Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 2 - Words associated with Plumbing

Words associated with Plumbing

SUBJECT: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 7-9

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words associated with Plumbing

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  • Define vocabulary related to plumbing.
  • Identify and use words associated with plumbing in sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Discussion
  • Group activities
  • Spelling drills

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Flashcards with plumbing tools and diagrams
  • Pictures of plumbing systems (pipes, sinks, etc.)
  • Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the topic of plumbing, explaining that it involves the system of pipes, tanks, and other fixtures used to convey water in buildings. The teacher discusses how plumbing is essential for modern life.

STEP 2:
The teacher introduces key plumbing vocabulary, such as:

  • Pipes (e.g., tubes that carry water)
  • Plumber (e.g., a person who installs or repairs plumbing systems)
  • Sink (e.g., a basin used for washing)
  • Tap (e.g., a device used to control the flow of water)
  • Plumb line (e.g., a tool used to measure vertical alignment)

STEP 3:
The teacher explains each word and provides examples:

  • "The plumber fixed the broken pipe."
  • "Water flows through the tap into the sink."
    Students create their own sentences with the vocabulary words.

STEP 4:
Spelling drill: The teacher writes the plumbing terms on the board and asks students to spell them aloud.

EVALUATION:

  • Define plumbing and list 5 related words.
  • Use 5 plumbing-related words in sentences.
  • Match vocabulary with their definitions (e.g., plumber - a person who repairs pipes).

CLASS-WORK:

  • Write 5 sentences using different plumbing-related words.
  • Create a diagram of a plumbing system in a house, labeling key components (e.g., pipes, sink, tap).

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) about plumbing, using at least 6 words related to plumbing.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks students’ work, corrects errors, and commends students for their participation.