Writing Composition Involving Expression of Personal Opinion Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 1 English Writing

WRITING COMPOSITION INVOLVING EXPRESSION OF PERSONAL OPINION PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) THIRD TERM WEEK 1 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

THIRD TERM

WEEK 1

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)

THEME – WRITING

TOPIC – COMPOSITION INVOLVING EXPRESSION OF PERSONAL OPINION

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Writing Composition Involving Expression of Personal Opinion

3. Class Activities

4. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain what a personal opinion is.

2. Identify opinion words in sentences.

3. Express their opinions in writing.

4. Write a simple composition giving personal views.

5. Organize ideas into paragraphs.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils already know how to write simple compositions. This lesson helps them express their own ideas and opinions clearly.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample compositions

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. English textbook

4. Pictures for discussion

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

A personal opinion is what a person thinks or feels about something. It is not always a fact, but it shows a person’s idea, belief, or view.

Different people may have different opinions about the same thing.

Opinion Words

When we express our personal opinion, we use words like:

I think

I believe

I feel

In my opinion

Examples:

I think school is very important.

I believe reading books is good.

In my opinion, teachers are helpful.

I feel that learning English is easy.

Features of Opinion Writing

It expresses what the writer thinks.

It may not be a fact.

It uses opinion words.

It gives reasons for ideas.

Sample Composition.

Importance of Personal Opinion

Personal opinion helps pupils to:

express their ideas clearly.

give reasons for their thoughts.

improve speaking and writing skills.

communicate confidently.

In this lesson, pupils will learn how to express their own opinions correctly in sentences and compositions.

COMPOSITION PRACTICE

Writing Composition Involving Expression of Personal Opinion:

1. My Opinion About School

In my opinion, school is very important. I believe that every child should go to school. I feel that school helps us to learn many useful things.

I think teachers are very important because they help us to understand our lessons. I also believe that studying hard will help me become successful in life.

In conclusion, I think school is a good place for learning and building a better future.

2. I like living in a city better than in a village

In my opinion, I like living in a city better than in a village. Cities are more developed and have many good facilities such as good roads, hospitals, schools, and markets.

Life in the city is more comfortable because everything is easier to get. There are many opportunities for education and employment in the city. People also enjoy better transportation and electricity.

Although villages are peaceful and have fresh air, I still prefer living in a city because of its modern development and advantages. In conclusion, I believe that living in a city is better than living in a vill age.

3. Farmer is better than the teacher

In my opinion, I do not agree that a farmer is better than a teacher. I believe that both farmers and teachers are very important in society.

Farmers produce food for people to eat, while teachers educate children and help them to become useful and successful in life. Without farmers, there would be no food, and without teachers, there would be no knowledge.

Both of them play different important roles in the society. In conclusion, I think farmers and teachers are equally important and one is not better than the ot her.

4. Books are better than films

In my opinion, I believe that books are better than films. Books help us to gain more knowledge and improve our reading and writing skills.

Reading books also develops our imagination because we create pictures in our minds. Books teach us many lessons and improve our vocabulary.

Although films are interesting and entertaining, they do not give as much detail as books. In conclusion, I think books are more useful and better than films.

5. Giving youths mobile phones at an early age is harmful

In my opinion, giving youths mobile phones at an early age is harmful. I believe that young children may not be able to use mobile phones wisely.

Mobile phones can distract children from their studies and reduce their concentration in school. They may also expose children to bad content and unhealthy habits if not properly guided by adults.

Although mobile phones can be useful for learning and communication, I still think that young children should be carefully supervised when using them. In conclusion, I believe that giving mobile phones to youths at an early age can be harmful if not properly controlled.

CLASS EXERCISE/HOMEWORK/TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is personal opinion?

2. Mention two opinion words.

3. Why do people give opinions?

4. Is opinion always a fact? (Yes/No)

5. Give one example of an opinion word sentence.

B. Complete the Sentences

6. I think school is _______.

7. In my opinion, books are _______ than films.

8. I believe teachers are _______.

9. I feel that learning English is _______.

10. I think mobile phones can be _______ if not controlled.

C. Writing Practice

11. Write a composition on: I like living in a city better than in a village.

12. Write a composition on: Books are better than films.

13. Write a composition on: Giving youths mobile phones at an early age is harmful.

14. Write a short paragraph about your school using your opinion.

15. Write five sentences expressing your opinion about your family.

ANSWERS

1. Personal opinion is what a person thinks or feels about something.

2. I think, I believe, I feel, In my opinion (any two).

3. To express their ideas and feelings.

4. No.

5. Any correct opinion sentence (e.g. I think school is good).

6. important

7. better

8. helpful

9. easy/good

10. harmful

Answers will vary but should include:

correct sentences,

opinion words (I think, I believe, etc.),

clear ideas, and

proper grammar and punctuation.

SUMMARY

A personal opinion is what a person thinks or feels about something. It is not a fact but a belief or idea. When writing opinions, we use words like: I think, I believe, In my opinion and I feel that. Pupils learned that personal opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something and it is expressed using words like I think, I believe, and In my opinion.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

What do you think about your school?

Do you like your teacher? Why?

What do you feel about reading books?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and express their ideas.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of personal opinion as what a person thinks or feels about something.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher introduces opinion words:

I think

I believe

I feel

In my opinion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat the expressions.

4. The teacher gives examples of opinion sentences:

I think school is important.

I believe teachers are helpful.

In my opinion, reading is good.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read after the teacher.

5. The teacher writes a short sample composition on the board and reads it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and identify opinion words.

6. The teacher explains how to give reasons for opinions.

Example: I think school is important because it helps us to learn.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils give their own reasons.

7. The teacher guides pupils to express their opinions about school, family, and friends.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils speak and share ideas.

8. The teacher asks pupils to write a short composition expressing their opinion.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write in their notebooks.

9. The teacher moves around to assist pupils and correct mistakes in grammar and sentence structure.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising opinion words and how to write personal opinion compositions.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate 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,