Writing Descriptive Essay: Bicycle and Automobile Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 6 English Studies

WRITING DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY: BICYCLE AND AUTOMOBILE PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) FIRST TERM WEEK 6 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 6

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING DESCRIPTIVE ABOUT BICYCLE AND AUTOMOBILE 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Descriptive Essay About A Bicycle

3. Descriptive Essay About An Automobile

4. Practice Exercise

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. explain the meaning of a descriptive essay.

2. describe a bicycle and an automobile.

3. identify the features of a bicycle and an automobile.

4. write simple descriptive essays on a bicycle and an automobile.

5. use appropriate descriptive words in their essays.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to describe people and objects using adjectives. This lesson helps them apply these skills in writing descriptive essays about a bicycle and an automobile.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of a bicycle and an automobile.

2. Flashcards with descriptive words.

3. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk.

4. English Language textbook.

5. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials.

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 descriptive essay is a piece of writing that gives detailed information about a person, place, animal, or thing.

A bicycle and an automobile are common means of transportation. They have different features and uses.

DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY ABOUT A BICYCLE

A bicycle is a simple means of transportation with two wheels. It is moved by pedalling and does not use fuel.

A bicycle has a handlebar, pedals, tyres, chain, and a seat. It is light and easy to ride. Many children and adults use bicycles for exercise and short journeys.

A bicycle is useful because it is inexpensive and does not pollute the environment. It also helps to keep the body healthy through regular exercise.

DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY ABOUT AN AUTOMOBILE

An automobile is a vehicle used for transporting people and goods from one place to another. It is commonly called a car.

An automobile has four wheels, an engine, doors, seats, windows, and a steering wheel. It moves with the help of fuel or electricity.

Automobiles are fast, comfortable, and convenient for travelling long distances. They help people save time and make transportation easier.

An automobile is an important means of transportation in modern society.

PRACTICE EXERCISE

Write a short descriptive essay on:

1. A Bicycle

Or

2. An Automobile

Use the following points:

• Appearance

• Parts

• Uses

• Importance

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the topic by showing pictures of a bicycle and an automobile and asking pupils what they know about them.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the objects and describe them briefly.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a descriptive essay and states that it is used to describe a person, place, animal, or thing in detail.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and participate in the discussion.

3. The teacher presents descriptive words that can be used when describing a bicycle and an automobile.

Examples:

• fast

• strong

• useful

• comfortable

• light

• beautiful

• modern

• convenient

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read, pronounce, and spell the words correctly.

4. The teacher discusses the features and parts of a bicycle.

Examples:

• two wheels

• handlebar

• pedals

• chain

• seat

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and name the parts of a bicycle.

5. The teacher discusses the features and parts of an automobile.

Examples:

• four wheels

• engine

• doors

• seats

• steering wheel

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and name the parts of an automobile.

6. The teacher reads sample descriptive essays on a bicycle and an automobile.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and identify descriptive words used in the essays.

7. The teacher explains the structure of a descriptive essay:

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the different parts of the essays.

8. The teacher guides pupils to describe a bicycle and an automobile orally using simple sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils describe the objects using appropriate adjectives.

9. The teacher guides pupils to write short descriptive essays on a bicycle and an automobile.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write their essays in their notebooks.

10. The teacher reads some pupils’ essays, corrects errors, and summarizes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections, participate in the lesson summary, and ask questions where necessary.

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 descriptive essay?

2. how many wheels does a bicycle have?

3. mention four parts of an automobile.

4. state two uses of a bicycle.

5. why is an automobile important?