TERM: 3^rd Term

SUBJECT: Grammar

WEEK: 5

CLASS : PRIMARY 4

AGE: 9 years

DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC : Proverbs

CONTENT : Proverbs II

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. Blood is thicker than water Meaning: Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships 2. When in Rome, do as the Romans do Meaning: Follow the local customs when you visit a foreign place 3. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Meaning: Don’t make plans based on events that have not yet happened 4. Don’t judge a book by its cover Meaning: Don’t form an opinion about someone by their appearance 5. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket Meaning: Don’t risk everything on a single venture 6. Early bird catches the worm Meaning: One who arrives first gets the best chance at success 7. Every cloud has a silver lining Meaning: There is always a positive side to any difficult situation 8. Enjoy it while it lasts Meaning: Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever 9. Honesty is the best policy Meaning: Being honest is the best characteristic 10. Haste makes waste Meaning: Doing something too quickly results in mistakes 11. It’s no use crying over spilt milk Meaning: You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened 12. Strike while the iron is hot Meaning: Grab an opportunity at the most favourable time 13. Laughter is the best medicine Meaning: Trying to be happy is the best cure 14. Every dog has its day Meaning: everyone attains success at some point in their lives 15. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree Meaning: A child has similar characteristics to their parents	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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