Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 2 - Vocabulary development - Spelling of words

SUBJECT: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

TERM: 1^st TERM

WEEK: 7 and 8
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development – Spelling of Words
CONTENT: Treatment of commonly misspelled words, dictation exercise, and the use of a dictionary
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Identify and correct commonly misspelled words
• Practice dictation and make necessary corrections
• Explain the importance of using a dictionary for correct spelling and meanings

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Dictation, Group activities, Dictionary practice
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Flashcards with commonly misspelled words
• Dictionaries
• Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

STEP 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the topic of spelling. The teacher emphasizes the importance of correct spelling in communication and provides examples of frequently misspelled words (e.g., necessary, accommodation, receive).
Learners listen and discuss examples of misspelled words.

STEP 2: The teacher introduces a list of commonly misspelled words and asks students to identify the correct spelling. The teacher also explains possible reasons for common misspellings (e.g., silent letters, confusing vowel combinations).
Learners participate in identifying the words and noting down the correct spellings.

STEP 3: The teacher conducts a dictation exercise, reading a passage aloud, and asks students to write down the dictated words. Afterward, students exchange their written work with a partner to correct mistakes.
Learners write and correct the dictation as a class exercise.

STEP 4: The teacher demonstrates how to use a dictionary to find the meaning, pronunciation, and correct spelling of words. Students practice using the dictionary to look up words they misspelled during the dictation exercise.
Learners practice dictionary use individually and in pairs.

EVALUATION:

• Write the correct spelling of 10 commonly misspelled words.
• Correct the misspelled words in a dictation exercise.
• Use a dictionary to find the meaning and correct spelling of at least five words.
• Complete the sentence: “It is important to ______ the dictionary when unsure about a word.”

CLASS-WORK:

• Write the correct spelling of 10 dictated words.
• Exchange papers with a partner and correct any spelling mistakes.
• Use a dictionary to look up 5 words and write their correct meanings.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a list of 10 commonly misspelled words with their correct spellings. Use each word in a sentence.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks students’ work, corrects errors, and praises students for participation.