Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3

Genres of Literature

TERM: 1st Term

SUBJECT: Literature in English

WEEK: 7

CLASS: PRIMARY 3

AGE: 8 years

DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC: Genres of literature

CONTENT: Features of Prose

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

  1. Outline the features of Prose

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Features of Prose

S/N

STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous topic on the genres of literature

 

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher outlines the features of Prose

1. Language and choice of words

The language of prose is an everyday language. It uses a grammatical structure of sentences, chapter and paragraphs, and the sentences and thought continues across the lines

 

2. Sequence: Prose is made up of characters and incidences that are organized in a chronological order.

 

3. Use of Narrative Technique: The technique employed in a prose is that of a story teller.

 

4. Absence of Rhythmic Pattern: Prose does not make use of rhythmic pattern or meter.

 

5. Detailed and Explicit. it paints a picture of every bit of the surroundings and circumstances

6. Use of Characters: Prose uses both fictional and nonfictional characters to narrate its story and achieve its purpose.

 

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

1. List and explain the features of prose

- 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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