TERM: 1st Term
SUBJECT: Literature in English
WEEK: 5
CLASS : PRIMARY 1
AGE: 6 years
DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC : Introduction to literature
CONTENT : Why we study Literature as a subject
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to;
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : ICT tools, recommended texts, relevant literatures resource persons
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Why we study literature as a subject
S/N | STEPS | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
1 | INTRODUCTION | The teacher revises the previous topic on the functions of Literature
| Pupils observe, learn and participate |
2 | EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING | The teacher further explains why we study literature as a subject When pupils study Literature, 1. it prepares the learners for the uncertainties of life 2. Pupils develop a sense of individuality and creativity, as they develop their own opinions about issues in their texts. 3. They also learn skills of persuasion – they need to convince others of their interpretations, and this builds their confidence. 4. Pupils learn skills of self-management as well 5. in Literature, the mind is expanded to different ways of answering questions, and it can be applied in life as well finding solutions to problems 6. it develops in pupils enduring values, such as integrity, compassion, loyalty and responsibility 7. Through literature, pupils explore multiple opportunities to discuss and reassess their own values and beliefs. These act as a compass in life as they grow up | Pupils observe, learn and participate |
3 | EVALUATION | 1. Discuss why we study Literature as a subject | - Pupils observe, learn and participate |
4 | CLASS-WORK | As in Evaluation | Pupils observe, learn and participate |
5 | ASSIGNMENT | As in Evaluation | Pupils participate |
6 | CONCLUSION | The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commend the pupils |
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