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Subject: English
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 5
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 5
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 5, Period 1
Topic: Integrated Reading and Writing
Sub-topic: Reading Stories, Pronouns, Nouns, Sight Words
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Read short stories with CVC words fluently
Answer comprehension questions from a narrative
Review pronouns I, my, your, you, our in sentences
Identify singular nouns in sentences
Spell high frequency words: see, have, do, yes, no
Understand subject-related words: add, sum, sun, soil, home, hut
Write short paragraphs with lowercase manuscript letters
Previous Knowledge
Students can read short sentences, use pronouns, and spell CVC words.
Instructional Materials
Storybook with CVC-based story
Flashcards for sight words
Three-line writing paper
Charts for subject-related words
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher reads aloud: “The sun is hot. The boy has a mat.” Learners repeat.
Quick oral review of pronouns from last week.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Story Reading
- Teacher reads aloud: “A boy has a dog. The dog runs. The boy runs too.”
- Learners take turns reading in pairs.
- Teacher asks:
- Who are the characters? (boy, dog)
- What happened? (they ran)
Pronouns Review
- Learners practice sentences with pronouns:
- I have a pen.
- My book is red.
- Your bag is blue.
- You are kind.
- Our class is clean.
Nouns Review
- Teacher revises singular nouns.
- Learners identify nouns from the story (boy, dog).
Spelling
- Drill with sight words: see, have, do, yes, no.
- Learners spell orally and write in notebooks.
Word Study – Subject Vocabulary
- Math – add, sum
- Science – sun, soil
- SES – home, road, hut
- Teacher explains each word briefly and uses in examples.
Handwriting
- Teacher models writing 2–3 short sentences as a paragraph.
- Learners copy neatly into notebooks.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Read story aloud in pairs
- Answer comprehension questions orally
- Make sentences with pronouns
- Identify singular nouns from the story text
- Spell sight words in groups and in writing
- Copy subject-related words into notebooks
Assessment Checks
- Read the short story fluently
- Use pronouns correctly in sentences
- Identify singular nouns in sentences
- Spell high frequency sight words accurately
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Story reading builds fluency and comprehension.
- Pronouns avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.
- Singular nouns mean one person, place, or thing.
- High frequency words (sight words) should be memorized for faster reading.
- Subject-related vocabulary supports cross-curricular learning.
- Handwriting practice helps learners space words and write neatly.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review story comprehension, pronouns, nouns, spelling, and subject-related words.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip: Learners write one pronoun, one singular noun, and one sight word.
Assignment (Expanded):
Read a short story at home and answer: Who? Where? What?
Write 3 sentences using pronouns.
Copy and learn subject-related words.
Follow-up Activity:
Learners role-play greetings and classroom rules to reinforce.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Struggling learners practice fewer words and sentences. Advanced learners write their own 3-sentence story.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low