Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

Literary elements

TERM: 1ST TERM

SUBJECT: LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

WEEK: 10

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

AGE: 9 years

DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC: Literary elements

CONTENT: Character

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

  1. Explain the meaning and functions of character in a literature

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Character

S/N

STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous topic on the features of poetry

 

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains the meaning and functions of a character

Meaning

The characters are the individuals that the story is about

 

Functions

The main function of a character in a story is to extend or prolong the plot, make it readable and interesting. Many stories use multiple characters, and every story has a main character that affects the plot a great deal.

 

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

1. Explain the meaning and functions of characters in a literature text

- 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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