Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3

Introduction to Literature

TERM: 1st Term

SUBJECT: Literature in English

WEEK: 5

CLASS: PRIMARY 3

AGE: 8 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;

  1. Examine why we study literature as a subject

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

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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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