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Subject: English
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 29
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 29
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 29, Period 5
Topic: Writing Composition & Integrated Practice
Sub-topic: Writing sentences about self and reviewing learned concepts
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Write sentences about self, likes, and dislikes
Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary in context
Spell and read words with varied consonant and vowel patterns
Form all uppercase letters correctly
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to write simple sentences and spell common words
Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 1
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks learners questions: What food do you like? What do you not like? Learners respond orally.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
1️⃣ Writing About Self
- Writing is a way to express personal thoughts and feelings.
- Examples:
- I like rice.
- I do not like beans.
- Encourage learners to write simple sentences about their own likes and dislikes.
2️⃣ Consonant & Vowel Patterns Review
- Teacher revises common patterns:
- Consonant blends: street (str)
- Digraphs: phone (ph)
- Long vowels: time (i-e)
- Vowel teams: boat (oa)
- Discuss how these patterns affect pronunciation and spelling.
3️⃣ Vocabulary
- Words: would, river
- Example sentences:
- I would like to play.
- The river is deep.
4️⃣ High-Frequency Words
- Review previously learned high-frequency words to build reading fluency.
5️⃣ Handwriting Practice
- Practice uppercase letters Y–Z.
- Review writing the full uppercase alphabet A–Z for fluency and neatness.
6️⃣ Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Write 3 sentences about their likes and dislikes (e.g., I like apples. I do not like milk.)
- Read aloud words containing blends, digraphs, long vowels, and vowel teams in pairs or groups.
- Spell and use vocabulary words would and river in sentences.
- Practice forming uppercase letters Y–Z and revise the full alphabet A–Z in handwriting notebooks.
7️⃣ Assessment Checks
|
Skill Area |
Criteria |
|
Writing |
Write 3 correct sentences about self likes/dislikes |
|
Phonics Reading |
Read blend and vowel pattern words fluently |
|
Vocabulary Spelling |
Spell would and river correctly |
|
Handwriting |
Form all uppercase letters A–Z neatly |
8️⃣ Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Writing about personal preferences builds learner confidence and makes writing meaningful.
- Revisiting consonant blends, digraphs, long vowels, and vowel teams reinforces phonics skills essential for reading and spelling.
- Vocabulary words in context deepen understanding and usage.
- Handwriting review consolidates fine motor control and letter formation for fluent writing.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher recaps self-composition, consonant/vowel patterns, and vocabulary words.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Write one sentence about something you like using a sight word. Teacher provides oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
Write five sentences about yourself using high-frequency words.
Follow-up Activity:
At home, learners share their written sentences with family members.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Struggling learners may copy teacher’s model sentences first. Advanced learners write longer paragraphs.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low