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Subject: Mathematics
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 34
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 34
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 34, Period 6
Topic: Plane Shapes
Sub-topic: Drawing Plane Shapes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Draw triangles, rectangles, and circles.
- Use rulers and compasses to make accurate drawings.
- Identify sides, corners, and round edges in shapes.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know the features of triangles, rectangles, and circles.
Instructional Materials
Rulers, compasses, paper, shape cutouts.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher shows shapes and asks learners if they can draw them.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher demonstrates step by step:
Drawing a triangle using a ruler.
Drawing a rectangle with 4 sides using ruler.
Drawing a circle using a compass or tracing round objects.
Teacher emphasizes neatness and correct number of sides and corners.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
Each learner practices drawing shapes on their paper. In groups, they create art pictures using only these shapes.
Assessment Checks:
Draw one triangle, one rectangle, and one circle.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
Shapes can be drawn neatly using tools. Triangles have 3 sides. Rectangles have 4 sides with opposite sides equal. Circles are round with no sides or corners. Drawing helps learners understand shapes better.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher collects drawings and reviews accuracy.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Draw one circle using a round object.
Assignment (Expanded):
Draw 2 triangles, 2 rectangles, and 2 circles at home.
Follow-up Activity:
Next lesson introduces fractions.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Learners who need help are given tracing activities. Advanced learners design pictures using combined shapes.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low