Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Oral composition for expository essays

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Oral Composition for Expository Essays
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Participate in discussions on expository essays.
b. Practice making clear and concise statements.
c. Engage in debates or discussions, expressing their ideas effectively.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher modeling, class discussion, debate, use of visuals.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, topic strips, debate prompts, audio clips.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	REVISION	Teacher revises the structure and purpose of an expository essay.	Learners recall the format of an expository essay.
2	INTRODUCTION	Teacher introduces a topic for discussion (e.g., “The importance of good communication skills”). Students brainstorm key points for the essay.	Learners share ideas for the essay topic.
3	PRACTICE	Teacher models a short debate on the topic and demonstrates how to express ideas clearly and persuasively.	Learners participate in a class discussion, responding to prompts.
4	EVALUATION	Teacher asks: “How would you introduce your points in an expository essay?” “Give an example of a clear statement in a debate.”	Learners answer orally or in writing.
5	CLASS-WORK	Students work in pairs to prepare a short debate on a given topic. They will then present their ideas to the class.	Learners work in pairs to prepare and present their debates.
6	ASSIGNMENT	Learners are to write an expository essay on a topic of their choice, focusing on clear and concise ideas.	Learners write and submit their essays.
7	CONCLUSION	Teacher gives feedback on debates and essays, marking for clarity, organization, and persuasive techniques.	Learners listen and make note of corrections.