Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - English Comprehension - eading: Teaching Of New Words Meaning And Compr

## Lesson Plan: English Comprehension and Writing for Primary 4 ### Topic: Reading Comprehension, Teaching New Words, Writing about Holidays, and Dictation **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 90 minutes **Subject:** English Comprehension and Writing ### Objectives - Students will learn the meanings of new vocabulary words from a selected passage. - Students will practice reading comprehension by answering questions about the passage. - Students will write a short essay titled "How I spent my last holiday." - Students will participate in dictation using selected words from the passage read. ### Materials - Selected passage for reading comprehension - Whiteboard and markers - Vocabulary flashcards - Writing paper and pencils - Dictation sheets ### Lesson Outline #### 1. Introduction (10 minutes) - Greet the students and take attendance. - Briefly discuss the objectives of today's lesson. - Introduce the topic of the reading passage. #### 2. Reading Comprehension (30 minutes) - Distribute the selected passage to the students. - Read the passage aloud as a class. Encourage students to follow along. - Highlight new or challenging words as you read. - Discuss the meanings of the new words. Use flashcards to show the word, definition, and an example sentence. - Example words: Excursion, Adventure, Destination, Excited, Explore - Ask students to re-read the passage in pairs, focusing on understanding the new vocabulary. #### 3. Comprehension Questions (15 minutes) - Distribute questions related to the passage. - Allow students to work individually to answer the questions. - Discuss the answers as a class, clarifying any misunderstandings. #### 4. Writing Exercise (20 minutes) - Introduce the writing topic: "How I spent my last holiday." - Discuss some ideas on how to structure their writing (Introduction, Main Events, Conclusion). - Allow students to spend 15 minutes writing their essays. - If time permits, invite a few students to read their essays aloud to the class. #### 5. Dictation (15 minutes) - Select 5-10 words from the passage for dictation practice. - Example words: Adventure, Excited, Explore, Journey, Memories - Say each word aloud, with a brief pause in between for students to write it down. - Collect the dictation sheets to review and provide feedback. #### 6. Conclusion (5 minutes) - Recap the day's lesson and what the students have learned. - Give a brief preview of the next lesson topic. - Assign any homework if necessary (e.g., complete the comprehension questions, write more about their holiday). ### Assessment - Evaluate student comprehension through the answers to the comprehension questions. - Assess writing skills based on the "How I spent my last holiday" essay. - Check the accuracy of spelling and understanding through the dictation exercise. ### Follow-Up/Homework - Students can be asked to find additional vocabulary words related to the passage at home. - Encourage students to keep a journal where they describe their daily activities, incorporating new words they learn in class. ### Notes - Be mindful of different reading levels in the class and provide additional support to those who may need it. - Encourage peer collaboration and support to enhance learning. ### Reflection - After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider student engagement and understanding when planning subsequent lessons. This lesson plan should provide a structured approach to teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing skills to Primary 4 students.