Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by Explaining what Names are

Names is how a person, thing or place is identified

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher  then lists the origins of names and surnames giving examples

Many first names have a meaning in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Gaelic or Old English e.g

Amanda-lovable

Katherine- pure

Charles- manly

Christopher-carrier of Christ

Clement-merciful

Cyril-loudly

Donald- world chief

Ethel-noble

Fiona-fair

Hilary-cheerful

Margaret-pearl

Peter-rock

Pillip-lover of horses;

Steven-crown

Zoe-life

Surname is a child’s last name which is usually the family’s name of the child’s father. Many surnames were formed as shown below;

1. from occupations- Archer, Baker, Clark, Cook, Farmer, Fisher, Hunter, Mason etc

2. From places- Burns, Cape, Forest, Ford, Lake, Hamilton, Hill etc

3. From animals- Bullock, fox, Hare, Hart, Lamb, Lyon, Wolfe etc

4. From birds- Drake, Nightingale, Peacock, Swan etc

5. From colours- Violet, Green, Blue, Black etc

6. From qualities of mind or body- Bright, Good, Little, Merry, Noble, Smart, Young etc

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The pupils are asked to

1. explain what Names and surnames are

2. Mention and explains the origins of some names and surnames

3. List some names you know, their origins and their meaning

- Pupils observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Same as evaluation

Pupils observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Same as evaluation

Pupils participate

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commend the pupils