Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Listening attentively to follow directions effectively

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Listening attentively to follow directions effectively
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify and understand common direction words (e.g., near, behind, around, next to)
b. Listen and respond accurately to spoken directions
c. Use direction words appropriately in speech
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Listening comprehension, demonstration, question and answer, peer interaction
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with direction words, audio recordings, classroom objects (e.g., bag, chair, board), printed direction maps

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS' ACTIVITY
1	REVISION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on stress in four-syllable words	Learners recall and respond
2	INTRODUCTION	The teacher introduces direction words like: near, behind, around, beside, next to. Teacher models using classroom items (e.g., “The bag is behind the chair”)	Learners listen and repeat the sentences
3	PRACTICE	Teacher gives oral directions using classroom objects. E.g., “Put your book next to your bag.” Students take turns giving directions to their classmates	Learners listen, follow the directions, and practice giving directions
4	EVALUATION	Teacher asks: 1. Mention two direction words. 2. What does "behind" mean? 3. Use "next to" in a sentence	Learners respond orally
5	CLASS-WORK	Answer the following: 1. Write five direction words. 2. Use any three in separate sentences	Learners write and submit responses
6	ASSIGNMENT	Learners complete: 1. Write a short dialogue giving direction from your house to the school using at least 5 direction words	Learners complete at home and submit next class
7	CONCLUSION	Teacher reviews key points, corrects work, and commends efforts	Learners observe and note corrections