Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 1 - Words associated with investment

Words associated with investment

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words associated with investment
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to;
a. Identify key vocabulary associated with investment.
b. Use these words in the context of financial discussions.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, case study, role-play, research
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Newspapers, financial reports, whiteboard, markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Introduction:
The teacher begins by discussing the concept of investment, explaining that it involves the allocation of money to an asset or project with the expectation of earning a return. The teacher introduces key investment-related terms such as "speculator," "profit margin," "bullish," "bearish," "dividends," and "bankruptcy."

 

Word Identification:
The teacher provides definitions and examples for each term:

  • Speculator: A person who takes high risks in the financial market to make profits.
  • Profit margin: The difference between the cost of producing and the selling price.
  • Bullish: Believing that the market or a particular asset will rise.
  • Bearish: Believing that the market or a particular asset will fall.
  • Dividends: Payments made by companies to shareholders from profits.
  • Bankruptcy: The state of being unable to pay one’s debts.

 

Guided Practice:
The teacher reads a financial report and highlights the vocabulary words. Learners are asked to underline these words and identify how they are used in the report. The teacher then facilitates a discussion on how these words are applied in real-world financial situations.

 

Evaluation:
Learners are asked to:

  • Define each of the key investment terms and provide an example of each in a sentence.
  • Match the following terms with their meanings:
    • Speculator, Profit margin, Bullish, Bearish, Dividends, Bankruptcy
    • Answers: Person who takes financial risks, Difference between cost and selling price, Optimistic outlook on market, Pessimistic outlook on market, Shareholder payments, Inability to pay debts.
  • Fill in the blanks with appropriate vocabulary words:
    • "The investor was very bullish about the company’s stock."
    • "The company declared a dividend for its shareholders this year."
    • "After several poor financial decisions, the company filed for ___ (bankruptcy)."

Classwork:
Learners are given a case study of a fictional company. They must read the case study and identify the key investment vocabulary used within it. Learners will then present their findings to the class and discuss how these words relate to the company’s financial situation.

 

Assignment:
Learners are to research a well-known company and write a report on its investment strategy. They should include at least five of the investment-related terms learned in class and explain how each term relates to the company's financial practices.

 

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews the investment vocabulary covered in the lesson and provides feedback on the students’ understanding. Learners are encouraged to follow business news and learn more about the financial terms used in real-world investment contexts.