TERM: 1^st Term

SUBJECT: Grammar

WEEK: 3

CLASS : PRIMARY 5

AGE: 10 years

DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC : Gender

CONTENT : Gender

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

Explain the meaning of Gender
Describe the four groups of gender and their examples
Mention the gender of some proper nouns, common nouns and animals

SET INDUCTION : The teachers uses pictures of male and female genders to arouse the interest of the pupils

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities,

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : Metropolitan English series English grammar for Basic Education Book 3 page 17-19, flash cards and charts on genders, the New first Aid in English(second edition) by Angus Maciver page 5-9

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Gender

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPILS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by Explaining what gender means Gender is a state of being male or female in relation to social and cultural roles	Pupils observe, learn and participate
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains the four groups of gender 1. Masculine gender- this is for the male e.g boy, man uncle, nephew 2. Feminine gender- this is used for the female e.g female, sister, girl, mother, niece 3. Common gender- this is for either male or female e.g baby, infant, guardian, pupil 4. Neuter gender- this is for things without life e.g house, book, table, bag etc She further lists the examples of genders of some proper nouns, common nouns and animals 1. Proper nouns Alexander-Alexandra John-Joan Paul-Pauline/Paulina Victor- Victoria Christian-Christiana Joseph-Josephine Francis-Francisca Denis-Denise Emmanuel-Emmanuella 2. Common nouns Mother-father Niece-nephew Boy-girl Gentleman-lady Brother-sister Mr-Mrs He-she Son-daughter Boy’s scout-girl’s guide Grandson- grand daughter Uncle-aunt Prince-princess Host-hostess Duke-Duchess Priest-Priestess Hunter-huntress 3. animals He-goat - she-goat Dog- bitch Pig-sow Rabbit-doe Tiger-tigress Gander-goose Fox-vixen Bull-cow	Pupils observe, learn and participate
3	EVALUATION	The pupils are asked to 1. explain what gender is 2. Explain and give examples of the four groups of gender 3. Give three examples of gender of a. proper nouns b. common nouns c. animals	- Pupils observe, learn and participate
4	CLASS-WORK	Pupils are asked to answer questions A on page 19 of the text-book and page 7-8 Nos 1-5 of the New first Aid in English(second edition) by Angus Maciver	Pupils observe, learn and participate
5	ASSIGNMENT	Pupils are asked to answer questions B on page 19 of the reference text and pag 8-9 Nos 6-7 of the New first Aid in English(second edition) by Angus Maciver	Pupils participate
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commend the pupils

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