Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 5

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining what writing means

Writing" is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further explains the four types of writing

1. Expository-It is the type of writing in which the author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader. It is also called informational writing

2. Persuasive-it is a writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader

3. Narrative-it is a writing in which the author tells a story. It could be a fiction or a non-fiction story

4. Descriptive- it is a type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details

The teacher provides several examples of headings and ask the pupils to identify which of the writing they fall under

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The pupils are asked to

1. Define writing

2. List and explain the four types of writing

3. Identify the type of writing being described in the list provided

- 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