English
This is an activity-based interactive learning module for foundational English language learning for beginner-level students. This module additionally focuses on socio-emotional learning (SEL) and uses Theatre of the oppressed as a tool for teaching.
This module is collaboratively prepared by iLAB fellows Hiba, Shahana and Agna with the support of the Circle India foundation.
- Session 1: Vowel
- Session 2 : Blending Vowel - Part 1
- Session 3 : Blending Vowel - Part 2
- Session 4 : Blending With Consonants - Part 1
- Session 5 : Blending With Consonants - Part 2
- Session 6 : Blending With Consonants - Part 3
- Session 7 : Blending With Consonants - Part 4
- Session 8 : Blends
- Session 9 : Opposite words
- Session 10 : Nouns
- Session 11 : Singular and plural Part 1
- Session 12 : Singular and Plural Part 2
- Session 13: Singular and Plural Part 3
- Session 14: Adjectives
- Session 15: Exploring Pronouns: He, She, This, That, and More!
- Session 16: Verbs and Adverbs – Actions and How They Happen
- Session 17: Subject in a Sentence
- Session 18: Articles: a, an, the
- Session 20: Prefixes
- Session 19: Articles
- Session 21: Suffixes
- Session 22: Preposition
- Session 23: Preposition of place
- Session 24: Preposition of time
- Session 25: Introduction to WH questions
- Session 26: WH questions
- Session 27: Auxiliary Verbs
- Session 28: Auxiliary Verbs Be form
- Session 29: Auxiliary verbs(Have Forms,Do forms, modal verbs)
- Session 30: Tenses Introduction
- Session 31: Past tense
- Session 32: Present Tense
- Session 33: Future tense
- Session 34: Rhyming Words
- Session 35: Self Introduction
- Session 36: Conversations
- Session 37: Conversations 2
- Session 38: Descriptions
- Session 39: Sentence Making – Part 1
- Session 40: Sentence Making
Session 1: Vowel
Session Title |
Vowel Adventure |
Objective |
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Topics |
Exploring Vowels: Identifying and Sorting Vowel Sounds |
Material Required
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Methodology |
Teaching Through Games and Song |
Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Greeting
Teacher: Good morning, everyone! Before we get started, I’d love to know—how’s everyone feeling today? Can you share one word to describe your mood today?
Main Activity (60 minutes)
Vowel Songs (40 minutes)
Introduction
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Begin by explaining to the students that vowels are special letters in the alphabet: A, E, I, O, U. These letters make unique sounds that help form words.
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Tell the students they will learn the vowel sounds through a fun song .
Sing the Song
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Sing the song slowly and clearly for each verse (A, E, I, O, U).
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Encourage the students to sing along. You can clap or add some simple hand motions to make it more engaging.
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After singing each verse, repeat it a few times so that students can memorize the pattern.
Verse 1:
A says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
A says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
Every time you see an A,
It says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
A says “ah,” “ah,” “ah.”Repeat
Verse 2:
E says “eh,” “eh,” “eh,”
E says “eh,” “eh,” “eh,”
Every time you see an E,
It says “eh,” “eh,” “eh,”
E says “eh,” “eh,” “eh.”Repeat
Verse 3:
I says “ih,” “ih,” “ih,”
I says “ih,” “ ih,” “ih,”
Every time you see an I,
It says “ih,” “ih,” “ih,”
I says “ih,” “ih,” “ih.”Repeat
Verse 4:
O says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
O says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
Every time you see an O,
It says “ah,” “ah,” “ah,”
O says “ah,” “ah,” “ah.”Repeat
Verse 5:
U says “uh,” “uh,” “uh,”
U says “uh,” “uh,” “uh,”
Every time you see a U,
It says “uh,” “uh,” “uh,”
U says “uh,” “uh,” “uh.”Practice and Repeat
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Have the students take turns singing the verses.
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They can practice alone or in small groups to reinforce their understanding of vowel sounds.
Vowel/non vowel sorting game (20 minutes)
How to play
1.Prepare the Flashcards (Pictures):
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Collect pictures of objects or things that have names starting with vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and others that don't.
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You can take your own pictures or find images online. For example, pictures of an apple (vowel), dog (non-vowel), ice cream (vowel), book (non-vowel),elephant (vowel ) and Car ( non-vowel ).
2.Create the Sheet for Students:
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Draw a table with three columns on a sheet of paper. Label the columns:
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Column 1: Name
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Column 2: Vowels
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Column 3: Non-vowels
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Leave space under each column for students to write their answers.
3.How the Game Works (With Flashcards ):
Show a Flashcard to the students. You can either show the full image or just describe it first.
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Students will say the name of the object aloud.
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Then, they need to identify if the first letter in the word is a vowel (A, E, I, O, U) or not a vowel (meaning it’s a consonant).
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They should write the name of the object in the appropriate column (either Vowels or Non-Vowels).
4. Example Flashcards : Apple,Dog,Ice cream,Book,Elephant,Car
Word Name |
Vowels Column |
Non-Vowels Column |
Apple |
✅ (Vowel) |
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Elephant |
✅ (Vowel) |
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Ice Cream |
✅ (Vowel) |
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Book |
✅ (Non-Vowel) |
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Dog |
✅(Non-Vowel) | |
Car |
✅ (Non-Vowel) |
Scan the QR code to access the printable sheet to distribute to students.
Follow-Up Activity (10 minutes)
Vowel Writing Practice
Objective: Practice writing words that begin with vowels and non-vowels.
Instructions:
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Provide each student with a worksheet that has a list of words with missing letters.
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For each word, students should fill in the missing vowel to complete the word. Example:
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S m _l e → Smile
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B r _ t h _r → Brother
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b __ k → Book
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_ c e c r _a m → Ice cream
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_ m b r _l l_ → Umbrella
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Have students focus on identifying the missing vowel and writing it in the correct spot.
Extension:
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Ask the students to create their own 2 words with missing vowels, then exchange worksheets with a classmate to solve.
Review Questions (10 minutes)
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What are the five vowel letters?
→ A, E, I, O, U -
Which vowel sound do you hear at the beginning of the word “elephant”?
→ /e/ -
Is the word “dog” a vowel word or a non-vowel word? Why?
→ Non-vowel word, because it starts with D, a consonant. -
Fill in the missing vowel: _ p p l e
→ A → Apple -
Name two words that start with a vowel.
→ Example: Ice cream, Umbrella
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge Building
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Students will identify the five vowels: A, E, I, O, U.
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Students will recognize the sounds each vowel makes.
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Students will enhance phonemic awareness by connecting letters to their vowel sounds.
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Students will understand the difference between vowel and non-vowel sounds in words.
Skill Building
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Students will improve auditory discrimination by listening for vowel sounds at the beginning of words.
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Students will practice organizing and sorting words into vowel and non-vowel categories.
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Students will strengthen writing skills by completing and creating words with missing vowels.
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Students will demonstrate self-management by completing tasks independently and staying focused during games and writing activities.
Session 2 : Blending Vowel - Part 1
Session Tittle |
Mastering Vowels : A Fun and Engaging Phonics Journey |
Topic |
Vowel Blend - Part 1 |
Objective |
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Methodology |
Teaching through Activities |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Step 1: Greeting the Students
Teacher: Good morning, everyone! How are you all today?
Wait for students to respond and encourage them to greet back.
Step 2: Expressing Feelings
Teacher: I am so excited to be here with you today because we are going to learn something really fun about vowels!
Teager: Can you show me with your thumbs how you are feeling today? Thumbs up if you're happy, sideways if you're okay, and down if you're a little tired.
Step 3: Encouraging Student Responses
Teacher: Can anyone tell me one thing that made you happy today?
Let a few students share their thoughts.
Step 4: Connecting to the Lesson
Teacher: Just like we are talking and sharing our feelings, words also have sounds that work together. Today, we will explore special vowels that work together in words!
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Introduction (15 minutes)
Vowels are essential for reading, writing, spelling, and speaking. They help us understand words correctly and make communication clearer.
That is - (ai, ee, oa, ie, ue)
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Show flashcards of (ai, ee, oa, ie, ue) .
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Teach one at a time:
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Scan the QR code to print the flashcards
Emphasize that the first vowel says its name, and the second one is silent.
Vowel Blend Relay (30 minutes)
Materials Needed:
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Chart Paper – Draw columns labeled ai, ee, oa, ie, ue like a table.
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Flashcards – Each word should have 3 copies.
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Double-sided tape – To stick the flashcards on the chart.
Game Steps (Step-by-Step Guide)
Setup:
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Place the Chart Paper and Flashcards in the same location (at the front of the class, on a board, or on a table).
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Spread out the flashcards face down (so students cannot see the words).
Start the Game:
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The teacher calls out a word aloud.
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All students must quickly listen and identify the vowel blend in the word.
Pick and Stick:
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Students rush to find the correct flashcard with the word the teacher called out.
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They pick the flashcard and stick it under the correct Vowel Blend column.
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Since each word has 3 flashcards, up to 3 students can participate at the same time.
Corrections if Needed:
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If a student sticks a word in the wrong column, others can help correct it.
Who Wins?
- The students who place the most words correctly and quickly are the winners!
- Everyone gets a chance to play, making it both fun and educational.
[ 5 min Break Time ]
Follow-Up Activity (25 minutes)
Independent Practise (10 minutes)
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Ask students to create words using the vowel blends written on the board.
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This will help them recognise the sounds of letters and form new words independently.
Fill in the Blanks (15 minutes)
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Provide worksheets with missing letters.
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Write the vowel teams (ai, ee, oa, ie, ue) on the board.
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Give students a worksheet to complete.
Example:
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Students will identify the missing letter by showing their pictures.
Ask students to fill in the missing letters from the given vowel teams.
Conclusion
Teacher: Great job today, everyone! You did an awesome job learning about vowel teams like ai, ee, oa, ie, and ue. These help us read, write, and spell better.
Keep practising these blends, and you’ll become experts! Thumbs up if you feel more confident with vowel teams today!
Thanks for your hard work, and I’m excited to see you next time
Review Questions (5 minutes)
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Which vowel team do you hear in the word "boat"?
(Answer: oa) -
What sound do the letters "ee" make in the word "feet"?
(Answer: Long e sound) -
Can you name one word with the vowel team "ai"?
(Examples: rain, train, sail) -
In vowel teams, what happens to the second vowel?
(Answer: It is silent) -
Which vowel team do you hear in the word "blue"?
(Answer: ue)
Expected Learning Outcome
Skill-Based Outcomes:
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Identify and pronounce words with vowel teams (ai, ee, oa, ie, ue).
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Create and spell words using vowel teams independently.
Knowledge-Based Outcomes:
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Recognize the pattern where the first vowel in a vowel team says its name, and the second is silent.
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Apply their knowledge of vowel teams to improve reading fluency and spelling accuracy.
Session 3 : Blending Vowel - Part 2
Session Tittle |
Melody of Vowel Blends |
Topic |
Vowel Blends - Part 2 |
Objective |
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Methodology |
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Material |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Pass the Clap
How to Play:
Stand in a Circle
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Have all the students stand in a circle with you.
Start with a Clap
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The teacher starts by clapping once while making eye contact with a student to their left or right.
Pass It On
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That student claps once and passes it to the next person in the circle by making eye contact and clapping.
Speed It Up
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After one round, try to make it go faster and faster without breaking the rhythm!
Main Activity (60 minutes)
Echo the Blend (15 minutes)
How to Do It:
Teacher as the Leader
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Stand in front of the class and say a vowel blend sound out loud, like:
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“ea says /ee/”
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“ou says /ow/”
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“oi says /oy/”
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“ay says /ay/”
Students Echo It Back
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The whole class repeats the vowel blend sound and action back to you.
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Teacher: “ea says /ee/!”
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Students: “ea says /ee/!”
Vowel Blend Rhythm Game (45 minutes)
How to Do It:
Divide into Teams:
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Split the students into 6 teams and name them after the vowel blends (ea team, ou team, oi team, etc.).
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Each team is responsible for one vowel blend.
Create a Rhythm Pattern:
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Each team must create a simple rhythm pattern using their vowel blend.
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For example:
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ea team → "Leaf, Read, Meat – Clap, Clap, Tap!"
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ou team → "Cloud, House, Mouse – Stomp, Clap, Stomp!"
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They can use claps, taps, stomps, or even small drums to make it fun.
Team Performances:
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All students sit in a circle.
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Each team performs their rhythm while saying their vowel blend words.
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Other teams listen and repeat.
Team Rotation:
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After all teams perform, switch team names so each group gets a new vowel blend.
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Repeat the process, allowing each team to create new rhythms with their new blend.
Final Round:
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All teams perform together, blending all the vowel sounds into a fun class rhythm performance
Follow-Up Activity (15 minutes)
Teacher: “Let’s tell a story to the children”
“Owl’s Day of Kindness – A Vowel Blend Adventure”
Once in a forest, there lived a wise owl.
One day, it saw a kitten saying "meow".
She was lost near a house and didn’t know where to go.The owl felt sorry for her and took her to his tree house.
He gave her a soft couch to rest and shared some warm meat.
Then, he gave her a book to read and even fixed her broken toy.
The kitten smiled and found a shiny coin lying under the table.Later, it began to rain, and they sat near the window watching the clouds.
The kitten looked at the owl and said,
“You are my true friend.”From that day on, they played together, shared stories, and helped anyone who needed a friend.
Follow-up Suggestion:
Ask students to listen carefully and identify the vowel blend words they heard. After , please ask the students to “write it down on your notebook “ Then, let each student pick a word and say it aloud with the blend sound emphasized.
Review Questions (5 minutes)
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Which vowel blend is in the word "cloud"?
(Answer: ou) -
Can you name a word with the vowel blend "ea"?
(Answer: leaf, meat, read) -
What sound does the "oi" blend make?
(Answer: /oy/) -
Which vowel blend do you hear in the word "day"?
(Answer: ay) -
What is the rhythm pattern for the "ou" team?
(Answer: "Cloud, House, Mouse – Stomp, Clap, Stomp!")
Expected Learning Outcome
Skill-Based Outcomes:
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Identify and Pronounce vowel blends such as ea, ou, oi, ow, ay, ew correctly.
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Create and Perform rhythmic patterns using vowel blend words, demonstrating creativity and teamwork.
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Build Confidence in speaking and performing in front of peers, enhancing public speaking skills.
Knowledge-Based Outcomes:
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Demonstrate Understanding of vowel blends through creative performances like songs, rhythms, or actions.
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Enhance Listening and Observation Skills by providing peer feedback during team rotations and performances.
Session 4 : Blending With Consonants - Part 1
Session Tittle |
Blending with Consonants - Part 1 |
Objective |
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Topic |
phonics instruction: Blending consonants and vowel sounds. |
Methodology |
Experiential Learning |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (7 minutes)
Sound Scavenger Hunt
7-minute warm-up activities where students find objects starting with specific consonant sounds.
Door, Board, Fan, Nail, Hand,
Main Activity (65 minutes)
Blending Practise ( 20 minutes )
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Use flashcard to show students how to blends each consonants with the vowels A,E,I,O,U eg- ba, be, bi, bo , bu
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Have students repeat each blend after you.
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Encourage students to take turns practicing the blends with a partner.
Blending Relay Race (45 minutes )
1. Team Setup
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Divide the students into 6 teams:(D,B,F,N,K,H ) Encourage teamwork and communication among team members.
2. Relay Race Setup
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Set up a relay course with flashcards at each station.
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Team D and Team B will go first.
3. How to Play
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The first student in Team D starts by saying "Da" and then runs to the station where Team B is waiting.
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When they reach Team B’s station, they say “Ba” and run back to their team.
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Then, the next student in Team D will say "De" and run to Team B, and so on (De,Di,Do,Du ).
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Team B will do the same, starting with "Ba", then "Be", "Bi", "Bo", and "Bu".
4. Switch Teams
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After both Team D and Team B finish, the next two teams (F and N) will start the same process.
5. Winning Team
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The first team to finish all their blends correctly and quickly will win. The team that completes the task with clear pronunciation and the fastest time wins.
Follow-Up Activity (15 minutes)
Blend It Up
Objective: Reinforce consonant-vowel blends and encourage creative thinking.
Materials Needed:
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Paper and markers
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Flashcards with consonants and vowels written on them
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Chart or whiteboard
Instructions:
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Pair Up: Have students pair up with a partner.
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Create Words: Give each pair a set of consonant and vowel flashcards. Students will take turns picking a consonant card and a vowel card to create a new blend (e.g., "D" + "a" = "Da").
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Draw & Write: Once they have formed a word, they should write it down and draw a picture that represents the word (e.g., for "Ba" they can draw a "ball").
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Share: After 10 minutes, invite each pair to share their words with the class and display their pictures on the board.
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Review: As a group, review the words formed and ensure that students pronounce the blends clearly.
Review Assessment (3 minutes)
Quick Blend Quiz
Materials: Whiteboard or chart
Instructions:
Step 1: Rapid Fire Blending (1 minute)
Call out a consonant (e.g., "D"), and point randomly to a vowel (e.g., "e").
Ask the whole class:
“What blend do we get?”
Expected response: "De"
Repeat with other consonant-vowel pairs (e.g., B + o, F + a, etc.)
Step 2: Thumbs Up or Down (1 minute)
Say a blend out loud (e.g., “Na”) and ask:
“Does this start with the consonant ‘K’?”
Students respond with 👍 if correct, 👎 if not.
Do 5–6 examples mixing correct and incorrect blends.
Expected learning Outcome
Knowledge Building
1. Students will be able to blend consonant-vowel sounds accurately.
2. Students will improve their reading accuracy and fluency.
Skill Building
1. Students will develop teamwork and communication skills.
Session 5 : Blending With Consonants - Part 2
Session Title |
Blending with Consonants - Part 2 |
Objective |
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Topics |
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
- Welcome and ask the class to sit in a circle.
- Conduct a breathing Exercise.
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Sounds Of Letter - Song (25 minutes)
- Sing a song with an action
- Simple song to teach letters (S,M,P,L,R,T)
- Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
S is for smile, laugh and laugh
T is for Tiger , big and bright
M is for Mango , yellow and sweet
P is for Parrot , green and red lip
L is for Light ,bright and shine
R is for Rose, Rose for you
This song is easy to remember and covers all the letters (S,M,P,L,R,T)
Blending Bingo (25 minutes)
1. Prepare Bingo Cards:
Create bingo cards with various consonant-vowel combinations from(S,M,P,L,R,T) for example:
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Ma, Me, Mi, Mo, Mu (for M)
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Sa, Se, Si, So, Su ( For S )
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And others same as S and M
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Each child will receive a bingo card with a mix of these consonant-vowel combinations. The bingo card should have 6 rows and 6 columns, and each square should contain a different consonant-vowel blend.
[In this each sounds can write in random Order]
2. Calling Out Blends:
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The teacher will randomly call out consonant-vowel blends, such as "Si," "Mu," "Ro," and so on.
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Students must listen carefully and find the corresponding blend on their bingo cards. They can mark it with a pen, pencil, or small sticker.
3. Matching Blends:
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When a student finds a match for the blend called out, they say the word aloud using the correct consonant-vowel blend (e.g., “Me” for M, “Sa” for S)
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This encourages the children to reinforce their pronunciation as they go along.
4. Winning the Game:
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The first student to complete a row, column, or diagonal on their bingo card calls out “Bingo!” and wins the round.
Follow-Up Activity (25 minutes)
Reading Assessment
Children read this paragraph
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Packing my box with five dozen liquor jugs, I carefully handled the precious items. Meanwhile, the five boxing wizards jump quickly, their energetic movements mesmerizing the crowd .
Review Question (5 minutes)
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Which consonant-vowel blend is in the word "Mango"?
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What blend do you hear in the word "Rose"?
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Can you think of a word with the blend "Ti"?
(Answer: "Tiger")
Expected Learning Outcomes
Skill Building:
1. Phonological awareness
2. Pronunciation
3. Listening and attention
4. Teamwork and communication
Knowledge Building:
1. Consonant-vowel blends (S,M,P,L,R,T).
2. Alphabet recognition (S,M,P,L,R,T).
3. Vocabulary expansion
4. Phonics patterns
Session 6 : Blending With Consonants - Part 3
Session Title |
Blending Sounds, Building Words-Part 3 |
Objective |
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Topic |
Consonant-Vowel blends with C, G, V, and J (Blending Consonants with a, e, i, o, u) |
Methodology |
Interactive Learning |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Sound Detective
Teacher: Welcome, Sound Detectives. Today, each of you is becoming a Sound Detective — your mission is to find secret sounds in words! You’ll be listening closely for special blends like ca, go, va, ju and more.
But before we begin, every great detective needs a badge!
Here is your Sound Detective Badge — wear it proudly!
Now let’s get ready to listen, learn, and crack the code of sounds!"
Step 1: Say the Words
Say one word at a time, clearly. After each word, pause and let students respond.
For example:
Teacher says: “Cat”
Students say: “ca!”Teacher says: “Goat”
Students say: “go!”Teacher says: “Van”
Students say: “va!”Teacher says: “Jug”
Students say: “ju!”
Important: Only say one word at a time and give them time to think.
Step 2: Add Some Trick Words
Throw in a few words that don’t start with the focus blends (to keep it fun and challenging):
Examples:
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You say: “Ball” → Students say: “Not our sound!”
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You say: “Sun” → Students say: “Not our sound!”
This helps develop discrimination skills — they learn to tell what fits and what doesn’t.
Main Activity (35 minutes)
Blend Introduction & Pronunciation (15 minutes)
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Introduce blends using flashcards:
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C: ca, ce, ci, co, cu
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G: ga, ge, gi, go, gu
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V: va, ve, vi, vo, vu
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J: ja, je, ji, jo, ju
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Practice repeat-after-me pronunciation.
Blend & Build Challenge (20 minutes)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Group Setup
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Divide the class into small groups of 3–4.
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Give each group:
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A set of blend cards
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A tray or bag of letter tiles (plastic or paper cutouts)
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2. Build with Letter Tiles
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Students choose a blend card (e.g., vi) and use the letter tiles to build as many real words as they can with that blend (e.g., van, vet, vibe).
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They arrange the tiles on the table to physically see and touch the sounds.
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For each correctly built word, the group earns a point or sticker.
3. Create a Word Wall
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Each group picks their top 3–5 words and writes or pastes them on the class “Blend Word Wall”.
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One student from each group reads the words aloud to the class.
Wrap-Up:
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Applaud participation with a “Great Word Builder!” cheer.
Follow-Up Activity (25 minutes)
Reading Race
Prepare Word Cards:
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Use simple words with blends like cat, gap, vet, jug, van, goat, jam, etc.
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You can use cards from the previous activity or create new ones.
Divide into Teams:
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Split the class into two or three teams.
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Each team forms a line.
The Race:
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Place the word cards at the front of the classroom (on a table, board, or wall).
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One student from each team runs up, picks a word card, reads it aloud, and runs back.
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If they read it correctly, the team earns 1 point.
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If the word includes a target blend (e.g., ga, ju, va), they earn 2 points.
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Continue until everyone has had a turn.
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The team with the most points wins a small prize or gets a cheer!
Celebrate Learning:
Congratulate the class:
Teacher: Today you became Sound Detectives, Word Builders, and Reading Racers — and you did amazing!
Review Question(10 minutes)
Recap & Reflect:
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge Building:
- Students will identify and pronounce consonant-vowel blends formed by C, G, V, and J with vowels (a, e, i, o, u).
- Students will recognize and read simple words that include these blends.
- Students will understand the concept of blending consonants and vowels to create words.
Skill Building:
- Students will improve their phonemic awareness by accurately identifying and pronouncing consonant-vowel blends.
- Students will develop word-building skills by constructing words with letter tiles and practicing blends.
- Students will enhance listening, speaking, and communication skills by actively participating in group activities and games.
- Students will build teamwork and collaboration through group tasks such as the “Blend & Build Challenge” and “Reading Race.”
Session 7 : Blending With Consonants - Part 4
Session Tittle |
The Sound Quest: Adventures with Q, W, X, Y, and Z - Part 4 |
Objective |
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Topic |
Exploring Beginning Sounds with Q, W, X, Y, and Z through Storytelling and Play |
Methodology |
Story-Based Phonics Approach |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Guess the Sound Friend
Step-by-Step:
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Say to the Class:
“Today, you will meet five fun Sound Friends! Each one has a favorite sound. Can you guess who it is from the clues? -
Clue Time (One by One):
Q – Quinn
Clue: “This friend lives in a quiet village and is searching for a quilt. Who could it be?”
Answer: “Quinn starts with Q – /kw/ sound!”
W – Wendy
Clue: “This friend loves getting wet and playing with water balloons. Who is it?”
Answer: “Wendy starts with W – /w/ sound!”
X – Xeno
Clue: “This friend opened a box and found a fax machine and a xylophone. Who is it?”
Answer: “Xeno starts with X – often heard in the middle or end like in ‘box’ – /ks/ sound!”
Y – Yara
Clue: “This friend loves playing with her yellow yo-yo and has a yak. Who do you think it is?”
Answer: “Yara starts with Y – /y/ sound!”
Z – Zane
Clue: “This friend has a zebra who loves riding the zipline. Who is this zippy friend?”
Answer: “Zane starts with Z – /z/ sound!”
Wrap-Up:
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Review each letter and sound briefly:
“Let’s say the sounds together — Q is /kw/, W is /w/, X is /ks/, Y is /y/, Z is /z/”
Main Activity (45 minutes)
The Quest for the Missing Sounds
[Begin with excitement]
“Boys and girls, today we are going on a sound adventure with five special friends! They are not just ordinary kids—they’re Sound Seekers! Each one is looking for something that starts with their special sound. Let’s see who we meet…”
1. Quinn and the Queen’s Quilt
Quinn lived in a quiet village. One day, the Queen called him:
“Quinn! My quilt is missing!”
Quinn jumped up and grabbed his quill and quick shoes.
He searched near the quack of ducks, and under the quiet tree.
Finally—"There it is!" The colorful quilt was stuck in a quicksand patch!Ask: “What sound do you hear in quilt, quack, quicksand?”
(Write: qa, qe, qi, qo, qu on board.)2. Wendy and the Wet Water Balloon
Wendy was having a splashy day. She lost her favorite wet water balloon.
“Oh no!” she cried. “Where’s my balloon?”
She looked in the wagon, under a web, and behind the wiggly worm.
Splash! She found it! Right next to a woozy walrus!Ask: “What sound starts wet, web, wagon?”
(Write: wa, we, wi, wo, wu on board.)3. Xeno and the Magic Box
Xeno loved puzzles. One day he found a magic box that went zap!
Inside, he found an ax, a fax, and a shiny xylophone!
He shouted, “X marks the spot!”
The box zipped shut with an x-ray light!Ask: “Where did we hear the ‘x’ sound? Beginning? Middle? End?”
(Write: Words with x in middle/end: ax, box, fox, six.)4. Yara and the Yellow Yo-Yo
Yara loved her yellow yo-yo. But today, it was missing!
She looked near her yak, behind the yogurt cup, and under her yucky umbrella.
“Yippee!” she yelled. “I found it in the yarn basket!”Ask: “What sound do we hear in yo-yo, yak, yarn?”
(Write: ya, ye, yi, yo, yu on board.)5. Zane and the Zebra’s Zipline
Zane’s pet zebra loved zooming on a zipline!
But today, the zipline was gone! Zane searched the zoo, peeked under a zucchini plant, and spotted some zigzag tracks.
“Zowie!” he shouted. The zebra was already zooming across the sky!Ask: “What sound starts zebra, zipline, zoo?”
(Write: za, ze, zi, zo, zu on board.)
Closing the Story
Teacher: All five friends found their favorite things! And do you know what helped them? Their ears! They listened carefully for the beginning sounds of each word. You are now ready to go on your own sound quest!
Follow-Up Activity (20 minutes)
Spin & Say the Sound
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Set up the Spinner or Dice
Label each section with a color or character name:
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🔵 Blue = Quinn (Q)
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🟢 Green = Wendy (W)
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🔴 Red = Xeno (X)
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🟡 Yellow = Yara (Y)
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🟣 Purple = Zane (Z)
Step 2: Take Turns
One student comes up and spins the spinner (or rolls the dice).
Step 3: Identify the Character and Their Sound
Based on the spinner result, say:
“It’s Wendy's turn! What letter does Wendy start with?”
Student answers: W
“Great! What sound can W make with a vowel?”
The student says a blend: wa, we, etc.
Step 4: Say a Word with the Blend
The student picks the correct blend card (like we) and says a word that starts with it.
For example: “Wet” or “Web”
Optional bonus: Act it out or draw it on the board!
Step 5: Keep Playing
Give everyone a turn. Celebrate correct answers with claps or stickers.
Conclusion
“Great job, Sound Stars! Today you listened carefully, said your sounds clearly, and helped our story friends! I’m so proud of you!”
“Give yourself a big clap — you are all amazing learners!”
“You’re now official Sound Stars! Keep listening, keep learning, and keep having fun with sounds!”
Review Question (5 minutes)
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List 5 words with the blends (Q, W, X, Y, Z).
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Peer Sharing: Share your list with a classmate and practice saying the blends.
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Blend Review:
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What blend is in "wet"?
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Give a word with the "zo" blend.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge-Based
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Recognize and identify consonant-vowel blends (qa, we, etc.) and their sounds (e.g., /kw/, /w/).
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Understand how to construct words using these blends (e.g., wet, web).
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Associate specific characters with their sounds (e.g., Quinn = /kw/).
Skill-Based
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Improve pronunciation and fluency of blends.
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Develop listening skills and sound discrimination.
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Engage in interactive participation through games and group activities.
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Build words using letter tiles and practice writing and speaking.
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Enhance critical thinking through phonemic problem-solving.
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Gain confidence in using new sounds and words in class.
Session 8 : Blends
Session Tittle |
Let’s Play with Sounds |
Objective |
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Topic |
Exploring Digraphs and Blends: Sh, Ch, Th, Ph, Wh, Ck, Ng, Gh, Fl, Gr |
Methodology |
Collaborative Learning ,Interactive Learning |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (30 minutes)
Sound Match & Mingle
Steps:
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Pass Out Cards
Give each student one word card. Make sure the card clearly shows the word and a picture. -
Find Your Sound Partner
Say:
“Your job is to look at your card, say your word out loud, and listen to the beginning or ending sound. Then, go around the room and find someone else whose word has the same beginning or ending sound as yours!”
Example pairs:
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sh: fish – shoe
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ch: chair – cheese
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th: thumb – bath
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fl: flag – flower
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gr: grapes – green
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Group & Share
After students pair up or group by sound, they come to the front and stick their cards under the matching digraph/blend label (pre-written on the board or chart paper).
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Each group says their words out loud to the class.
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The teacher highlights the sound and how it's spelled.
Word Card Set:
sh
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ch
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th
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ph
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wh
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ck
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ng
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gh
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fl
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gr
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Main Activity (30 minutes)
Sound Circle Scoot
Set-Up:
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Hang or place the Word Cards in a circle around the classroom.
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Each Word Card should have only the sound (e.g., "sh" inside a circle or fun design).
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Students each stand near one card, forming a circle.
How to Play:
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Start the Activity:
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Each student reads the sound aloud at their station (e.g., “sh”).
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Then they write one example word that contains that sound on their recording sheet.
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Example: Standing at "sh", a student writes “ship” or “fish”.
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Scoot Time!
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The teacher calls “Scoot!”.
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Each student moves clockwise to the next sound station.
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Repeat:
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At the new card, students read the sound aloud and write a new word on their sheet.
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Continue until students have visited all sound cards.
Follow-Up Activity (25 minutes)
Think & Clap Bingo
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Students
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Have students sit in rows, on the floor, or at their desks.
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Explain:
“We’re going to play a listening Bingo game. I’ll say a sound like ‘sh’ or ‘ch’, and you’ll tell me a word that has that sound. When you get five correct, shout ‘Bingo!’”
2. Set the Goal
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Each student will keep track of their own correct answers using fingers (1 finger per word).
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Once they have 5 correct, they can shout “Bingo!”
3. Begin the Game
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Say a sound (e.g., “sh”).
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Ask students:
“Who can tell me a word with the ‘sh’ sound?” -
Students raise hands to answer.
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Choose one student to respond (e.g., “ship”).
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If it’s correct, everyone who hasn’t already used that sound can hold up one finger.
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Keep going with new sounds (like ch, th, ph, wh, ck, ng, gh, fl, gr).
4. Celebrate Bingos
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When a student gets 5 fingers (5 correct answers), they shout “Bingo!”
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Ask them to say their 5 words aloud to the class.
Conclusion
“Great job today, everyone! We learned and practiced some important sounds that help us read and spell words better — like sh, ch, th, ph, wh, ck, ng, gh, fl, and gr. We listened carefully, played games, moved around, and even thought of our own example words. That’s amazing teamwork and learning!”
Review Questions/Assessment/Task (5 minutes)
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“What was your favorite sound today?”
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“Can anyone tell me one new word they learned?”
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge-Based:
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Recognize and identify common digraphs and blends (sh, ch, th, ph, wh, ck, ng, gh, fl, gr).
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Match words to corresponding sounds.
Skill-Based:
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Pronounce digraphs and blends correctly.
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Write and generate example words with the targeted sounds.
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Improve listening, speaking, and collaborative skills through interactive activities.
Session 9 : Opposite words
Session Title |
Opposite Words |
Objective |
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Topics/Concept |
Opposite Words – Opposite words are words that have opposite meanings, such as "big" and "small," "fast" and "slow," "happy" and "sad." These words help expand vocabulary, enhance understanding of language, and are used in various contexts. |
Material Required |
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Methodology |
Activity-based learning |
Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (35 minutes)
Objective:
To introduce opposite words and build foundational knowledge through writing, reading, and discussing them.
Discussion & Explanation
Start by asking the students if they know what opposite words are.
Explain that opposite words are pairs of words with opposite meanings, and they are used to compare things or describe differences.
Write Opposite Word Pairs on the Board:
Write 10 opposite word pairs on the board, making sure each pair is familiar and simple for the students to understand.
Example Words on the Board:
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Big / Small
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Fast / Slow
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Tall / Short
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Hot / Cold
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Up / Down
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Heavy / Light
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Left / Right
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Open / Closed
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Day / Night
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Happy /Sad
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High / Low
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Long / Small
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Above / Below
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Higher / Lower
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Large / Tiny
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Huge / Little
Read and Explain the Words:
Read each pair aloud, and explain the meaning of each word. For example
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Big" means large in size, and "Small" means tiny or not large
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Fast" means quick, and "Slow" means taking time.
Ask the students to repeat each word after you and share examples of things around them that are big or small.
Group Activity
Identifying Opposites in the Room:
After the explanation, ask the students to look around the room and try to find something that fits each opposite pair.
For example, "Can anyone point to something big in the room?"
"Where do you see something small?"
Expected Outcome:
Students will understand the concept of opposites, and they will have learned the meanings of the words with real-life examples.
Main Activity (30 minutes)
Opposite Word Charades
Objective:
To engage students physically and reinforce their understanding of opposite words through actions.
Instructions
Form teams: Divide the class into two teams.
Explain the Rules: One student from each team will act out a word, and the rest of the class will guess the opposite word.
For example, if a student acts out "big" by stretching their arms wide, the class must guess "small."
The acting student should not speak, only act using their body.
Give the Words: Use words from the opposite pairs on the board (Big, Small, Happy, Sad, etc.) to act out.
Take Turns: Rotate the acting student every time a word is guessed correctly. Teams will score a point for each correct guess.
Expected Outcome:
Students will actively participate in physical activities while reinforcing their understanding of opposite words.
Follow-Up Activity (20 minutes)
Opposite Word Matching
Objective:
To enhance students' skills in identifying and matching opposite words in an interactive way.
Instructions:
Flashcards (Optional): If you have flashcards, you can use them for this activity. If not, you can write the words on small pieces of paper.
Pair the Students: Divide students into pairs and give each pair a set of opposite word cards (or you can have them come up to the board to match words written on the board).
Task: Each pair will work together to match opposite word pairs from the cards or from the board.
For example, they need to match "big" with "small," "hot" with "cold," and so on.
Check for Understanding: Walk around the room and assist if needed. After the activity, ask the students to read the pairs aloud and use them in simple sentences.
Review Question's/Assessment/Task (5 minutes)
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Write down 5 opposite word pairs from daily life and use them in sentences.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge Building:
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Students will understand the concept of opposite words and be able to identify common opposite pairs.
Skill Building:
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Language Skills: Use opposite words in sentences.
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Social Skills: Engage in teamwork through group activities.
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Physical Engagement: Actively participate in activities that reinforce learning through movement.
Session 10 : Nouns
Session title |
Exploring Nouns: A Fun Adventure Through Words |
Topic |
"Exploring Nouns: Understanding People, Places, Things, and Ideas" |
Methodology |
"Interactive and Engaging Noun Exploration" |
Materials required |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (25 minutes)
step-by-Step Guide:
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Engage the Class with a Simple Question
Ask:
“Can you name five things you see around you right now?”
Encourage students to look around the classroom and say out loud what they notice. -
Write Their Responses on the Board
As students answer, start listing their words on the board. You might hear things like:
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Chair
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Teacher
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Fan
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Bag
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Friend
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Book
Make sure to include a mix of people, objects, and maybe even places if mentioned (like “school” or “classroom”).
- Introduce the Concept of a Noun
After collecting 5–7 responses, say something like:
“All these words you just gave me are nouns. That’s because they are names of people, places, things, or even ideas.” - Write the Definition Clearly
On the board, write:
“A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, animal, or idea.”
Read it aloud together and repeat if needed.
Main Activity (30 minutes)
Noun Treasure Hunt
Prepare the Classroom (Before the Class)
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Place a few noun labels or picture cards around the room—on walls, chairs, books, or desks.
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Names (e.g., teacher, Ramu, cat, doctor)
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Places (e.g., school, Kerala, park, library)
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Objects (e.g., book, chair, pen, bottle)
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Ideas (e.g., happiness, honesty, freedom, love)
How to Play:
Step 1: Divide the Class into Teams
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Divide students into 3–5 teams depending on class size.
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Give each team a name (or let them choose one like “Team Stars” or “Team Tigers”).
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Give each team a set of sticky notes and pens.
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Tell them to write their team name under every noun they write.
Step 2: Begin the Noun Hunt
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Students look around the room or think creatively to find:
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Names (e.g., Ramu, teacher, cat)
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Places (e.g., park, classroom, Kerala)
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Things (e.g., pen, book, table)
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Ideas (e.g., love, honesty, freedom)
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For each noun, they:
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Write it on a sticky note
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Add their team name below the word
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Walk to the correct chart and stick the note under the matching category
Example Sticky Note:
School
Team Tigers
Step 3: Review & Discussion
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Read each chart aloud, discuss:
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Which words are correct?
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Any words in the wrong place?
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Any unique or creative nouns?
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Give points or appreciation:
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1 point for correct nouns
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Bonus for new or creative answers
Follow-Up Activity (25 minutes)
Noun Spotting Challenge
Step-by-Step Explanation
1. Short
"Rani went to the market with her mother. She bought mangoes and books. After shopping, they sat in the park and enjoyed the cool breeze. Rani felt very happy."
This short passage includes several nouns: Rani, market, mother, mangoes, books, shopping, park, breeze, happiness.
2. Explain the Rules to Students
Tell them:
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“I’m going to read a short story aloud.”
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“Every time you hear a noun—a name of a person, place, thing, animal, or idea—raise your hand quietly.”
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“Don’t shout out the word—just listen carefully!”
3. Read the Story Aloud
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Read slowly and clearly.
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You may repeat it once if needed, especially for younger students.
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Keep an eye on who raises their hands and when. This helps you see who is getting it.
4. Writing Time (After Listening)
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Ask students to take out their notebooks or use a worksheet.
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Instruct:
“Write down at least 5 nouns you heard in the story.”
Then, next to each noun, ask them to label it as: -
Person - Rani
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Place - Market
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Thing - Mangoes , Books
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Idea - Happiness
5. Quick Sharing & Discussion
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Let 2–3 students read their lists aloud.
Review question's/ Assessment/Task (10 minutes)
Noun Reflection Circle (5 minutes)
Steps:
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Gather students in a circle or keep them seated.
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Go around and ask:
Noun Recap Game – “Noun or Not?” (5 minutes)
Steps:
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You say a word aloud.
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If it’s a noun, students clap.
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If it’s not a noun, they stay silent or cross their arms.
Example words:
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Chair (clap)
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Quickly (stay still)
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School (clap)
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Happy (stay still)
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Honesty (clap)
Make it fun and fast-paced!
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge-Based:
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Understand what nouns are.
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Know the four types of nouns: person, place, thing, and idea.
Skill-Based:
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Identify and classify nouns correctly.
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Work together in teams and participate actively.
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Listen, observe, and express ideas clearly.
Session 11 : Singular and plural Part 1
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Session Title |
Understanding & Introduction of Singular and Plural |
Objective |
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Objective: Introduce the concepts of singular and plural, and provide clear definitions and examples.
Activity: Write "Singular" and "Plural" on the board.
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Explain that singular refers to one (e.g., "apple," "dog," "chair").
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Explain that plural refers to more than one (e.g., "apples," "dogs," "chairs").
Provide additional examples:
Singular: apple, dog, chair, cat, book, tree, child, car, house, pencil
Plural: apples, dogs, chairs, cats, books, trees, children, cars, houses, pencils.
Ask the children to give their own examples of singular and plural words.
Main Activity - (50 minutes)
"Singular and Plural with Clay" (25 minutes)
Objective: Help children physically engage with the concept of singular and plural.
Instructions:
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Provide each child a small piece of clay.
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Ask them to create a model of a singular object (e.g., one apple, one dog, one chair).
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Then, ask them to make a plural version by creating multiple objects (e.g., apples, dogs, chairs).
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As they do this, encourage them to say the word out loud while shaping the clay.
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After completing their clay models, ask the children to share their creations with the class and explain whether they made a singular or plural object.
"Singular or Plural Flashcard Game" (25 minutes)
Objective: Reinforce the concept of singular and plural in a fun, engaging way.
Instructions:
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Prepare flashcards with pictures of objects (e.g., one apple, two apples, one dog, two dogs).
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Hold up a flashcard and ask the children whether it represents a singular or plural object
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Encourage the students to shout out their answers and explain why.
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After the group answers, discuss how we change the word from singular to plural (e.g., "apple" becomes "apples").
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Do this activity with various pictures (e.g., singular and plural forms of animals, fruits, and objects).
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (15 minutes)
- Ask students to recall some examples of singular and plural words.
- Encourage them to make sentences using both singular and plural forms.
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Review any questions or confusions about the rules for forming plurals.
→At the end of the session conduct a brief quiz or ask questions to reinforce understanding, like:
- "What is the plural of 'dog'?"
- "Is 'cats' singular or plural?"
- "How do we change a word to plural?"
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Ask students to make a list of 5 singular and 5 plural words.
- Encourage peer sharing: "Tell a classmate your singular and plural word examples."
- Review any questions or confusions about the rules for forming plurals.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Homework: Ask students to write 5 sentences using singular nouns and 5 sentences using plural nouns.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
Understanding of the singular and plural concepts, and how to convert singular nouns into plural.
Skill Building-
Ability to identify singular and plural nouns in various contexts, and to correctly use them in sentences.
Session 12 : Singular and Plural Part 2
Session Title |
Singular and Plural – Adding “s” and “es” to Make Plural |
Objective |
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Topics |
Rules for Pluralization:
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Objective: Introduce the rules of pluralization (adding “s” and “es”) with clear examples.
Activity
Whiteboard Example (5 minutes)
Write Singular and Plural on the board.
Provide examples:
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Singular: cat, dog, apple
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Plural: cats, dogs, apples
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Rule for "s": dog → dogs, apple → apples
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Rule for "es": bus → buses, box → boxes
Engage Students: Ask students to give their own examples for singular and plural words (5 minutes).
Main Activity (55 minutes)
"Singular and Plural with Clay" (20 minutes)
Objective: Help students physically engage with the concept of singular and plural.
Instructions:
Give each student a small piece of clay.
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Singular Task: Have them create one object (e.g., one apple, one dog, one pencil).
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Plural Task: Ask them to create multiple objects (e.g., apples, dogs, pencils).
Encourage them to say the word out loud as they create:
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Singular: “I made one dog.”
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Plural: “I made two dogs.”
Wrap-up (5 minutes): Ask students to share their clay creations and explain if they are singular or plural.
"Singular and Plural Flashcard Game" (15 minutes)
Objective: Reinforce the concept of singular and plural in an interactive and fun way.
Instructions:
Show flashcards with images (e.g., one apple, two apples).Ask students whether the card shows a singular or plural noun.Discuss why the word is plural (i.e., the rules for adding s or es).
Example flashcards:
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One apple → Two apples
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One dog → Two dogs
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One bus → Two buses
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One box → Two boxes
This keeps the activity fast-paced, encouraging student interaction and quick thinking.
"Plurals Through Theater" (20 minutes)
Objective: Use role-play and acting to reinforce the concepts of singular and plural.
Instructions:
Group Work (5 minutes): Divide the class into small groups and assign them a noun (e.g., dog, cat, box, bus).
Acting Out (10 minutes): Each group will act out their noun in the singular form first (e.g., one dog walking), then change to the plural (e.g., many dogs walking).
Example: Singular: “I am a dog. ”Plural: “We are dogs.”
Wrap-up (5 minutes): Groups will share their performances, explaining the singular and plural forms they used.
Follow up task (15 minutes)
Objective: Review key concepts and ensure understanding.
Instructions:Ask the class to recall the rules for pluralizing words.
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What do we add to most words to make them plural? Answer: “s” (e.g., cat → cats)
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What do we add to words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh? Answer: “es” (e.g., bus → buses, box → boxes)
Quick Quiz (5 minutes)
Write some words on the board and ask students to come up and change them to plural (e.g., dog → dogs, box → boxes, church → churches).
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Ask students to list 5 singular and 5 plural words.
Create a worksheet where students match singular and plural nouns or fill in the blanks to make words plural.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
Students will understand the rules for making nouns plural by adding "s" and "es".
Skill Building-
Students will be able to identify singular and plural nouns.They will practice using these nouns correctly in sentences
Session 13: Singular and Plural Part 3
Session Title |
Singular and Plural 3 |
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Concept |
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (15 minutes)
Objective: Recall the previous session and connect with the new rule.
Activity – “Quick Recap & Feeling Check”
Ask: “What did we learn last time?” (Adding “s” and “es”)
- Show two words: cat → cats, bus → buses
- Show new word: baby → ?
- Introduce the new rule: “When a word ends in consonant + y, we change y to ies.”
Ask students to share how they feel about learning this – use emoji cards.
Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes)
“Word Sorting Game” (20 minutes)
Objective: Help students differentiate between words that follow “y → ies” and “just add s” rules.
Instructions:
- Divide class into 2 groups.
- Give word cards (e.g., baby, toy, cherry, boy, story, key, puppy, lady, monkey).
- One basket labeled “Change to ies”, another “Add s”
Examples Used:
Change y to ies: baby → babies, puppy → puppies, story → stories, cherry → cherries
Just add s: toy → toys, key → keys, boy → boys, monkey → monkeys
Rules for Pluralization
If a word ends in consonant + y, remove “y” and add “ies”
Examples:
baby → babies
story → stories
lady → ladies
puppy → puppies
cherry → cherries
If a word ends in vowel + y, just add “s”
Examples:
toy → toys
key → keys
boy → boys
monkey → monkeys
“Singular to Plural Flashcards” (15 minutes)
Objective: Reinforce the rule with fast-paced visual cues.
Instructions:
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Show flashcards with singular words ending in “y”
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Students shout out the plural
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Bonus: Ask one student each round to explain the rule they used
Flashcard Examples:
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lady → ladies
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puppy → puppies
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toy → toys
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story → stories
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key → keys
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cherry → cherries
“Role Play – Word to World” (25 minutes)
Objective: Act out real-life scenes using singular and plural nouns.
Instructions:
- Form small groups and assign each a word
- Groups create two mini-scenes:
- Singular (e.g., “This is a baby.”)
- Plural (e.g., “These are babies.”)
Use actions and simple props if available
Examples for Role Play:
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puppy → puppies
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story → stories
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cherry → cherries
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toy → toys
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lady → ladies
Follow up Task (10 minutes)
Objective: Review key concepts and reflect on learning.
Quick Quiz on Board
Write:
story → ______
key → ______
lady → ______
toy → ______
puppy → ______
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
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Write 5 singular nouns ending in “y” and their plurals
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Worksheet: Match singular to plural, fill in blanks
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Peer sharing of answers in pairs
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Students understand the rule for changing “y” to “ies”
- Recognize vowel vs consonant before “y”
Skill Building
- Apply rules correctly in speech and writing
- Build communication and social skills through collaboration
Session 14: Adjectives
Session Title |
Adjectives – Words That Describe |
Objective |
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Concept |
Types: Colour – red, green Size – big, small Feelings – happy, sad Shape – round, square Number two, five |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Objective: Introduce the idea of adjectives with simple examples.
Activity:
- Show objects or pictures:
“This is a ball. It is red.”
“This is a boy. He is happy.”
Explain: Adjective is the word that tells more about a noun.
Write on board:
Adjective = Describing Word
Examples:
red apple, tall tree, happy face, three dogs
Main Topic/ Activity (50 minutes)
“Adjective Hunt” (25 minutes)
Objective: Spot and say adjectives from surroundings
Instructions:
- Students walk around the class or look at their desk
- Say what they see and describe it, like:
- “Blue pencil”
- “Heavy bag”
- “Round table”
- Teacher writes all adjectives on board
Discussion:
- What do all these describing words do?
- They tell us how something looks or feels
“Draw and Describe” (25 minutes)
Objective: Use creativity to describe their own drawings
Instructions:
- Students draw an object or a simple scene (e.g., a house, animal, or family)
- Write 2–3 adjectives to describe it
- “This is a big, blue house.”
- “This is a cute, happy cat.”
Sharing Time (10 mins):
- Volunteers show and read their descriptions aloud
- Applause and kind feedback encouraged
Follow Up Task (15 minutes)
Emoji Emotions + Adjectives”
Objective: Connect emotions with adjectives (SEL)
Instructions:
- Show an emoji/emotion card Ask students to say:
- “She is sad.
- “I am excited.”
Optional: Students make the facial expression and act it out
Examples of Emotion Adjectives:
Happy, sad, excited, scared, angry, tired, proud
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (15 minutes)
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Match adjectives with nouns
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Fill-in-the-blanks with suitable adjectives
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Write 3 sentences using adjectives
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Circle the adjectives in the given sentences
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
- Students understand what adjectives are
- Recognize and use adjectives in daily language
Skill Building
- Improve vocabulary and sentence formation
- Express feelings and characteristics clearly
Session 15: Exploring Pronouns: He, She, This, That, and More!
Session Title |
Exploring Pronouns: He, She, This, That, and More! |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity(20 Minutes):
“Pronoun Introduction Game”
Objective: Get students to introduce themselves using a pronoun.
Instructions:
- Each student introduces themselves by saying, “My name is [name], and I am wearing a [color] dress.”
- After the introduction, the teacher will repeat what the student said and replace nouns with pronouns.
Example:
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Student says, “My name is Haza,, and
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I am wearing a red dress.”
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Teacher repeats, “She is Haza, and she is wearing a red dress.”
This exercise helps students understand how pronouns replace specific nouns like names and objects.
Concept Explanation: Pronouns Chart
Objective: Introduce the various pronouns and their usage in sentences.
Instructions:Write pronouns on the board: He, She, This, That, I, You, We, It, They, These, Those.
Explain each one with examples:
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He: For a male person (Example: “He is my friend.”).
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She: For a female person (Example: “She is my teacher.”).
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This: For something near (Example: “This is my pen.”).
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That: For something farther away (Example: “That is my book.”).
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I: Used for the speaker (Example: “I am happy.”).
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You: Used when talking to someone (Example: “You are my friend.”).
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We: Used when talking about a group that includes the speaker (Example: “We are going to the park.”).
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It: Used for things or animals (Example: “It is a pencil.”).
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They: Used for multiple people or things (Example: “They are playing football.”).
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These: Used for plural things near (Example: “These are my books.”).
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Those: Used for plural things far away (Example: “Those are your shoes.”).
Real-Life Context
Objective: Use the room’s objects and students’ personal items to show how pronouns work.
Instructions:
- Point to an item in the classroom (e.g., a dress, a pencil) and ask students to describe it using a pronoun.
Example: Pointing to a dress, “This is a red dress.”
- Now, ask a student: “What pronoun would you use for the dress?”
- The student responds, “This is a red dress.”
- Repeat this activity with different objects in the room, allowing students to use pronouns like this, that, these, those in context.
Main Activity (55 Minutes)
Pronoun play : Act & Guess (20 Minutes)
- Prepare flashcards with different pronoun-based sentences, such as “She is reading a book,” “They are playing soccer,” or “This is a pencil.”
- Ask a student to choose a flashcard, and then act out the sentence without speaking—only using gestures, body language, and facial expressions.
- Instead of the class immediately guessing, have the next student come forward, observe the action, and guess the pronoun and sentence based on the actions.
- After the guess, briefly discuss the sentence and the correct pronoun with the whole class. For example:
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If a student acts out reading a book, and the second student guesses, “She is reading a book,” then take a moment to talk about the use of "she" and why it’s appropriate in this case. Discuss when and why we use certain pronouns.
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For a student pretending to play soccer, the second student might guess, “They are playing soccer,” and then you can briefly explain why "they" works in this context and the different uses of "they" (for groups or unspecified people).
- To make the activity more fun and engaging, you can encourage the acting student to exaggerate their actions and expressions, which will help the guessing student come up with the right answer and get everyone involved in the discussion.
“Group Story with Pronouns” (20 minutes)
Objective: Practice using multiple pronouns in a story.
Instructions:
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of flashcards with different pronouns written on them.
- Ask each group to create a short story (2-3 sentences) using at least five different pronouns.
Example:
- “She went to the store. It was closed, so we decided to go to the park. They were playing there.”
- After the groups write their stories, they will present them in front of the class, allowing everyone to hear different examples and correct any mistakes.
“Pronoun Scavenger Hunt” (15 minutes)
Objective: Use pronouns to describe objects around the classroom.
Instructions:
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Scatter a few objects around the room (e.g., a pencil, a book, a chair).
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Ask students to find an object and describe it using two pronouns.
Example:
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Find a pencil and say, “This is a pencil. It is green.”
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Find a book and say, “That is a book. It is red.”
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After finding and describing objects, students will present their sentences to the class.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Homework:
- Ask students to write two short paragraphs about their family or a group of friends, using at least five pronouns from today’s lesson.Example: “We are a happy family. He loves to play soccer, and she loves to read. These are my cousins, and they are visiting us today.”
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Questions:
- “What pronoun would you use for a group of people that includes you?”
- “If I’m talking about a cat, which pronoun would I use?”
- “How would you describe something far from you?”
- “Which pronoun do we use for a single object near us?”
Task:
- Ask students to create three sentences using at least three different pronouns (e.g., “I am here,” “She is my friend,” “This is my pencil”).
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
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Students will understand the function and usage of various pronouns in sentences.
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They will learn how to identify which pronouns to use depending on the context, such as gender, number, and proximity.
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By the end of the session, students will have a clear understanding of how pronouns replace nouns and make sentences more concise.
Skill Building-
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Students will develop the ability to create sentences using a variety of pronouns in real-life contexts.
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Through interactive activities like acting, story creation, and scavenger hunts, students will practice correct pronunciation and sentence structure.
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The session will encourage students to use pronouns confidently in conversations, writing, and group discussions.
Session 16: Verbs and Adverbs – Actions and How They Happen
Session Title |
Verbs and Adverbs – Actions and How They Happen |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity
“Watch, Feel, and Tell” (25 minutes)
Objective: Help students grasp the concept of verbs and adverbs in a fun, interactive way.
Step-by-step:
Teacher silently acts out actions with different adverbs.
Example:
Pretend to eat slowly → Ask: What am I doing? How am I doing it?
Pretend to walk angrily, clap happily, yawn sleepily
Discussion Prompts:
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What is the verb? → The action
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What is the adverb? → How the action is done
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Write both words on the board after each round
Group Mimic Game (15 mins):
Students form pairs or small groups
Each group picks an action and a mood
They perform it, others guess:
“Is it jump happily? Or walk sadly?”
Board examples built together:
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The boy jumps high.
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I read quietly.
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We play noisily.
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She smiles sweetly.
Main Topic/ Activity
Activity 1: “Verb & Adverb Walk” (25 minutes)
Objective:
To help students physically and verbally understand how adverbs describe actions.
Method:
Prepare flashcards with verbs (run, jump, eat, talk) and adverbs (slowly, happily, loudly, sadly).
A student picks one verb + one adverb and performs the action while saying it aloud:
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“I am running quickly.”
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“I am speaking softly.”
Others guess the adverb used and the feeling it shows.
Example Pairings:
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Jump joyfully
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Write neatly
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Cry quietly
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Sing loudly
Activity 2: “Adverb Acting – Mini Skits” (30 minutes)
Objective:
To creatively use verbs and adverbs in real-life contexts through group theatre.
Method:
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Divide students into small groups.
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Each group gets a situation card (e.g., classroom, playground, home) and selects or is given a verb and adverb.
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They create and perform a mini skit using those words.
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Example Scenes:
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“In the kitchen” → “Mom cooks quickly.”
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“At school” → “She reads quietly.”
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“In the park” → “They play happily.”
After each skit:
The audience identifies the verb and adverb.
Discuss how the adverb changed the action.
Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 minutes)
Objective:
Reinforce the day’s learning and connect it to students’ thoughts and emotions.
Instructions:
Review key points:
What is a verb? What is an adverb?
How do adverbs describe the action?
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
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Students will understand the role of adverbs in describing verbs.
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They will be able to identify and use both parts of speech correctly.
Skill Building-
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Improved sentence construction
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Better emotional vocabulary
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Increased confidence through group activities and performance
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks
Written exercise (worksheet):
Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs:
He speaks ____.
They play ____.
Follow up Tasks
Session 17: Subject in a Sentence
Session Title |
Understanding the Subject in a Sentence |
Objective |
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Concept |
Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It usually comes before the verb. Examples:
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (25 minutes)
Objective:
Introduce the concept of the subject with examples, visuals, and student interaction.
Activity: “Who or What?” Game
Write simple sentences on the board one at a time. Ask:
“Who or what is this sentence about?”
The dog is barking. → Subject: The dog
She is singing. → Subject: She
Underline the subject in each sentence.
Let students come up and identify subjects using flashcards.
Use images to match to sentences:
(Picture of a cat) → “The cat is sleeping.” → Subject: The cat
SEL Element:
Use student names in sentences to make it personal:
“Aisha is reading.”
“Rahul is jumping.”
Encourage smiles and confidence when they see themselves in the learning.
Main Topic/ Activity
Activity 1: “Subject Detective” (25 minutes)
Objective:
Students work in teams to find the subject in mystery sentences.
Method:
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Divide students into small groups.
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Give each group a set of “mystery sentences” (some short, some long).
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Students underline or circle the subject in each sentence.
Examples:
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The girl is dancing.
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The sun is shining.
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They are playing cricket.
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My mother cooks dinner.
Each group presents a few sentences, explaining their subject choice.
Activity 2: “Subject Theatre” (30 minutes)
Objective:
Use acting to bring subjects to life and show who the sentence is about.
Method:
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One student plays the subject, another acts out the verb or complements the sentence.
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The class guesses the full sentence based on the roleplay.
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Example:
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One student walks in like a cat, another says “is sleeping” → sentence: The cat is sleeping.
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One acts like a teacher, another pretends to talk → The teacher is talking.
Examples for Skits:
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The baby is crying.
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The birds are flying.
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The children are running.
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The book is open.
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My father is driving.
Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 minutes)
Instructions:
Ask students to explain what a subject is in their own words.
Give 3 new sentences and ask students to identify the subject aloud.
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The stars are shining.
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We are singing.
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The car is moving.
Reflection Questions:
How did it feel to act out a subject?
Did working with your group help you understand better?
Which sentence or subject was the funniest or most fun?
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
Students will understand the role of the subject in a sentence.
Skill Building-
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Identifying subjects correctly in spoken and written sentences.
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Working in teams and using body language and expressions for communication.
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks
Follow up Tasks
Write 5 simple sentences at home and underline the subject.
Ask them to write one sentence about each family member as a subject:
“My sister is dancing.”
“My father is cooking.”
Session 18: Articles: a, an, the
Session Title |
Discovering Articles: a, an, the |
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Concept |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Guess the Word
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Show a picture (e.g., apple) and ask,
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“Is it a apple or an apple?”
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Guide children to discover vowel/consonant sound rules.
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Use a simple article rule chart for reference.
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Use real objects or toys to increase engagement.
Mini Speaking Turn
Each child says a sentence:
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“I see a tree.”
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“He has an umbrella.”
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“Look at the sun!”
Explain the sound rule:
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Vowel sound = an
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Consonant sound = a
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Known or one specific = the
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Article Relay (25 minutes)
Objective: Match articles to nouns in an active group game.
Instructions:
Set up two tables: one with pictures, one with articles.
In teams, students:
1. Pick a picture (e.g., elephant).
2. Run to article cards, pick the correct one (an).
3. Say a full sentence: “This is an elephant.”
Points for correct answers!
Examples to Use:
a ball, a dog, a pencil, a pen , a car
an apple, an owl, an umbrella, an elephant , an egg
the sun, the book, the moon, the man, the river
Article Sorting Table (25 minutes)
Objective: Categorize and use articles correctly.
Instructions:
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In pairs/groups, give students cards and a 3-column mat (a, an, the).
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Sort each word under the right article.
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Form short sentences using sorted cards.
Examples to Include:
a tree, a car, a fan
an egg, an ice-cream, an orange
the sky, the moon, the book
Follow-Up Activity (10 minutes)
Fill in the blanks:
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___ pencil
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___ owl
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___ sun
- ___ egg
- ___ uniform
- ___ book
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
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What are the three articles we learned today?
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When do we use a?
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When do we use an?
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When do we use the?
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge building
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Understand that articles are words used before nouns.
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Know the rules for using a, an, and the.
Skill Building
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Use articles correctly in simple spoken sentences.
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Identify which article fits with which word.
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Practice teamwork, speaking confidently, and listening respectfully.
Session 20: Prefixes
Session Title |
Prefixes – Understanding and Implementation |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Concept Building
Objective:
To introduce the meaning and function of prefixes.
Steps:
Begin with a question: “What does unhappy mean? Can you find the smaller word inside it?”
Use the whiteboard to break down words:
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un + happy = unhappy
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re + play = replay
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dis + like = dislike
Highlight how the meaning changes when a prefix is added.
Ask students to suggest more examples they’ve heard or read.
Main Activity (30 minutes)
Prefix Skit Time
Objective:
To use roleplay and drama to help students grasp the meaning of prefix-based words.
Instructions:
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Divide the class into groups of 3–4
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Assign each group a prefix and give them 2–3 base/root words
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Groups create a short skit (1–2 minutes) showing the meaning of the new word
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They perform the skit without saying the actual word
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The rest of the class guesses the word
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After guessing, the group says the word and uses it in a sentence
Examples for skits:
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A child looking sad: “She’s unhappy.”
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Someone writing again after making a mistake: “He had to rewrite it.”
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A student misplacing a toy: “He misplaced his ball.”
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A person eating too much food: “He overeats every day!”
Wrap-Up Discussion:
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Ask, “Which word did you like the most?”
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“Was it easy to act the meaning?”
Follow up task (30 minutes)
Prefix Practice Worksheet
Objective:
To reinforce prefix usage in writing and comprehension.
Part A: Fill in the blanks with correct prefixes
Examples:
1. ___kind → unkind
2. ___play → replay
3. ___connect → disconnect
4. ___place → misplace
5. ___heat → preheat
6. ___behave → misbehave
7. ___stop → nonstop
8. ___cook → overcook
Part B: Write 3 sentences using new words
Examples:
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“We had to rewrite the homework.”
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“He misbehaved during lunch.”
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“They preheated the oven.”
Peer Sharing:
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Students pair up and read their sentences to each other
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Encourage giving one positive feedback to their partner
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
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“What is a prefix?”
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“Can you give an example of a word with dis-?”
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“What does re- mean?”
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge building
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Understand and identify prefixes and how they change word meanings.
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Recognize common prefixes in everyday language.
Skill Building
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Confidently use prefix words in writing and speaking.
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Work collaboratively in groups.
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Improve sentence construction and vocabulary application.
Session 19: Articles
Session Title |
Articles – Implementation with Examples |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Objective: Refresh previous knowledge using visuals and questioning.
Show flashcards and ask questions:
“Is it a or an apple?”
“Do we say a owl or an owl?”
Oral responses with reasons from students
Use pictures (e.g., umbrella, sun, pencil)
Main Activity (30 minutes)
Mini Story Completion
Objective: Use articles meaningfully in short narrative contexts.
Instructions:
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Group students and give a short story with 3–4 article blanks.
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Let them read aloud and insert a, an, the.
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Each group reads the corrected story aloud.
Examples:
- I saw ___ elephant. ___ elephant was near ___ tree.
Answer: an, the, a
- She found ___ apple under ___ chair. ___ apple was red.
Answer: an, the, the
Follow up task (30 minutes)
Article Practice Worksheet
Objective: Strengthen article use through guided repetition.
Instructions:
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Distribute worksheets with a mix of:
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Word-only tasks.
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Fill-in-the-blank sentences.
Part 1 – Choose the correct umbrella
1. ___ apple.
2. ___ sun.
3. ___ orange.
4. ___ book.
5. ___ owl.
6. ___ egg.
7. ___ moon.
8. ___ tree.
9. ___ umbrella.
10. ___ insect.
Part 2 – Fill in the blanks:
1. He found ___ pencil.
2. I saw ___ eagle in the sky.
3. ___ cat was sitting on the mat.
4. She picked up ___ ice cream.
5. ___ moon is bright tonight.
6. We bought ___ orange.
7. ___ teacher gave us homework.
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Quick Oral Questions:
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“Which article do we use before ‘owl’?”
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“When do we use the?”
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“Give one sentence with an.”
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
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Correctly identify and apply a, an, and the in context.
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Understand sound-based rules clearly.
Skill Building
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Build complete sentences using appropriate articles.
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Gain confidence in speaking and peer interaction.
Session 21: Suffixes
Session Title |
Suffixes – Extending Word Power |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (25 minutes)
Concept Building
Objective:
Introduce the concept of suffixes with simple, relatable examples.
Steps:
1. Start by asking: “What happens when we say play and playing? Are they the same?”
2. Write words on the board and break them down:
play + ing = playing
help + ful = helpful
jump + ed = jumped
quick + ly = quickly
3. Highlight that the base word stays the same but the suffix changes its meaning or function.
Interactive Element:
Give students 5 base words (e.g., run, happy, use, teach, quick). Ask them what happens if we add -ing, -ful, -ly etc.
Main Activity (30 minutes)
Suffix Skit Challenge
Objective:
Use theater and expression to understand suffix meanings.
Instructions:
1. Divide students into small groups.
2. Assign each group a suffix and give 1–2 base words.
e.g., Group 1: -ing (jump, cook), Group 2: -ful (help, care), etc.
3. Each group creates a mini skit (1–2 minutes) showing how the suffix word is used.
4. Perform for the class. Others guess the suffix and say the new word.
Example Ideas:
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A student is jumping repeatedly: “She is jumping!”
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Someone helps a friend pick up books: “That was helpful!”
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Someone speaks politely: “He spoke kindly.”
Wrap-up Discussion:
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“What word did your group show?”
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“How did the suffix change the meaning?”
Follow up task (25 minutes)
Suffix Sorting & Sentence Writing
Objective:
To practice word formation and sentence creation using suffixes.
Part A: Suffix Sorting Game (10 minutes)
- Mix base word cards and suffix cards.
- In pairs/groups, students match them to make correct words.
Examples:
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care + ful = careful
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teach + er = teacher
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run + ning = running
Part B: Sentence Writing Practice (15 minutes)
- Provide a worksheet with 6–8 newly formed words.
- Students write sentences using each.
Examples:
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“I am running to the park.”
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“She is a great teacher.”
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“We were happy about the news.” → “We felt happiness.”
Peer Review:
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Quick Quiz:
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“What is a suffix?”
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“What word do we get if we add -ly to slow?”
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“Give me a word with -less!”
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge building
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Students will understand how suffixes modify base words.
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Recognize common suffixes in speech and writing.
Skill Building
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Create new words using suffixes.
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Use suffix words correctly in sentences.
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Work collaboratively and build confidence in communication.
Session 22: Preposition
Session Title |
Introduction to preposition |
Objective |
By the end of this session students will able to :
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
1.Board & Chalk
2.Simple objects(e.g.,a box,a toy,a book)
3.Draw pictures of simple scenes with object in different locations |
Methodology |
Interactive discussion:
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Preposition Action
- Greet the students and introduce that today we are going to learn a new topic that is preposition
- As a part of intro activity give simple command's, and have the students act them out
- “Put your hands in the pocket”
- “Walk to the chair”
- “Stand beside the desk”
- This incorporate movements and reinforces the meaning of prepositions.
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Preposition definition and examples (20 minutes)
1.Explain prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence
- Focus on the basic preposition of direction, time and place
- Write simple sentences on the board and tell the students to come and try to find and underline the preposition in that sentences
“She works at the hospital”
“The bird is on the tree”
“Pen is in the box”
“The cat is under the table”
2 . Discuss how the preposition tells us where the noun (hospital,tree,box.etc)
3. Ask the students to identify the preposition in other simple sentences.
Preposition Charades (30 minutes)
How to Play
- Write down various prepositions (such as on, under, behind, in front of, between, etc.) on small pieces of paper.
- Have the children take turns picking a paper and acting out a preposition without speaking, using their body to show the action.
- The rest of the class guesses which preposition the child is acting out.
Examples:
- Acting out the preposition on could involve pretending to place an object on a table.
- Acting out under could mean crouching or hiding under a chair.
- Acting out between could involve standing between two objects.
Follow-Up Activity (15 minutes)
- Ask students to draw a simple picture of their room and write sentences of three objects in their room using prepositions.
- Have them write 3 sentences that use the prepositions: in, on, under , at)
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (15 minutes)
- Ask students to give their own examples of sentences using the prepositions they learned.
- Simple oral questions like "Where is the book if it is on the desk?
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge building
1. Definition & Function – Students learn that prepositions show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words
(e.g., place : "on the table,"
time: "at 5 PM,"
direction : "to school").
2. Common Prepositions – Exposure to basic prepositions (in, on, at, under, over, near) and their usage in sentences.
3.Contextual Recognition – Identifying prepositions in written/oral examples (e.g., underlining "at" in "She works at the
Skill Building
1. Active Listening & Comprehension – Following commands in Preposition Action(e.g., "Stand beside the desk") develops auditory processing.
2.Speaking & Sentence Formation – Creating original sentences during review (e.g., "The lamp is on my desk") boosts verbal expression.
3. Kinesthetics Learning – Charades reinforces spatial awareness by acting out prepositions (e.g., crouching to demonstrate "under").
Session 23: Preposition of place
Session Title |
Preposition of place |
Objective |
•To helps students understand the concept of preposition of places (in,on,at,under,between) •To enable students to form sentences using these preepositions •To apply prepositions to real world situations |
Topics/Concept |
•Preposition of place (in,on,at,under,between) •Spatial relationships and describing locations •Location and positioning of objects |
Material Required |
•White board and markers •Small objects like (book,pencil,cup,box,etc) |
Methodology |
•Activity based learning:Physical games and group works •Experimental learning |
Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Guess the Word
How to Play
- Start by giving clues related to prepositions that describe where something is placed or its relationship with another object.
For example:
- Clue: "This is used to describe the position of a book that is placed on a table." (Answer: On)
- Clue: "This describes the position of a cat that is beneath the chair." (Answer: Under)
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Ask the children to guess the correct preposition.
- This activity helps children begin thinking about where objects are located and links the concept of prepositions to real-world objects. It also warms them up to the topic.
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Idea about preposition of place (20 minutes)
- Start by asking students if they know what prepositions are and how they help in understanding the position of things.
- Ask them whether they remember the previous class tell them to recap some examples of prepositions.
- Then Introduce the prepositions of place (in, on, at, under, and between)
- In- Used when something is inside a space (e.g., "The book is in the box.")
- On - Used when something is resting on a surface (e.g., "The cup is on the table.")
- At - Used to show a specific point or place (e.g., "I am at the door.")
- Under - Used when something is beneath something else (e.g., "The cat is under the table.")
- Between - Used when something is in the middle of two things (e.g., "The ball is between the shoes.")
Prepositional treasure hunt (30 minutes)
How to play :
- Hiding the Treasure
- One student is designated as the "hider."
- The hider secretly places the treasure object somewhere in the classroom, using one of the designated classroom items as a reference point.
- The hider then gives a verbal clue using preposition of places or riddle clues that leads to the locations.
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Finding the Treasure:
- The rest of the class becomes the "finders."
- The finder(s) listen to the clue and try to locate the treasure.
Example clues:
- "The treasure is under the book."
- "It is inside the box."
- "Look beside the pen."
- "It's on top of the table."
- ”The treasure is between the chair and the desk."
- "It is behind the notebook”
Follow-Up Activity (10 minutes)
Tell them to write down the sentences they saw while walking to school from home, tell them to focus the words we learn today
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks(10 minutes)
Ask the students which is the easiest preposition to understand and which is the hardest.Then gave each student a partner and discuss that with their peer.
Expected learning outcome
Skill building
1. Listening & Comprehension – Following verbal clues in the Treasure Hunt sharpens their ability to interpret instructions.
2. Sentence Formation– Practicing prepositional phrases in peer discussions builds confidence in constructing accurate sentences.
3. Observation & Description– The follow-up task (writing sentences about their commute) trains them to observe and articulate real-world spatial relationships.
Knowledge building
1.Definition & Usage – Students will learn the meaning and correct application of prepositions of place (in, on, at, under, between) in sentences.
2.Spatial Relationships– They will understand how prepositions describe an object’s position relative to another (e.g., "The ball is between the shoes").
Session 24: Preposition of time
Session Title |
Preposition of time |
Objective |
By the end of this session studdnts will able to: •Define and understand the use of preposition of time(at,on,in,before,after,to,into out,of) •Apply these prepositions correctly in sentences related fo time •Develop communication and collabrative skills through intractive games |
Topics/Concept |
•Preposition of time (at,in,on,into,out of,after,before) •Using prepositions to specify when events occur |
Material Required |
•Board and Chalk •News paper •Pen&book |
Methodology |
•Activity-based learning through games •Interactive learning:Group work and peer teaching |
Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (15 minutes)
Time flash game
- The teacher will ask the students to close their eyes and count to 10
- At that time write different time like 12:30,7:00am,6:00 pm etc
- Then ask the students what they will do at this specific times
- Eg:I will eat my food at 12:30
We have class at 7 Am etc
I will reach my house before 6 PM
- Repeat the game a couple of times to get students comfortable with using different preposition of time.
Main Activity (55 minutes)
Teaching the topic (30 minutes)
Prepositions of Time
- Explain the importance of prepositions of time in daily life: describing time and events, planning activities, etc.
- Write the list of prepositions on the board: (at, on, in, before, after, to, into, out of)
- Briefly explain the usage of each preposition:
- At: For specific times (e.g., at 5 o'clock).
- On: For days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on January 1st).
- In: For months, years, seasons (e.g., in December, in 2023, in summer).
- Before: Refers to an earlier time (e.g., before lunch).
- After: Refers to a later time (e.g., after school).
- To: Expresses the direction or point of arrival (e.g., to the party).
- Into: To show movement from outside to inside (e.g., into the room).
- Out of: To express movement from inside to outside (e.g., out of the house).
Events in Newspaper (25 minutes)
- Divide the class into 3 or 4 groups each group need 5 students depending upon the strength.
- Provide each group a english newspaper and tell them to find out the sentences in newspaper related to preposition of time
- Each group wants to find minimum 5 sentences.
- After they find out tell them to read it out, each member of the group should atleast read one sentence for the whole class room and explain the sentence, and tell what preposition is used to indicate the time .
Follow-Up Activity (10 minutes)
Tell them to write a short paragraph about their daily routine ,using at least five preposition of time
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Fill in the blanks
- Write some sentences on board like missing preposition of time
Example: •The meeting is _____ 2pm
•We go to the park _____Sunday
•The flowers bloom _____ Spring
Expected learning outcome
Knowledge Building
1. Definition & Rules– Students learn how prepositions of time (at, on, in, before, after, to, into, out of) specify when actions occur (e.g., "at 5 PM," "on Monday," "in summer").
2. Contextual Usage– Recognize how prepositions link events to time (e.g., "The meeting is before lunch," "We leave after school").
3. Real-World Application – Analyse newspaper sentences to identify prepositions of time in authentic contexts.
Skill Building
1. Speaking & Collaboration– Group work in "Events in Newspaper" hones teamwork and oral presentation skills.
2. Critical Thinking – Deciphering time-related prepositions in fill-in-the-blank tasks reinforces logical reasoning.
3. Writing & Creativity – Crafting a daily routine paragraph using prepositions (e.g., "I wake up at 7 AM, study until noon") improves structured expression.
4. Active Listening– Participating in the "Time Flash Game" sharpens quick comprehension and response.
Session 25: Introduction to WH questions
Session |
Introduction to WH questions |
Objective |
By the end of the session, students will:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
1.Whiteboard and markers.
2.A few simple objects or pictures to show and form questions |
Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
WH question Warm-UP
- The teacher will write the five WH question words on the board (What, Where, When, Who, Why)
- Students will be asked to stand in a circle.
- The teacher will point to an object or picture in the room, and students will take turns asking WH questions about it.
For example:
- Teacher shows a pencil and she needs to tell this is a pencil or this pencil is on the table .
- Children want to form questions of what the teacher was showing or saying, by the words written in the board as the way know .
- The teacher encourages and helps the children in an interactive way.
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Giving idea about topic (20 minutes)
- The teacher explains the usage of different WH question words:
- What: Used to ask about things or information (Example: What is your name? What is this?)
- Where: Used to ask about places or locations (Example: Where is the school? Where do you live?)
- When: Used to ask about time (Example: When is your birthday? When do we eat lunch?)
- Who: Used to ask about people (Example: Who is your teacher? Who is that?)
- Why: Used to ask for reasons (Example: Why is the sky blue? Why are you sad?)
- The teacher ask questions like
- What: "What is your favourite colour?"
- Where: "Where do you go to school?"
- When: "When do we have lunch?"
- Who: "Who is your best friend?"
- Why: "Why do you like school?"
WH-Relay (30 minutes)
- The teacher divides the class into two groups. Each group will be given a set of simple objects or pictures.
- One student from each group will come forward and pick an object/picture.
- They will then ask a WH question related to it to the opposite group
For example:
- Object: A book.
- Question: "What is this?" or "Where is the book?"
- The opposing group answers, and the next student comes forward to ask another question.
- This process will continue until each student has had a chance to ask and answer questions.
Follow-Up Activity (15 minutes)
Students will write five WH questions about their daily routine and ask a classmate the same questions. They will record their classmate's answers and bring them back to share in the next session.
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (5 minutes)
Divide students into 2 pair in each , they want to ask their pair a question like ,
where is your house?
What is your nickname ?
Expected learning outcome
Knowledge Building
1. WH Question Types– Students learn the purpose and structure of each WH word:
2. Question Formation– Understand how to construct grammatically correct WH questions (e.g., "Where is the book?" vs. "The book is where?").
3. Contextual Usage – Recognize when to use specific WH words (e.g., "Why" for explanations, "When" for time-related queries).
Skill Building
1 Critical Thinking – Deciding which WH word fits a context (e.g., choosing "Who" for people vs. "What" for objects).
2 Collaboration – Group activities (WH Relay) foster teamwork and active participation.
Session 26: WH questions
Session Title |
Advanced WH questions |
Objective |
By the end of the session, students will:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
1. Whiteboard and markers. 2. Pictures of different situations like, children playing, people working, family eating dinner, a person traveling, a student studying etc. (You can get the pictures from newspapers or any other sources) 3. Objects or images for interactive questioning. |
Methodology |
•Interactive learning •Collaborative learning •Hands-on Activity |
Session Duration |
90 Minutes
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Introduction Activity- (10 minutes)
“Who Am I?”
- The teacher will describe a person or an object without naming it. For example: "I am a place where you can see many animals. (I am a zoo.)
- Students will guess the object/person by asking questions like "What is it?" or "Where is it?"
- "Who is your teacher?"
- "Where do you live?"
- "What time is it?"
- The teacher will encourage students to form full questions, guiding them to include the WH words in their sentences.
Main Topic/Activity (60 minutes)
Review of Previous Session:"Quick Recap of WH Questions" (15 minutes)
- The teacher briefly reviews the basic WH questions (What, Where, When, Who, Why) with simple examples.
- The teacher writes the question words on the board and asks students to form questions using them. For example:
- "Who is your teacher?"
- "Where do you live?"
- - "What time is it?"
- This activity will refresh the students' understanding of WH questions before moving to more complex sentence structures.
Introduction to Complex Question structures (20 minutes)
- Explanation: The teacher introduces the structure of more complex WH questions like "Why are you happy?" vs. "Why is the sky blue?"
- Explain that more complex questions may involve different subjects (e.g., person, animal, place) and verbs (e.g., am, are, is, do, did, etc.).
- The teacher writes a few complex questions on the board and asks students to identify the structure:
- "Who is your friend?"
- "Why are you happy?"
- "Where do you go after school?"
- Tell them verbs like am, is, are, do, did, etc are some auxiliary verbs and these are used in most of WH question structures
"Question Creation Challenge"(25 minutes)
Objective: This activity provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of complex question structures in a group setting, reinforcing their understanding through peer interaction.
- Provide the students pictures of various situations like a family eating dinner, a person traveling, a student studying).
- Divide students into small groups and tell them to form complex WH questions about the pictures. For example:
- "What are they eating?"
- "Why is the person traveling?"
- "Who is studying?"
- After forming the questions, students will take turns asking and answering their questions within their groups.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Ask them to prepare 5 WH questions to their friend like what they want to know about their friend like “What is your favorite colour ?,” “Where did you buy this bag ?”etc
Review Questions/Assessment Task (10 minutes)
"WH Questions in Action"
- The teacher will call on students randomly to answer a question about themselves. For example
- "Why do you like your favorite subject?"
- "Who is your favorite teacher?"
- "What is your favorite hobby?"
- Students will answer the questions in full sentences. The teacher will correct any mistakes in question formation or response structure.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Skill Building
- Students craft complex WH questions from visual prompts, enhancing analytical skills.
- Real-life Q&A builds confidence in spontaneous communicatio
Knowledge Building
- Complex Question Structures – Students learn to form advanced WH questions using auxiliary verbs (e.g., "Why are you happy?" vs. "Why is the sky blue?").
- Subject-Verb Agreement – Understand how to match WH words with correct verbs (e.g., "Who is..." for singular, "Where are..." for plural).
Session 27: Auxiliary Verbs
Session |
Introduction to Auxiliary Verbs |
Objective |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (15 minutes)
“Action Verb Charades"
Objective: This activity engages students and introduces the concept of action verbs and how auxiliary verbs help them in forming complete sentences
Instructions:
- The teacher will pick a few students and give them a simple action like "eat," "run," or "sleep."
- The student will act out the action, and the rest of the class has to guess the verb.
- Afterward, the teacher will ask students, "What helps us to form a sentence with this action?" (Answer: Auxiliary verbs such as "I am eating," "She runs," "He has slept").
- Discuss how auxiliary verbs support the main verbs in making a complete sentence.
Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes)
“What are Auxiliary Verbs"
(20 minutes)
- Begin by explaining that Auxiliary verbs are helping verbs that assist the main verb in a sentence. They are used to indicate tense, mood, or voice.
- Write the three main forms of auxiliary verbs on the board: be, do, have.
- Provide examples of each:
- Be: (am,is,are,was,were,being,been) I am playing. (Continuous tense)
- Do: (Did,does,doing)Do you like chocolate?. (For making questions/negatives)
- Have: (Had,has,having)They have completed their work. (Perfect tense)
- Explain how these verbs are used alongside action verbs to form various sentence structures.
”Auxiliary Verb Relay Race”
(40 minutes)
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Split the class into teams of 4-5 students each.
- Arrange them in a line so they can race one after the other.
- Place 2 of them as station masters who represent the stations, then give auxiliary verb card to one station master and main verb card to the other station master
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Start the relay
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The first player from each team runs to Station 1 and picks an auxiliary verb card (for example, is or do).
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Then, they run to Station 2, where they pick a card with a main verb (e.g., eating or play).
2. Form a Sentence:
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Once the student has both the auxiliary verb and the main verb, they return to their team and form a complete sentence using the auxiliary and main verb.
Example: If they picked "is" and "eating," the student should say, "He is eating
If they picked "do" and "play," they should say, "They do play."
3. Correctness Check:
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The next student in the team repeats the process (run to Station 1, pick an auxiliary verb, run to Station 2, pick a main verb, return to the team, form a sentence).
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The relay continues until all team members have had a turn.
4. Winning the game:
- The first team to finish their relay race and successfully form all sentences with correct auxiliary verbs wins the game.
- After the game, gather the students together and go over the sentences formed during the relay race. Discuss any errors or challenges they faced and provide feedback on how they can improve.
Follow up Tasks ( 5 minutes)
- Ask students to write 3 events from their day using auxiliary verb in the sentence like ‘i do my homework everyday, ‘I am going home’ etc
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks :(10 minutes)
- Ask students quick questions to check their understanding of auxiliary verbs. Example questions:
- "Which auxiliary verb is used for negatives with action verbs?”
- "Can you give me a sentence with ‘have’ as the auxiliary verb?"
- Provide immediate feedback to clarify any confusion.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Students will understand the role of auxiliary verbs (be, do, have) in sentence formation.
- Students will be able to recognize and correctly use auxiliary verbs in sentences.
- Students will engage in group activities to reinforce their learning and improve sentence formation skills.
Skill building
- Match auxiliary verbs with main verbs logically (e.g.,"is" + "eating" = "He is eating") develop critical thinking
- Work in teams during the "Auxiliary Verb Relay Race" to construct sentences.
- Peer feedback during correctness checks.
Session 28: Auxiliary Verbs Be form
Session Title |
Auxiliary Verbs Be form {am,is,are,was,were} |
Objective |
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Concept/ Topic |
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Material Required |
1. Whiteboard and markers 2. Flashcards with different actions 4. A ball. |
Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (15 minutes)
"Verb charades"
Objective: This activity activates prior knowledge, warms up students' speaking abilities, and introduces the concept of using auxiliary verbs to describe ongoing or past actions.
- The teacher writes down a list of action verbs (e.g., running, jumping, swimming, eating) on flashcards.
- One student selects a flashcard and acts out the verb, while the class guesses the action
- After the action is guessed, the class will form a sentence using an auxiliary verb:
- "I am running."
- "He is eating."
- "They were swimming.”
Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes)
Introducing Be form of Auxiliary verb
(20 minutes)
- Explain that auxiliary verbs help us create sentences that describe actions, conditions, or states. They assist in forming questions, negatives, and continuous actions.
Introducing Forms of “Be”:
Present Tense:
- Am: Used with I (e.g., I am happy.)
- Is: Used with he, she, it(e.g., She is reading.)
- Are: Used with we, you, they (e.g., They are playing.
Past Tense:
- Was: Used with I, he, she, it (e.g., I was tired.)
- Were: Used with we, you, they (e.g., They were at school.)
- Ask the students to write it in their note.Make sure that they get the topic because this is the basics.
Verb Action Toss
(20 minutes)
- Students will stand in a circle.
- A ball will be tossed between students.
- The student receiving the ball will create a sentence using an auxiliary verb such as:
- “I was tired yesterday.”
- “She is happy today.”
- “We were at the park.”
- The student must pass the ball to another student after completing their sentence.
- If the student does not say the correct sentence, the group must help them by providing suggestions.
Verb Movement Freeze Game
(20 minutes)
Objective: To engage students physically while reinforcing the concept of auxiliary verbs in sentences.
- Students are asked to walk, run, or hop around the room while the teacher plays music.
- When the music stops, the teacher will call out an auxiliary verb, such as "am," "is," or "are."
- Students must freeze and make a sentence using that verb. For example:
- “Am”: “I am jumping.”
- “Is”: “He is running.”
- “Are”: “They are walking.”
- This will help them associate the verb with an action.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
- Students can write five sentences at home using the auxiliary verbs am, is, are, was, and were, based on their day-to-day activities.
- Write two sentences in present tense (am/is/are) and three in past tense (was/were).
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks: (10 minutes)
- Go over the key points learned: auxiliary verbs am, is, are, was, and were.
- Write a few sentences on the board with missing auxiliary verbs and ask students to fill in the correct one.
Q&A: Allow students to ask any questions they may have doubt about the auxiliary verbs.
- Praise and encouragement for active participation.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
- Students will be able to identify and use the auxiliary verbs "am," "is," "are," "was," and "were" in simple sentences.
- Students will be able to ask and answer simple questions using the auxiliary verbs “be.”
- Apply "be" verbs in affirmative, negative, and continuous contexts (implied in activities).
Skill building
- By the activity Verb Charades: Students guess actions and verbalize sentences ("I am running").
- Verb Action Toss: Create sentences aloud
- Peer feedback in Verb Action Toss and Freeze Game
Session 29: Auxiliary verbs(Have Forms,Do forms, modal verbs)
Session Title |
Auxiliary verbs(Have Forms,Do forms, modal verbs) |
Objective |
By the end of the session,Students will:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
2. Board to Chalk
3. Space for students to move around |
Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (10 minutes)
Simon says
- The teacher acts as Simon and gives commands.
- Start each command with “Simon says…”
Example: “Simon says touch your nose.”
- Students must only follow the action if you say “Simon says.”
- If you say just “Touch your nose” (without “Simon says”), they shouldn’t move.
- Anyone who moves on a wrong command is playfully "out" or gets a gentle reminder.
Main Topic/ Activity (65 minutes)
Explaining the Auxiliary verbs(35 minutes)
- Have Forms (have, has, had): Show how these are used for possession, experiences, and forming perfect tenses.
- Do Forms (do, does, did): Explain how these are used for questions, negatives, and emphatic statements.
- Will/Shall: Discuss how these are used for future actions or requests.
- May/Might: Explain the use of these verbs for permission, possibility, and likelihood.
- Can/Could: Teach the difference between ability (can), requests, and possibility (could).
Verb treasure hunt (30 minutes)
Setup:
- Prepare 10–15 sentence strips with missing auxiliary verbs (e.g., “I __ a pencil,” “__ you like mangoes?”).
- Hide them around the classroom (under desks, behind books, on the door, etc.).
How to Play:
- Split the class into small teams.
- Each group hunts for a sentence strip.
- When they find one, they return to their seat and fill in the correct auxiliary verb.
- Once all strips are found and completed, students read them aloud.
- Discuss the answers as a group and correct any mistakes together.
Why It Works: Combines movement with grammar, making auxiliary verb usage feel natural and fun.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Ask students to write 1 sentences for each auxiliary verbs they've learned in class (have, do, will/shall, may/might, can/could). The sentences should reflect correct usage and should be shared in the next class.
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
- Write several scrambled sentences on the board or large chart (e.g., "I / swim / can" or "they / will / go / school / tomorrow").
- Call random students and tell them to unscramble the sentence,and write it correctly(e.g., “I can swim” or “They will go school tomorrow)
- If one didn't get the answer encourage other children to help
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Students will be able to identify and use auxiliary verbs (have, do, will/shall, may/might, can/could) in context.
- Apply auxiliary verbs with correct subject - verb agreement
- The physical activities will engage students actively, making the learning process more enjoyable and memorable.
Skill building-
- Participate in "Simon Says" to reinforce action verbs and commands.
- Verbally construct sentences with auxiliary verbs during the treasure hunt.
- Engage in peer discussions while unscrambling sentences.
Session 30: Tenses Introduction
Session Title |
Tenses Introduction |
Objective |
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
1. Verb cards 2. Board and chalk 3. Open space for movement |
Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (15 minutes)
Action statues
- Tell the children that you will call out different actions. When you say an action, they need to start doing it.
- Explain that when you shout "Freeze!", they must stop immediately and hold their pose like a statue.
- Start with a few simple actions and practice freezing. For example:
- "Jump!" (Children jump)
- "Freeze!" (Children stop in their jumping pose)
- "Run!" (Children run)
- "Freeze!" (Children stop clapping)
- Continue these Action statues for a few minutes just to warm up the children.
Main Topic/ Activity (50 minutes)
What is "When" (30 minutes)
- Draw a clock on board or pointing to the classroom clock tell children to "Look at this clock. What does it tell us?" (Encourage answers like "time," "what time it is," etc.)
- Tell them today we are going to study a new topic that is very essential in English, we are going to talk about how we know when things happen in our sentences. We call this 'tenses'. It's like having a special way to show if something is happening now, if it already happened, or if it will happen later."
- Teacher: "Imagine you are telling a story. It's important to know when each part of the story took place, right?" (Give a simple example: "I ate breakfast this morning." vs. "I will eat lunch soon.")
Tenses Area(20 minutes)
- Divide three corners of class as past area,present area,and future area.
- Then briefly introduce the idea that verbs change based on when the action happens—before now (past), now (present), or after now (future).
- Demonstrate with Examples: Show a verb card (e.g., "jump") and say:
- "Yesterday, I jumped." (Past)
- "Today, I am jumping." (Present)
- "Tomorrow, I will jump." (Future)
- Student Participation: Ask students to form a circle and call on students to pick 2 verb cards each and place it in the correct section of the area, saying a sentence for each tense form
Follow up Task (5 minutes)
Ask students to write the things :
- One thing that they did yesterday
- One thing they are doing today
- One thing they will do tomorrow
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (20 minutes)
- Tell them to think about their day - today, something you did yesterday, and something you are looking forward to do tomorrow.
- For each of these three times (yesterday, today, tomorrow), draw a simple picture representing an action you did or will do.
- Below each picture, write a very short sentence describing the action and include a word that tells us when it happened or will happen.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Understand that "tense" relates to when an action takes place in a sentence.
- Differentiate between actions happening now, actions that already happened, and actions that will happen.
- Recognize simple time-related words (like "yesterday," "today," "tomorrow," "ago," "soon") as indicators of when an action occurs.
Skill building-
- Work in groups to categorize verbs into past, present, and future areas.
- Engage in peer discussions while forming sentences.
- Participate in "Action Statues" to associate verbs physically
Session 31: Past tense
Session Title |
Past tense |
Objective |
By the end of the session, students will be able to:
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (15 minutes)
“Yesterday,I….”!
- Students want to sit in a circle
- The first student starts by saying a sentence beginning with:
- “Yesterday, I…” and completes it with an activity using a past tense verb.
Example:
- “Yesterday, I played football.”
- “Yesterday, I ate mangoes.”
- The next student must repeat the previous sentence(s) and add their own.
Example:
“Yesterday, I played football, and I watched TV.”
- Continue around the circle. Each student adds one more sentence to the chain, using a new past tense verb.
- If someone forgets or makes a mistake, offer support and gently correct the tense if needed.
Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes)
What is Past Tense? (20 minutes)
- The past tense is used to talk about something that already happened. It tells us about actions or events that took place before now — yesterday, last week, or even just a minute ago!
Types of Past Tense Verbs:
1. Regular Verbs – We just add -ed- at the end.
walk → walked
jump → jumped
clean → cleaned
2. Irregular Verbs – The spelling changes completely or doesn't follow a rule.
go → went
eat → ate
buy → bought
- Give them more examples of irregular verbs
Story Time (20 minutes)
- Tell the students that the story you are telling about is something that happened yesterday.
Story = “Raju’s Busy Day”
Yesterday, Raju woke up early. He brushed his teeth and ate a banana. Then, he packed his bag and ran to school. At school, he wrote a test and drew a picture in art class. After school, he played with his friends and came home tired. He watched TV, read a book, and finally, he slept.
- Write this story on the board and call students to underline past tense verbs on the board."
Purpose: Children connect deeply with stories. When a story is told in the past tense, it provides a natural, engaging way to introduce and reinforce past tense verb forms without a heavy grammar focus.
Charades: Past Tense Edition (20 minutes)
- Write a mix of regular and irregular past tense verbs on small pieces of paper.
- Fold and place them in a bowl or container.
- Divide the class into two teams.
- One student from Team A comes up and picks a slip from the bowl.
- The student then has 30 seconds to act out the verb without speaking.
- Their team tries to guess the verb in past tense (e.g., “danced”, not “dance”).
- If the team guesses correctly within the time, they score a point.
- If not, the other team gets one chance to guess and steal the point!
- Then it’s Team B’s turn, and the game continues.
Example Verbs to Include:
Regular: walked, cooked, cleaned, smiled, jumped, clapped
Irregular: ate, went, ran, drank, sang, wrote, slept, drove
- The team with the most correct guesses at the end of the game wins!
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Quickly review:
- What are regular verbs?
- What are irregular verbs?
For homework: Ask students to write 5 sentences using simple past tense (3 regular + 2 irregular)
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)
Fill in the Blanks” board activity:
- I ___ (go) to school yesterday. → went
- She ___ (play) football. → played
- They ___ (eat) ice cream. → ate
- We ___ (watch) a movie. → watched
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Identify the concept of past tense and recognize when to use it in everyday situations.
- Use regular and irregular verbs in simple past tense form while speaking and writing short sentences.
- Differentiate between regular and irregular past tense verb forms (e.g., played vs ate).
Skill building-
- Charades:past tense edition helps students verbally guess past tense verbs ("You danced!").
- Peer interaction and group problem-solving.
- By story time activity students collectively identify the past tense verbs.
Session 32: Present Tense
Session Title |
Present Tense |
Objective |
By the end of the session, students will be able to:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (10 minutes)
Act it out
- Ask for 5–6 volunteers to come forward.
- Give each a flashcard with a simple daily action: brush, read, jump, sleep, etc.
- They silently act out the action.
- The rest of the class guesses the action like
“She reads a book.” / “He sleeps in the bed.
Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes)
Concept introduction (30 minutes)
- Explain the simple present tense is used to talk about habits, routines, and general truths
Examples:
- I brush my teeth.
- The sun rises in the east.
- She drinks milk every day.
Structure:
Subject |
Verb Form |
Example |
I/You/We/They |
Base verb |
I walk to school. |
He/She/It |
Verb + s/es |
She walks to school. |
Negative Form:
I/You/We/They = Do not + base form
Eg = I do not (don’t) eat fish.
He/She/It = Does not + base verb
Eg = She does not (doesn’t) like carrots.
- Base verb always follows don’t/doesn’t."
Sentence Relay (30 minutes)
- Divide the class into groups (4 students in each)
- Distribute one Bingo card to each group.Each Bingo card has 9 verbs (e.g., eat, play, sleep) in random order."
- Give each group a pencil to mark
- The teacher calls out a sentence in the simple present tense using a subject and a verb.
Example
- “She eats.” ,"They play," "We dance," "You study."
- Students must identify the verb ("eat") on their card.
- If the verb matches one on their card, they mark it.
- The first group to mark a complete row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) shouts “Bingo!”
- The group who wins reads out their marked verbs in full present tense sentences to confirm accuracy.
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
- Ask students to "Write 5 sentences about your daily routine. Use at least:
- 3 singular subjects (He/She).
- 2 plural subjects (I/We/They)."
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (15 minutes)
- Ask questions like “What do we use present tense for?”
- Get a few students to share a sentence using “I” and “He/She”.
Correct or incorrect
- Teacher says a sentence like
- “He eat mangoes.” (Incorrect)
- “They play football.” (Correct)
- Students show thumbs up or down.
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
- Students understand the usage and structure of the present tense.
- They can identify and correctly use simple present verbs.
- They show improved participation and understanding through physical and interactive activities.
Skill building-
- "Act It Out": Verbalize actions ("She reads a book").
- By bingo card activity students listen for verbs and construct sentences aloud.
- Sentence Relay activity include teamwork to identify verbs and form sentences.
Session 33: Future tense
Session Title |
Future tense |
Objective |
By the end of the session, students will able to:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity (10 minutes)
The whisper chain
- The teacher whispers a simple sentence to the first student in the line/circle
Example: “My cat wears sunglasses on rainy days.”
- That student whispers the sentence to the next person, and so on, without repeating.
- The last student says the sentence out loud for the whole class to hear.
- Everyone laughs comparing the original sentence with the final version—usually it changes a lot along the way!
- Can go for 3 or 4 rounds
Main Topic/ Activity (65 minutes)
Starter Talk: "What Will You Do?"
(25 minutes)
Ask students fun questions like
- What will you do after school?
- What will you eat for dinner ?
- Will you go to the moon one day?
- Explain, Future tense = is used to talk about something that has not happened yet, but will happen.
We often use:
- will + base verb → I will eat
- going to + base verb → I am going to play
- Also mention:
Negative form: Subject + will not + base verb
Example: He will not play today.
- Write a few examples on the board:
- I will dance.
- He is going to study.
- Anna will not come today
“Job jukebox”(30 minutes)
- Tell students that they’re going to become mini speakers today and share their dream ambition/job and what they will do when they become that.
Rules:
- Each student gets 30 seconds to speak.
- They must say:
- What their ambition is (e.g., “I want to be a doctor.”)
- What they will do in that role (e.g., “I will help people get better when they are sick.”)
Encourage Creativity:
- If someone has a unique dream, encourage them to be expressive (e.g., astronaut, baker, YouTuber, etc.)
- Gift the students small stickers on their notebook may that small reward gives them confidence
Time Machine Travel Game
(10 minutes)
- Use three corners of the room as:
- “Past” (yesterday)
- “Present” (now)
- “Future” (tomorrow)
- The teacher calls out sentences, and students run to the correct area.
Example Sentences:
- “I brushed my teeth.” → run to Past
- “She is reading a book.” → run to Present
- “They will go to the zoo.” → run to Future
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
- Ask them to write 3 sentences: 1 with 'will', 1 with 'going to', and 1 negative future sentence."
Remember them :
- "Knowing your tenses is like having a time machine in your words! You can go to the past, stay in the present, or fly into the future!"
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes):
Mini-Worksheet or Quiz
- Fill in the blanks using “will” or “going to”:
- I ____ watch TV tonight.
- She ____ visit her grandmother.
- We ____ play a game after class.
- Go over the answers quickly and give positive feedback.
The 3 Tenses Recap (5 min)
- Create a simple chart together on the board:
| Tense | Example |
|---------|---------------------|
| Past | I played. |
| Present | I play. |
| Future | I will play. |
- Ask them
- What did you do yesterday?
- What are you doing now?
- What will you do tomorrow?
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
- Identify and use simple future tense with “will.”
- Form affirmative and negative future sentences.
- Confidently talk about tomorrow and what will happen.
- Differentiate between past, present, and future tenses.
- Engage in fun, energetic, and collaborative learning activities.
Skill building
- "Whisper Chain": Enhances listening and repetition skills.
- "Job Jukebox": Encourages expressive speaking about future ambitions.
- "Time Machine Travel": Team-based movement to reinforce tense identification.
Session 34: Rhyming Words
Tittle |
Rhyming Words |
Objective |
Additionally, through group activities, they will develop social emotional skills such as turn taking, collaboration, and positive communication,critical thinking. |
Topic |
Rhyming Fun: Exploring Words That Sound Alike |
Methodology |
Interactive Learning (Stories & Songs)
HandsOn Activities (Games & Puzzles)
Reflection & Discussion
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Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 minutes |
Intro Activity: “Rhyme Freeze” ( 10 min )
Instructions
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Ask all students to stand up and get ready to move.
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Say two words out loud (e.g., “cat – hat” or “cat – ball”).
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If the words rhyme, students must freeze like a statue.
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If the words do not rhyme, students should walk or dance in place.
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Continue with new word pairs every few seconds to keep them listening and moving.
Rhyming Pairs (Students should FREEZE):
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Non-Rhyming Pairs (Students should KEEP MOVING):
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Main Activity (40 minutes)
Read Aloud – Green Eggs and Ham ( 20 min )
Focus: Identifying rhyming words and exploring character feelings
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Step by Step Guide
Set the Purpose
Begin by saying:
- “ Today , we’re reading a silly story called Green Eggs and Ham! While we read, let’s listen closely for words that rhyme – that means they sound the same at the end!”
Interactive Reading Tips
- As you read the story, pause occasionally and highlight rhyming word pairs like:
- Sam / ham
- box / fox
- goat / boat
- house / mouse
- train / rain
Ask questions like:
- “Can you say those words with me?”
- “Do ‘mouse’ and ‘house’ sound the same at the end?”
- “Can you think of another word that rhymes with ‘box’?”
You can also have them clap when they hear rhyming words to make it active.
4. Wrap Up Question
- Ask: “What was your favorite rhyming word from the story?”
Rhyming Word Bingo ( 20 min )
How to Play:
- Give each child a Bingo card with randomly arranged words.
- Call out a rhyming word (not the exact word on the card).
- Example: Say “hat” children look for and cover “cat” if it’s on their card.
- Call more words like:
- Say “log” → kids cover “dog”
- Say “fun” → kids cover “sun”
- Say “tree” → kids cover “bee”
- Kids shout “Bingo!” when they cover a full row, column, or diagonal.
- Review the winning words and their rhymes as a group.
Sample Word List for Bingo Cards:
Cat, Dog, Bee, Car, Log, Box, Sun, Hat, Frog, Tree, Fan, Bug, Star, Run, Rock
- Sample Calling Words:
- Hat (rhymes with cat)
- Fog (rhymes with dog)
- Knee (rhymes with bee)
- Bar (rhymes with car)
- Jog (rhymes with log)
- Fox (rhymes with box)
- Fun (rhymes with sun)
- Bog (rhymes with frog)
- See (rhymes with tree)
- Man (rhymes with fan)
- Rug (rhymes with bug)
Follow Up Task ( 20 min )
Rhyme Word Challenge!
Focus: Teamwork, vocabulary building
Instructions:
- Divide the class into 6 small groups (4 children per group).
- Assign one rhyming word to each group as their target word
(e.g., cat, sun, log, bee, spoon, mug ).
- Each group will think of and write rhyming words that match their assigned word on their notebook
- After writing, each group presents their rhyming list aloud.
- The class claps for each group's effort.
- You can turn it into a fun challenge: “Let’s see which group can come up with the most rhymes!”
Review or Assesment Task (20 minutes)
Rhyme, Clap & Jump!
How to Play:
- Teacher says a word out loud (e.g., "cat"). Students think of a word that rhymes with it (e.g., "hat").
- When a child guesses a rhyming word: That student claps once, jumps once, and says the rhyme out loud together:
“Cat > Hat!”
- Repeat with more base words:
- Dog → ?
- Bee → ?
- Log → ?
- Fan → ?
- Run → ?
- Box → ?
- Spoon → ?
- Wait for 3 or 4 students answer each rhymes .
- Celebrate all rhyming answers, even silly ones! (e.g., “cat splat”)
Tips: If children get stuck, give a sound clue (e.g., “It ends with og!” for dog). Use positive reinforcement for all guesses to build confidence
Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge-Building:
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Children will learn to find and say words that rhyme.
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They will understand that rhyming words have the same ending sounds.
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They will learn new words by listening to stories and playing games.
Skill-Building:
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Children will practice hearing and saying rhyming words.
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They will listen carefully, follow instructions, and speak clearly.
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They will work together, take turns, and share ideas kindly.
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They will move, clap, and jump to learn through play.
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They will think creatively and talk about feelings in stories.
Session 35: Self Introduction
Tittle |
“All About Me – A Journey into Myself” |
Objective |
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Topic |
"Myself" |
Methodology |
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Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (5 minutes)
Circle of Greetings
Steps:
- Form a Circle:Ask all students to stand in a circle.
Introduction:
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Begin by saying, "I’m happy to see you all!" and introduce yourself using simple sentences:
"My name is ______. I am ______ years old. I like ______."
Main Activity (50 minutes)
Talk, Touch, and Write – Myself (20 minutes)
Steps:
- Prepare a Format Chart :
- My name is ___________.
- I am ___________ years old.
- I live in ___________.
- My favourite colour is ___________.
- I like to ___________.
Read Together:
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Begin by reading the format aloud with the whole class 2–3 times.Student Participation One by One:Call each student one by one to the front.
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Help them say each sentence by pointing to the blanks.
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If needed, prompt them gently or let them repeat after you.
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After each student completes, give a clap or cheer to encourage.
After all students have spoken:
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Now ask the whole class to open their notebooks.
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Instruct them to copy the same format and fill in their own details.
Myself Booklet ( 30 minutes )
Step 1: Introduce the Activity
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Show a sample booklet and explain:
“We are going to make a small book about YOU! It’s called ‘Myself Booklet’.” -
Write the 5-page plan on the board.
Step 2: Fold and Make the Booklet
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Give each student 2 A4 sheets.
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Help them fold and staple in the middle to make a small booklet.
Booklet Pages – With Stickers & Writing
Page 1: Cover Page – “Myself Book”
Sticker/Icon: Smiling face or star
Task:
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Write: “Myself Book”
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Draw their face or
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Write: By: _______
Page 2: My Basic Info
Sticker/Icon: Name tag
Sentences to Write:
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My name is ___________.
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I am ___________ years old.
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I live in ___________.
Draw: A house
Page 3: My Favourites
Sticker/Icon: Heart or rainbow
Sentences to Write:
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My favourite colour is ___________.
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My favourite food is ___________.
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My favourite animal is ___________.
Draw: Any one favourite thing
Page 4: My Hobbies
Sticker/Icon: Paintbrush, book, or football
Sentences to Write:
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I like to ___________.
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I love ___________.
Draw: Picture of their hobby (e.g., drawing, dancing, playing)
Page 5: My Family
Sticker/Icon: House with heart
Sentences to Write:
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I live with my ___________.
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I have _____ brothers/sisters.
Draw: Family picture
Step 3: Colour and Decorate
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Allow students to colour and decorate each page.
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Provide cute stickers (or draw smileys, stars, animals) if available.
Step 4: Sharing
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Students can come up and read one or two pages to the class.
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Or pair them up to share with a friend.
Step 5: Display
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You can pin some on the board under “All About Us”
Follow up task (15 minutes)
Myself Interview
Instructions for Students:
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Pair up with a classmate (or sibling/parent if done at home).
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Ask them the following questions and write their answers in your notebook:
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What is your name?
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How old are you?
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Where do you live?
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What is your favourite food?
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What do you like to do?
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Then switch roles – let them ask you and write your answers.
Notebook Format Example:
- My Friend’s Name: Ayaan
- He is: 8 years old
- He lives in: Kochi
- His favourite food is: Dosa
- He likes to: play cricket
Teacher Tip:
Next day, pick a few students to come up and introduce their partner to the class
Expected Learning Outcome
Knowledge-Based:
- Learn to form simple self-introduction sentences.
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Understand basic sentence structure and vocabulary related to self-description.
Skill-Based:
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Improve speaking and writing through guided self-expression.
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Build confidence in sharing personal information with others.
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Develop creativity by drawing and decorating the “Myself Booklet.”
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Strengthen social and communication skills through pair and group activities.
Session 36: Conversations
Session Title |
"Let’s Talk! – Starting Conversations in English" |
Objective |
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Topic |
Basic English Conversation – Greetings and Self-Introduction |
Methodology |
Activity-Based Learning |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity
Hello Around the World ( 20 min )
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Use visuals or flashcards to show how to greet people in different countries.
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Ask students how they greet friends at school or neighbours at home.
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Connect it to English greetings like:
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Hello / Hi
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Good morning / Good afternoon
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How are you?
Mini Task:
Students walk around and greet 3 classmates in English using: “Hi, I’m ___. What’s your name?”
(This helps break the ice and gets everyone talking!)
Main Activity
Vocabulary & Expression Building ( 30 min )
How to Do It:
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Show flashcards with words + pictures (e.g., a happy face for “How are you?”).
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Teach these key phrases:
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Hello!
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What’s your name?
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My name is ___.
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How are you?
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I’m fine, thank you.
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Nice to meet you.
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Students repeat after you. Practice in groups.
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Play a game: Give word cards and picture cards to the class. Ask them to match.
Dialogue Practice with Actions ( 20 min )
How to Do It:
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Act out a short conversation with one student (e.g., pretend you're meeting for the first time).
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Break the conversation into lines and teach it line-by-line.
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Provide printed or written clue cards to pairs of students.
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Let them act the conversation in pairs, first reading, then trying without the cards.
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Encourage expression—smile, wave, handshake.
Follow-Up Activity
Talk & Draw ( 10 min )
How to Do It:
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Ask students to draw themselves on a paper or notebook.
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Below the drawing, they write:
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My name is ___.
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I am ___ years old.
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I like ___.
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Pair up and share drawings and sentences with a partner.
Conclusion
Reflection Circle ( 10 min )
How to Do It:
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Students sit in a circle.
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Ask:
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“What did you learn today?”
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“How did you feel while speaking?”
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“What sentence did you like the most?”
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Accept all answers kindly to encourage participation.
🗂️ Flashcards – Greetings & Self-Introduction
1. Card Front:
👋 Hello!
Back: A friendly person waving.
2. Card Front:
🌞 Good Morning!
Back: A sunrise with a smiling face.
3. Card Front:
🌤️ Good Afternoon!
Back: A bright afternoon sun and a clock showing 2 PM.
4. Card Front:
🧍♂️🧍♀️ What’s your name?
Back: Two kids talking with a speech bubble.
5. Card Front:
🧒 _My name is __.
Back: A child pointing to a name tag.
6. Card Front:
😊 How are you?
Back: A person with 3 face options: happy, okay, sad.
7. Card Front:
😄 I’m fine, thank you.
Back: A happy face and a thumbs-up.
8. Card Front:
🤝 Nice to meet you!
Back: Two hands shaking.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge-Based:
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Students will recognize and recall basic English greetings and self-introduction phrases.
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Students will identify the structure of simple conversational sentences.
Skill-Based:
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Students will confidently greet others and introduce themselves in English.
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Students will listen, respond, and engage in short dialogues with peers.
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Students will apply learned vocabulary in practical speaking situations.
Session 37: Conversations 2
Tittle |
Hello! Let's Talk – Mastering Basic Conversations in English |
Objective |
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Topic |
Basic English Conversation – Greetings and Self-Introductions |
Methodology |
Role-Play |
Materials |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 min)
Quick Recap Match up .
How to Do It:
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Give each student a strip of paper with half a sentence:
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“What’s your name?”
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“My name is Ravi.”
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“How are you?”
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“I’m fine, thank you.”
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Students move around and find the matching pair.
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Once matched, they read it aloud together.
Main Activity
Role-Play Zones ( 30 min )
How to Do It:
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Set up 4 areas in the classroom with simple signs:
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School (students meet a new classmate)
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Park (students greet a friend)
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Bus Stop (students wait and talk)
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Playground (students meet while playing)
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In each area, 2–3 students act out a simple conversation:
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Greet
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Ask name
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Ask how they are
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Say goodbye
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Rotate every 10 minutes.
Conversation Quest ( 25 min )
How to do it :
Give each student a task card:
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“Find someone who likes mangoes. Ask their name.”
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“Ask 2 friends how they are today.”
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“Greet 3 friends using ‘Hi, how are you?’”
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Students walk around the class, talk to friends, and complete their tasks.
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Tick the card when done.
Follow-Up Activity ( 10 min)
Self-Intro Spotlight
How to Do It:
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Ask 4–5 volunteers to come forward.
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They say:
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“Hi! My name is ___. I’m ___ years old. I like ___.”
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Applaud each speaker. Give stickers or stars for encouragement.
Conclusion
Confidence Clap ( 5 min )
Purpose: To end with positivity.
How to Do It:
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Students say one thing they learned or enjoyed.
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After each answer, the whole class claps and says:
“Well done!” -
Finish with: “I can speak in English!
Task cards
🔶 Task Card 1
🗣️ Find someone who likes mangoes. Ask their name.
🔶 Task Card 2
🗣️ Ask two friends how they are today.
🔶 Task Card 3
🗣️ Greet three friends using:
“Hi! How are you?”
🔶 Task Card 4
🗣️ Find a classmate wearing blue. Ask their name.
🔶 Task Card 5
🗣️ Say:
“Nice to meet you” to two classmates.
🔶 Task Card 6
🗣️ Greet someone and ask:
“What’s your name?”
Then say:
“I’m ___.”
🔶 Task Card 7
🗣️ Say hello to four friends in different ways:
Hello, Hi, Good morning, Good afternoon.
🔶 Task Card 8
🗣️ Ask a friend:
“How are you?”
Then tell the teacher what they said.
Paper strips :
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🗯️ “What’s your name?”
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🧒 “My name is Ravi.”
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🗯️ “How are you?”
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😄 “I’m fine, thank you.”
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👋 “Hello!”
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👋 “Hi!”
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🗯️ “Nice to meet you.”
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🤝 “Nice to meet you too.”
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🗯️ “Good morning!”
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🌞 “Good morning! How are you?”
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🗯️ “I’m Riya.”
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🗯️ “I’m Arjun.”
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge-Based:
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Understand common English greetings and self-introduction phrases.
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Identify basic conversational sentence structures.
Skill-Based:
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Use English greetings and self-introductions confidently in conversations.
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Practice speaking and listening skills through interactive activities and role-play.
Session 38: Descriptions
Session Tittle |
Descriptions |
Objective |
By the end of this session,students will able to understand:
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Topics/Concept |
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Material Required |
- Board and chalk - Flashcards or pictures of common items, animals, places, or people |
Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Intro Activity
Describe About Meee
(10 miniutes)
- Greet the students and welcome them to the class
- Then talk to them about how their days were going
- When they get into the flow ask them to decribe about u (the teacher)
- About your personality,Apperance etc…
- Take their opinion in a friendly way and praise them
Main Topic/ Activity (55 minutes)
Introduction to the Topic
(30 minutes)
- Description is a way of explaining something clearly and in detail, so the reader or listener can imagine it in their mind
It answers questions like:
- What does it look like?
- How does it feel?
- What color is it?
- How big is it?
- What happens in it?
- How does it sound or smell?
- We describe about People,Animals,Objects,Events:
1. People – appearance, personality, clothes, behavion
2. Objects – size, shape, color, use, material
3. Places – weather, look, atmosphere, surroundings
4. Events – what happened, who was there, how you felt
5. Animals – looks, sounds, movement, behavior
Add a 2-minute demo: Describe a classroom object for the children to get an accurate idea about what description is
Describe and guess
(25 minutes)
1. Place a set of flashcards of (animals, objects, famous people, places, etc.).
2. Students want to picks card secretly.(Individual activity)
3. They must describe what’s on the card using 3–5 sentences (without saying the name!).
4. The others listen and try to guess what the object/person/place is.
5. The person who guesses correctly gets a point and can choose next the flashcard and describe!
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building-
1. Use appropriate descriptive vocabulary to express characteristics of people, places, objects, or events.
2. Improve oral communication skills through speaking and listening.
3. Demonstrate creativity in forming clues and interpreting descriptions.
Skill building
Speaking Skills: - Describe the teacher using adjectives ("You wear glasses and have a loud voice!).
- Formulate 3–5 descriptive sentences for flashcards
Listening Skills: - Interpret peers’ descriptions to guess objects/people in the "Describe and Guess" game.
- Identify key details in picture descriptions (e.g., "The park has green trees and laughing children").
Writing Skills: - Structure a descriptive paragraph about a memorable event (follow-up task).
Knowledge building
- Learn that description is a detailed explanation of people, objects, places, or events using sensory and factual details.
Identify key aspects to describe:
- People: Appearance, personality, behavior.
- Objects: Size, shape, color, material.
- Places: Atmosphere, surroundings, weather.
- Events: Actions, emotions, participants.
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks
(15 minutes)
- Show students the pictute of colourful detailed picture of a (park,festival scene,classroom or a market)
- Ask students to look at the picture for 1–2 minutes and to describe about:
- What do you see in the picture?
- What are the people doing?
- What colors can you see?
- How do you feel when you look at this picture?
Follow up Tasks (5 minutes)
Tell them to recall a memorable event (e.g., a birthday party, a school trip). Describe its setting like:
Where/when the event happened.
Who was there.
What you saw/heard.
How you felt.
One memorable detail.
Session 39: Sentence Making – Part 1
Session Title |
Sentence Making – Part 1 |
Objective |
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Topics/Concept |
Examples:
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (25 minutes)
Objective:
Introduce the idea of a sentence and its basic structure.
Steps:
1. Begin with a quick brain-teaser: Write “dog eats” and ask, “Is this a full sentence?”
2. Write “The dog eats food.”
Highlight parts:
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Subject: The dog
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Verb: eats
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Object: food
3. Explain sentence rules:
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Starts with a capital letter
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Ends with a full stop
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Makes complete sense
Interactive Exercise:
Show word cards (boy, runs, cake, eats, she). Let children form simple sentences verbally:
“The boy runs.”
“She eats cake.”
Main Activity (55 minutes)
Sentence Puzzle (30 minutes)
Objective:
Help students recognize and build correct sentence structure.
Instructions:
1. Give students word cards (subjects, verbs, objects).
2. In pairs, they arrange cards to form proper sentences.
3. Read aloud their sentences and write them on the board.
Examples:
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I / play / football → I play football.
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The cat / drinks / milk → The cat drinks milk.
- They / are / eating → They are eating.
- She / sings / well → She sings well.
- They / are/ studying → They are studying
Extension:
- Encourage students to add 'a' or 'the' where needed.
My First Sentence Worksheet (25 minutes)
Objective:Practice sentence writing individually.
Instructions:
- Distribute worksheets with jumbled words or word banks.
- Students form simple sentences and write them down.
worksheet:
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milk / drinks / the boy → The boy drinks milk.
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eats / cake / she → She eats cake.
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cat / the / jumps → The cat jumps.
- Crying / is / Tiya → Tiya is crying.
- Rice / cooks / she → She cooks rice.
Peer Review
Students pair up to read each other’s sentences.
Follow up task (5 minutes)
Quick Oral Recap:
“What comes first in a sentence?”
“What ends a sentence?”
"Can you give a sentence using 'you learn today'?"
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (5 minutes)
“What new sentence did you create today?”
“Was it easy or hard? Why?”
“How did your partner help you?”
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
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Students will understand the parts of a simple sentence
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Know the basic rule of sentence construction
Skill Building
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Form basic subject-verb-object sentences
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Improve spoken and written communication
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Practice teamwork and sharing
Session 40: Sentence Making
Session Title |
Sentence Making – Part 2 - Making Meaningful Sentences |
Objective |
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Topics |
Examples:
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Methodology |
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Session Duration |
90 Minutes |
Introduction Activity (20 minutes)
Objective: Review the previous session and introduce the concept of expanding sentences using descriptive words.
- Steps: Ask students to recall how to make a basic sentence (Subject + Verbs + Object).
- Introduce how to add details using adjectives and adverbs.
Show examples on the board:
- “The dog barks.” → The small dog barks loudly.
- “She sings.” → She sings beautifully on stage.
Group Activity:
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Show a picture (e.g., a girl running in a park). Ask guiding questions:
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Who? What doing? Where? How?
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Create a descriptive sentence together:
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“The little girl runs happily in the green park.”
Main Activity (65 minutes)
Sentence Building Cards (35 minutes)
Objective:
Support students in constructing detailed sentences using word prompts.
Instructions:
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Distribute colour-coded word cards:
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- Green = Subjects
- Red = Verbs
- Blue = Objects
- Yellow = Adjectives / Adverbs
- Each group builds sentences by combining different cards.
- Groups read out their best sentences.
Examples:
- “The big elephant walks slowly.”
- “A happy boy eats a sweet apple.”
- “The fast train moves quickly.”
Sentence Skit(30 minutes)
Objective:
Encourage students to perform and express their own sentences in short dramatised acts.
Instructions:
Provide each group with a picture or a prompt (e.g., “A boy is flying a kite”, “She is painting a picture”).
Groups must:
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Form a descriptive sentence
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Create a short act around it
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Speak their sentence clearly during the skit
Example Prompt:
- Picture: A girl eating ice cream
- Sentence: “The happy girl eats an ice cream quickly.”
- Skit: One student acts as the girl, others as family or friends
- Time Limit per Group: 1–2 minutes
- Simple Props: Toy, scarf, paper, etc.
Reflection Questions:
Teacher: “Was it fun to act your sentence?”
Teacher: “What did you like about your team’s sentence?”
Follow-up task (2 minutes)
Ask each student to say or write one expanded sentence using an adjective or adverb.
Review Questions (3 minutes)
Quick Recap:
- What new words did you learn today?
- How did you make your sentence more interesting?
Expected Learning Outcome:
Knowledge building
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Understand how to create longer, meaningful sentences
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Learn the role of describing words in adding detail
Skill Building
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Practice forming and speaking descriptive sentences
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Collaborate creatively in groups
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Gain confidence in public expression