goat eats grass and leaves.

4. Uses of a Goat

• Mention why goats are useful.

Example:

• It provides meat and milk.

• Farmers sell goats for money.

5. Conclusion

• End the composition neatly. Say why you like goats.

Example: I like goats because they are useful animals.

Important Tips

• Use simple sentences.

• Write in paragraphs.

• Use present tense.

• Spell words correctly.

• Make your handwriting neat.

PRACTICE EXERCISE AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Answer the Questions.

1. What is a goat?

2. Mention two parts of a goat’s body.

3. What does a goat eat?

4. Mention two uses of a goat.

5. Why do you like goats?

B. Fill in the Blanks.

6. A goat is a ______ animal.

7. A goat has ______ legs.

8. Goats eat ______ and leaves.

9. A goat gives ______ and milk.

10. Farmers sell goats to get ______.

C. True or False

11. A goat is a wild animal. ______

12. A goat has four legs. ______

13. Goats eat grass. ______

14. Goats are useful animals. ______

15. All goats have wings. ______

D. Writing Practice

16. Write one sentence about the appearance of a goat.

17. Write one sentence about what a goat eats.

18. Write one sentence about the use of a goat.

19. Write one sentence describing a goat.

19. Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a goat.

ANSWERS

1. A goat is a domestic animal.

2. Legs, ears, eyes (any two).

3. Grass and leaves.

4. It provides meat and milk; it is sold for money (any two).

5. Any correct reason (e.g. it is useful or easy to keep).

6. domestic

7. four

8. grass

9. meat

10. money

11. False

12. True

13. True

14. True

15. False

16. A goat has four legs.

17. A goat eats grass and leaves.

18. A goat provides meat and milk.

19. A goat is a useful animal.

20. A goat is a domestic animal. It has four legs and two horns. It eats grass and leaves.

SUMMARY

A goat is a domestic animal commonly reared by farmers. It is useful for meat, milk, and income. Goats are found in many homes and farms. Pupils learned how to describe a goat and write a simple composition about its features, feeding habits, and usefulness.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

• Have you seen a goat before?

• What does a goat look like?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond orally.

2. The teacher explains that a composition is a group of sentences written to describe a person, animal, place, or thing.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher introduces the topic: A Goat.

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

4. The teacher shows a picture of a goat and guides pupils to describe it.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils describe the goat orally.

5. The teacher writes key points on the board:

• domestic animal

• four legs

• grass eater

• useful animal

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read and copy the points.

6. The teacher reads the sample composition aloud with correct expression.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully.

7. The teacher explains the structure of the composition:

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify each part.

8. The teacher guides pupils to write their own composition about a goat.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write in their notebooks.

9. The teacher moves around to assist and correct pupils’ work.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising how to write a composition about an animal.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively.

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 goat?

2. How many legs does a goat have?

3. What does a goat eat?

4. Mention two uses of a goat.

5. Write one sentence about a goat.