Writing Composition About My Grandma Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 10 English Studies

WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT MY GRANDMA PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) THIRD TERM WEEK 10 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

THIRD TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT MY GRANDMA 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Writing Composition About My Grandma

3. Practice Exercise and Answers

4. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Describe a family member.

2. Write simple sentences in correct order.

3. Develop a short composition.

4. Use correct grammar and punctuation.

5. Express ideas clearly in writing.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned how to write short compositions about family members and people they know, using simple and correct sentences.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping pupils to describe their grandma in a well-arranged composition, using correct sentence structure and clear ideas.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of elderly people

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, place, or thing.

In this lesson, pupils will learn how to write a simple composition about their grandma, describing her appearance, character, and what she does at home.

A grandma is the mother of one’s father or mother. She is usually kind, loving, and caring.

WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT MY GRANDMA 1

My grandma is a kind and loving woman. She is old but strong and healthy. She lives with us in our family house.

She always tells us interesting stories and advises us to behave well. My grandma is very caring and friendly. She helps my mother at home and looks after us when our parents are busy.

I love my grandma very much because she teaches me good manners and always prays for our family.

WRITING COMPOSITION ABOUT MY GRANDMA 2

My grandma is a very kind and caring woman. She is old but very strong and healthy. She lives with my family in our house.

She always takes care of us and gives us good advice. My grandma is very friendly and tells us interesting stories. She also prays for our family every day.

In her free time, she likes to sit under the tree and rest. Sometimes, she helps my mother with small house chores.

I love my grandma because she is loving, helpful, and always teaches me good manners.

PRACTICE EXERCISE AND ANSWERS

A. Answer the Questions.

1. Who is a grandma?

2. Mention two qualities of your grandma.

3. Where does your grandma live?

4. What does your grandma do for the family?

5. Why do you love your grandma?

B. Fill in the Blanks.

6. A grandma is the mother of our ______ or mother.

7. My grandma is very ______ and caring.

8. She tells us interesting ______.

9. My grandma helps in the ______.

10. I ______ my grandma very much.

C. True or False

11. A grandma is always young. ______

12. Grandmas can give good advice. ______

13. All grandmas are kind and caring. ______

14. We should respect our grandma. ______

15. A composition is a group of sentences. ______

D. Writing Practice

 

16. Write one sentence about your grandma’s character.

17. Write one sentence about what your grandma does at home.

18. Write one sentence about how you feel about your grandma.

19. Describe your grandma using one adjective.

20. Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about your grandma.

ANSWERS

1. A grandma is the mother of our father or mother.

2. Kind, caring (any correct two).

3. At home / with the family (acceptable answers).

4. She takes care of the family and gives advice.

5. Any correct reason (e.g. she is kind and caring).

6. father

7. kind

8. stories

9. house chores

10. love

11. False

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. My grandma is very kind.

17. She helps in cooking at home.

18. I love my grandma very much.

19. My grandma is caring.

20. My grandma is kind and loving. She takes care of us. I love her very much.

SUMMARY

A composition is a group of sentences written in order to describe a person, place, or thing. Pupils learned how to write a short composition about their grandma using simple and correct English sentences.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

• Who is your grandma?

• What do you like about your grandma?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond orally.

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

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher introduces the topic: My Grandma.

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

4. The teacher writes key points on the board:

• kind

• loving

• old

• caring

• storyteller

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

5. The teacher reads a sample composition about “My Grandma” aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully.

6. The teacher explains the structure of the composition:

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify each part.

7. The teacher guides pupils to write their own composition in their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write individually.

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

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections.

9. The teacher invites some pupils to read their work aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read their compositions.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising how to write about a family member using simple sentences.

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. Who is a grandma?

2. Mention two things your grandma can do.

3. Why do you love your grandma?

4. Write one sentence about your grandma.

5. What is a composition?