Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

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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 colloquialism and gives examples of colloquialisms

A colloquialism is an informal expression that is used more often in relaxed conversation than in formal speech or writing

Here are a list of some colloquialisms and their meanings

1.   Chockablock - something that is completely filled

2.   Chuffed - proud or excited

3.   Codswallop - something made-up or not true

4.   Dodgy - something less than safe or secure

5.   Dog's dinner - a big mess, often used to describe a situation

6.   Gobsmacked - completely surprised

7.   Gutted - horribly disappointed

8.   Knackered - totally exhausted

9.   Lurgy - an illness with symptoms like a cold or flu

10.                Pea souper - a very foggy day

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The pupils are asked to

1. Explain the meaning of colloquialism

2. List ten colloquialisms 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