Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 2

Introduction to Literature

TERM: 1st Term

SUBJECT: Literature in English

WEEK: 1

CLASS : PRIMARY 2

AGE: 7 years

DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC : Introduction to literature

CONTENT : Definition of Literature

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

  1. Define Literature
  2. Explain the forms of Literature

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : ICT tools, recommended texts, relevant literatures resource persons

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Definition of literature

S/N

STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces the new topic by defining what Literature is

Literature is a group of works of art made up of words.

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further explains the two forms of literature

1. Oral literature or folk literature is a literature that is spoken or sung

2. Literature is writing that uses artistic expression and form and is considered to have merit or be important. As an artistic term, literature refers to written works, such as novels, short stories, biographies, memories, essays, and poetry

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

1. Define Literature

2. Explain the two forms of Literature

- 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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