Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - English Comprehension - tructure: Further Practice In The Use Of Tenses

### Lesson Plan for Primary 4 English Comprehension #### Lesson Topic: Structure: Further Practice in the Use of Tenses #### Writing: Oral Composition/Narrative: An Interesting Experience #### Grammar: Aural/Discrimination --- #### Objectives: - **Structure:** Students will practice using different tenses accurately in sentences. - **Writing:** Students will compose and narrate an interesting experience they have had, focusing on structure and clarity. - **Grammar:** Students will develop their listening skills to identify correct grammatical structures. --- #### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Worksheets with tense practice exercises - Flashcards for aural discrimination activity - Audio recordings for listening activities - Notebook and pencils for writing --- #### Lesson Structure: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Warm-up:** Begin with a friendly greeting and a brief discussion about their weekend or recent experiences to get them comfortable and engaged. - **Objective Explanation:** Clearly explain the objectives of the lesson. 2. **Section 1: Structure - Tense Practice (20 minutes)** - **Review Past Knowledge:** Quickly review the definitions and uses of past, present, and future tenses. - **Interactive Activity:** Using the whiteboard, write sentences and have students identify and correct the verb tense. - **Worksheet Practice:** Hand out worksheets with sentences that require tense corrections. Students can work individually or in pairs. - **Discussion:** Go over the worksheet answers together and allow students to explain their reasoning. 3. **Section 2: Writing - Narrative Composition (30 minutes)** - **Topic Introduction:** Explain the task of narrating an interesting experience. Provide an example by sharing a brief anecdote from your life. - **Brainstorming Session:** Encourage students to think about an interesting experience and outline their story using mind maps or bullet points. - **Oral Composition:** Students partner up to briefly share their story with their partner. - **Writing Exercise:** Students write down their narratives, focusing on the correct tense throughout their story. - **Peer Review:** Students exchange their written stories with a partner for review and feedback, emphasizing tense correctness. 4. **Section 3: Grammar - Aural Discrimination (20 minutes)** - **Explanation:** Explain that they will practice identifying correct grammatical structures, focusing on tenses, through listening. - **Aural Activity:** Play audio recordings of sentences or short passages. Students will listen and identify whether the use of tenses is correct. - **Flashcard Activity:** Display flashcards with sentences. Read each one aloud, and students must signal (thumbs up/down) if the tense use is correct or incorrect. - **Group Discussion:** Discuss the answers and clarify any misconceptions. 5. **Conclusion (10 minutes)** - **Recap:** Briefly review what was covered in each section of the lesson. - **Student Reflection:** Have students share one thing they learned or found challenging. - **Homework Assignment:** Assign a brief homework task for further practice, such as fixing tenses in a written paragraph or writing a short story using different tenses. - **Q&A:** Allow time for any questions and address them accordingly. --- #### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** Monitor student participation and responsiveness during activities. Provide immediate feedback. - **Summative Assessment:** Review the narratives and worksheet answers to assess understanding and proper usage of tenses. --- #### Differentiation: - **Advanced Students:** Provide more complex sentences for tense correction and encourage detailed narratives. - **Struggling Students:** Offer additional support through guided practice and simplified tasks. Pair them with peers for collaborative learning. --- #### Extension Activity: - **Story Sharing:** Have students share their narratives with the class in the next lesson, focusing on using the correct tenses while speaking. --- #### Notes: - Ensure a supportive and encouraging classroom environment. - Personalize examples and activities to make them relatable and engaging for the students.