Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Oral composition

Oral composition

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Speech
CONTENT: Oral Composition
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Narrate stories clearly with proper speech techniques
b. Answer questions about their narratives
c. Improve fluency in storytelling and speech delivery
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher-led storytelling, group practice, question and answer session
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Story prompts, whiteboard, flashcards, timer

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

REVISION

Teacher revises the concept of storytelling and oral composition. Introduces the process of narrating a story and answering questions about it.

Learners recall what they know about storytelling and ask any questions they may have.

2

INTRODUCTION

Teacher introduces the topic of oral composition and explains how to structure a story: beginning, middle, and end. Demonstrates with a short story.

Learners listen to the teacher’s example and note down key points.

3

PRACTICE

Teacher provides a story prompt and asks learners to create a short story. Learners narrate their stories in front of the class.

Learners narrate their own stories and respond to questions from their peers or teacher.

4

EVALUATION

Teacher asks the class to share some key elements of a good story and how to answer questions related to a story (details, clarity, and confidence).

Learners share their thoughts and discuss elements of effective storytelling.

5

CLASS-WORK

Students answer the following:

1. Write a short story about a personal experience.

2. List 3 techniques to make a story more engaging.

Learners write and submit their responses.

6

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to choose a story from a book or magazine and practice narrating it with proper speech techniques.

Learners prepare for next class by practicing their narrative.

7

CONCLUSION

Teacher provides feedback on learners’ stories and encourages them to continue practicing their oral composition skills.

Learners listen to feedback and implement suggestions for improvement.