TERM: 3^rd Term

SUBJECT: Grammar

WEEK: 4

CLASS : PRIMARY 4

AGE: 9 years

DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC : Proverbs

CONTENT : Proverbs

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

Explain the meaning of proverbs
List some proverbs and their meaning

SET INDUCTION : The teachers uses pictures of words and sentences indicating Proverbs to arouse the interest of the pupils

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities,

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : The New First Aid in English by Angus Maciver page 108-109, flash cards, sentence strips and charts on the use of Proverbs

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Proverbs

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPILS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson	Pupils observe, learn and participate
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains the meaning of proverb and gives examples of proverbs A proverb is a traditional saying or phrase that expresses a perceived truth. Proverbs often give practical advice and are based on the shared human experience Here are a list of some proverbs and their meanings 1. All that glitters is not gold Meaning: Something might not be as valuable as it seems to be 2. A picture is worth a thousand words Meaning: Explaining something is easier through a picture than by words 3. All good things come to an end Meaning: Nothing great lasts forever 4. Beggars can’t be choosers Meaning: People dependent on others must be content with what is offered to them 5. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Meaning: It is necessary to take the first step to reach your goal 6. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Meaning: What you have is better than what you might get 7. Actions speak louder than words Meaning: What someone does means more than what they say they will do 8. An apple a day keeps the doctor away Meaning: Eating an apple daily keeps you healthy 9. An idle brain is the devil’s workshop Meaning: Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle 10. Better safe than sorry Meaning: It is better to take precautions than to regret later 11. Appearances can be deceptive Meaning: Something might be different from how they appear outwardly 12. A stitch in time saves nine Meaning: It is better to deal with problems immediately than letting them become bigger 13. As you sow, so you shall reap Meaning: Your actions determine your results 14. The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning: Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true 15. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: The perception of beauty varies from person to person	Pupils observe, learn and participate
3	EVALUATION	The pupils are asked to 1. Explain the meaning of proverb 2. List ten proverbs you know and their meaning	- Pupils observe, learn and participate
4	CLASS-WORK	As in evaluation	Pupils observe, learn and participate
5	ASSIGNMENT	As in classwork	Pupils participate
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commend the pupils

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