Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 2 - Vocabulary Development - Words Associated with Building and Construction

SUBJECT: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 3 and 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development – Words Associated with Building and Construction
CONTENT: Vocabulary related to building and construction (e.g., foundation, walls, land, documents, etc.)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define the meaning of building and construction
• Identify and explain words associated with building and construction
• Use these words in sentences
• Engage in spelling drills for construction-related vocabulary

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, group work, spelling drills

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Flashcards with construction-related vocabulary
• Construction site images
• Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

STEP 1: The teacher introduces the topic by asking learners to define the term "building" and discuss the process of construction. The teacher explains the importance of understanding construction terminology in the context of building a house or other structures.
Learners discuss their prior knowledge of buildings and construction.

STEP 2: The teacher presents vocabulary associated with building and construction, such as foundation, walls, land, and building documents. The teacher defines each term and explains its relevance to the building process.
Learners take notes and ask questions for clarification.

STEP 3: The teacher gives examples of how these words are used in sentences, e.g., "The foundation of the house is very strong" or "The land was cleared before building started."
Learners practice forming sentences using the vocabulary words.

STEP 4: The teacher leads a spelling drill, where students are asked to spell out common building-related words. Students are then divided into groups and given a list of words to spell aloud.
Learners participate in the spelling drills and practice with their peers.

EVALUATION:

• Define building and explain the construction process.
• Identify and explain the meaning of 5 building-related vocabulary words.
• Use the vocabulary words in sentences.
• Spell 5 construction-related words correctly.

CLASS-WORK:

• Write 5 sentences using the vocabulary words learned in class.
• Draw and label the stages of building a house, using the vocabulary words.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing the construction of a house using at least 5 construction-related vocabulary words.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks students' work, corrects errors, and provides feedback on their use of construction vocabulary.