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Session(s): 1&2
Procedure
Step one: Have a discussion with students about the progress of their SBA and that the lesson
will focus on planning a timeline to finish all SBAs by the end of the month.
Step two: Inform students as to who is at the correct point of the SBA and who still have
outstanding portions of the SBA to complete. Students will be given their SBA to analyse and
those who have outstanding portions will begin getting those portions of the SBA completed.
Step three: Class will then discuss their way forward. Class will plan a timeline for their
editing of reflection 1 and 2, planning of the oral presentations and their final reflection entry
Step four: Students will be left to complete the editing and writing of incomplete SBA.
entries.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their completed assignments and their participation in
planning the SBA completion timetable.
Evaluation: Some students were absent (Tarique, Eldrington and T’Jon) but those who were
there except one were up to date with their SBA.
Date: Monday 7th January 2019
Subject: Literature
Topic: Poetry
Session(s): 3&4
Identify the obstacles that caused them to no attain maximum marks on their exam
Edit incorrect items on their term one exam
Introduction: Have a discussion with students about the previous term. Discuss the reasons
why they studied poetry and how it should help them to analyse different situations in life.
Procedure
Step one: Distribute past exam paper and give students a moment to review how they did.
Step two: Class will discuss the exam items along with correct and incorrect responses. After
the discussion, students will do their correction, which will be graded and handed in for their
first marksheet mark.
Step three: Class will discuss what is going to be studied during the term, so that students
can start reading the material in preparation.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. All students were present, and the majority
participated in discussion. Objectives achieved.
Date: Monday 7th January 2019
Form: Three – Group 1
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: CCSLC
Sub-Topic: Module 2
Session(s): 5&6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Assess how they did during the term one exam
Explain how they plan to improve
Select topics of interest for their Module 2
Previous knowledge: Students are aware of the items on the exam and expectations of
CCSLC
Resource(s): Past papers and CCSLC module question
Introduction: Welcome students to the new year and new term.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students what will be done during the session and what is expected of
them during the lesson. Distribute the past paper and as the teacher distribute, she will tell
each child something positive and motivational about them which will help them to build
confidence.
Step two: Allow students to skim through their paper and assess how they did. Class will
discuss items and correct responses.
Step three: Students will then state what were their weaknesses during the exam and how
they plan to improve for the new term.
Step four: Class will then discuss the CCSLC Module 2 assignment. Students will select
their group member and select the issue they want to deal with.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be graded according to how the participate in classroom discussion, the way
they articulate the issues and solution to problems in English and how groups interact during
group discussion and planning.
Evaluation: Lesson went ass planned. Next class students will discuss the topics selected and
class will look at different aspects of the research process.
Date: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Term in Review
Sub-Topic: Revision of past paper
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Assess their performance for the first term
Discuss item on the term one exam
Make corrections on the exam
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the items on the past papers and can assess
personal situation
Resource(s): Past term one exam
Introduction: Welcome students to a new term and new year. Question them about their
Christmas vacation so they have opportunities to speak informally.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will then give a brief term in review according to her record. Students will
then be given the opportunity to say how they think the term went and thing we can continue
to do and things that we can improve or change.
Step two: After the discussion, class will then look at the term one (end of term) exam.
Teacher will distribute the exam papers and while doing this, she will give each child
personal statements about what they did well and not so well during the exam.
Step three: Students will be given a few minutes to read through their exam. As they review,
inform them that they will get an opportunity to say what they found manageable and not so
manageable on the exam. When students finish observing their performance, they will share
with the class their strong and weak areas and what they need to do to improve this term.
Step four: Class will then discuss the exam items to identify the correct responses and
discuss why incorrect options were selected. During the discussion of exam, students will
also do corrections.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their responses to question and participation in
classroom activities.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Students’ participation was average, but objectives
were achieved. One students (Tyrese Morton) was absent
Date: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Term in Review
Sub-Topic: Exam discussion and correction
Session(s): 5&6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Assess their performance for the first term
Discuss item on the term one exam
Make corrections on the exam
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the items on the past papers and can assess
personal situation
Resource(s): Past term one exam
Introduction: Welcome students to a new term and new year. Question them about their
Christmas vacation so they have opportunities to speak informally.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will then give a brief term in review according to her record. Students will
then be given the opportunity to say how they think the term went and things we can continue
to do and things that we can improve or change.
Step two: After the discussion, class will then look at the term one (end of term) exam.
Teacher will distribute the exam papers and while doing this, she will give each child
personal statements about what they did well and not so well on the exam.
Step three: Students will be given few minutes to read through their exam. As they review,
inform them that they will get an opportunity to say what they found manageable and not so
manageable on the exam. When students finish observing their performance, they will share
with the class their strong and weak areas and what they need to do to improve this term.
Step four: Class will then discuss the exam items to identify the correct responses and
discuss why incorrect options were selected. During the discussion of exam, students will
also do corrections.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their responses to question and participation in
classroom activities.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned
Date: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Session(s): 7
Previous knowledge: Students have selected their group member and two topics of interest
they would like to investigate.
Procedure
Step one: Have students sit next to their group member and present the two topics they
decided to investigate. Discuss selected topics with each group and guide them in select one
to investigate.
Step two: After all groups have settled on their topic of interest, have a class discussion on
the steps in the research process. Students will copy the research process in their books.
Step three: Class will discuss how they will conduct their research, what kind of information
they will need, where they plan to get the information and how they will distribute tasks.
Step four: Groups will write their plan on a sheet of paper and hand it to the teacher.
Application/Assessment:
Students will create a plan for conducting their research/investigation, write it on paper and
hand it to the teacher to be reviewed.
Previous knowledge: Students have read portions of the story during last school term, so
they are aware of the storyline
Introduction: Conduct a revision session on the events that took place during the reading of
chapters 1-5. Ask students questions and allow them to respond using Standard English.
Procedure
Step one: After the revision of previous chapters, class will begin reading chapter 6. Each
student will read portions of the story and then explain in their own words, what they
understand from the portion they read.
Step two: Teacher will clarify and terms or concepts that student are unfamiliar with and
would affect their understanding if they don’t know what they mean.
Step three: The reading and discussion will continue until 5 mins before the bell rings, then
teacher will ask oral question to check students understanding.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to how well they read orally and their ability to answer
questions.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Alexander, Akeem and Agdie were absent from
class.
Date: Thursday 10th January 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Literature
Sub-Topic: Reading and Discussion
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Articulate in literary terms what they remember about the portions of the story read
last term
Read portions of the passage fluently and independently
Accurately explain what they understand from the portions of the passage read.
Pronounce and give definition of new words encountered in the story.
Previous knowledge: Students have started reading and discussion chapter 6 of the story
“The Young Warriors”
Resource(s): Resource Text: “The Young Warriors”
Introduction: Recap the events that took place in the beginning of the chapter 6 by asking
students to share what they remembered from reading the beginning of the chapter.
Procedure
Step one: Have students predict what they think will happen in the rest of the chapter. After
students share their predictions, we will start reading.
Step two: Students will read orally and then class will discuss what was read. Students will
take note of words from the text.
Step three: After the reading and discussion of the chapter is finished, class will study
characters, conflicts and possible resolutions of events in the chapter.
Step four: Class will then study new words encountered in the story. Class will play a word
matching game where they must match new words with possible definition. Students will
take the sentence strips with definition of the words and the words itself and match them.
Teacher will check students’ matching and let them know how they did. We will then discuss
the correct answers.
Application/Assessment:
Create a definition for the following words.
Strenuous Betray Precipices Defeat Triumph
Evaluation: Students participated and read well but more oral reading will be done
with a special focus on those who needs more practice.
Date: Thursday 10th January 2019
Form: Three – Group 1
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: CCSLC Module 2
Sub-Topic: Conducting Literature Review
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Assess information to use in their report to see if it is valid
Select what they will use in their report
Select pictures and graphics that will be used in their research report.
Previous knowledge: Students have selected their topic and have formulate research aim and
research question.
Resource(s): Students research data
Introduction: Students will move into their groups and present the literature they gathered
on their topic.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will ask groups to look at the information gathered by the group and select
and illuminate data that does not fully relate to their topic.
Step two: As a group, students will then review the information they gathered and select and
highlight information that they will use in their research report. Teacher will monitor groups
to ensure they are doing what they should and to lend support if needed.
Step three: After students decide what they will use in their report, they will the read
information and use the info to create a thesis and list some supporting details they will use
from the literature they have.
Step four: Students will work on their research and teacher will assist them if they need and
inform them if they are going in the right direction.
Application/Assessment:
Create a thesis and select information that will be used to support their thesis.
Evaluation: Students wrote their thesis and they were good so they were asked to write
a draft of their report for next class.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Some students did well on he spelling, but because
they are slow learners some had difficulty with spelling.
Date: Friday 11th January 2019
Form: Five – Group 2
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: SBA
Sub-Topic: Creating Oral Piece
Session(s): 6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Create a poem, song, drama or exposition that relates to their subtopic for their SBA
Source inspiration for their piece.
Procedure
Step one: Students will go into their groups and take out their plan. They will then sit and
begin formulation their oral piece. Those with essays will be assisted with their plan. They
will be encouraged to use their artefacts and other resource materials to help them collect
supporting details.
Step two: Teacher will assist students who need assistance and be available to listen what
students have put together and provide advise for moving forward.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to what they put together for the oral piece at the end of
the session.
Evaluation: Students worked on their oral pieces. Some were able to work on their own,
while others needed help from teacher.
Date: Friday 11th January 2019
Sub-Topic: Synonyms
Session(s): 1&2
Procedure
Step one: Distribute resource books to students and have them turn to page 43. Class will
discuss what is to be done and how they will write the exercise in their books.
Step two: Class will read all the items and options without discussing answers.
Step three: Students will then work independently to complete the synonym exercise.
Teacher will supervise students as they work to ensure all students are working.
Step four: When students are finished, they will exchange books and class will discuss
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Student are weak when it comes to vocabulary, so
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 1&2
Review what they wrote previously for their oral presentation and edit it to show
improvement.
Introduction: Have all students take out their piece and explain orally what their piece is
about.
Procedure
Step one: After students say what their piece is about, teacher will give feedback to each
student to set them on the correct path.
Step two: Students will review what they wrote and try to change, improve or add to it so
that what they have is better than what they had.
Step three: Teacher will move around the classroom assisting each child and helping them
create new ideas for their piece.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Most students who were in class had a complete a close to
completed draft of their oral piece. Two students were absent, Tarique and Eldrington
without cause and Khadi and Mahalia were reportedly ill.
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with story writing form previous classes
Introduction: Explain to students what the lesson will be about and the objectives of the
lesson. To trigger previous knowledge, students will be asked to write a definition of “Story”
and six elements of a story. Students will be given 5 mins to do this. Teacher will then ask
individual students to share their responses. Class will discuss correct and incorrect
responses.
Procedure
Step one: Resource text will be distributed, and students will be asked to turn to page 172.
Class will read and discuss the information about a story and its elements. Students will take
notes of the elements of a story.
Step two: We will then read the story on page 175-6, then discuss how the elements were
utilized. This will be a class discussion; therefore, it is important to ensure all students are
involved in the discussion, so questions about the story elements will be directed to different
students.
Step three: After the discussion on the story, teacher will inform students that when they are
ready to write stories, they must utilize elements in their plan. Place attention now on plot
elements which shows the events in a story from beginning to end. Explain and discuss the
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and conclusion. Students should know
what information should be highlighted in each element. Students will take notes of these as
well.
Step four: Class will work together to create an oral chain story. Teacher will begin the story
by introducing character(s), setting and Background information.
Clint was always awkward in everything he did. At a young age, growing up in a small
village buried deep in the country, everyone knew him and accept his awkward ways. Clint
was a chronic faller. He fell when he walked, when he ran, and I am sure he fell even in his
sleep. Everyone in his neighbourhood will see him fall, laugh then help him up. Clint would
laugh too and just brush himself off and kept going. Clint never left his village until his mom
died from cancer and he was sent to live with his dad and his wife in the capital city. Clint
was afraid to move, because he knew he did not know his father very well and his dad did not
know him at all. His dad did not know how much of a cluts he was. He was worried that his
new family and community would not like him. His first day at his dad’s house was scary for
Clint because his dad had a huge house filled with expensive furniture and crystal vases. Clint
was afraid to leave his room especially at nights. One night…
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed for their contribution to the oral story and their overall participation
in classroom activities.
Evaluation: The discussion of element too a bit longer than intended because students
did not fully remember the elements and their importance in crafting a story. The note
take process was also long, so class ended during the discussion of the short story.
Previous knowledge: Students are aware of the element of a story and plot.
Resource(s): Developing Language Skills: An English Course for Caribbean Secondary
Schools – Book 4
Introduction: Review the elements of story using an exercise that students will complete
during the first 5 mins of the lesson. Class will grade and discuss the assignment.
Procedure
Step one: Class will read and discuss the story and plot element revealed in the story. During
the reading we will pause to explain different aspects of the story so that all students have a
full understanding of the story element and other writing techniques.
Step two: Class will work together to create an oral chain story. Teacher will begin the story
by introducing character(s), setting and background information.
Clint was always awkward in everything he did. At a young age, growing up in a small
village buried deep in the country, everyone knew him and accept his awkward ways. Clint
was a chronic faller. He fell when he walked, when he ran, and I am sure he fell even in his
sleep. Everyone in his neighbourhood will see him fall, laugh then help him up. Clint would
laugh too and just brush himself off and kept going. Clint never left his village until his mom
died from cancer and he was sent to live with his dad and his wife in the capital city. Clint
was afraid to move, because he knew he did not know his father very well and his dad did not
know him at all. His dad did not know how much of a cluts he was. He was worried that his
new family and community would not like him. His first day at his dad’s house was scary for
Clint because his dad had a huge house filled with expensive furniture and crystal vases. Clint
was afraid to leave his room especially at nights. One night…
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed for their contribution to the oral story and their overall participation
in classroom activities.
Session(s): 3&4
Independently summarize the story in their own words using no more than 120 words
Define devices associated with prose
Without the use of notes, answer questions about the story correctly
Introduction: Have individual students stand and provide a summary of the story.
Procedure
Step one: Ask oral questions about the story to make certain students fully understand what
the story was about. Discuss term, situation, references to real life events and the theme of the
story.
Step two: Teacher will provide students with some notes on the story so they can have them
for future reference.
Step three: After students’ finish taking notes, they will be given their assessment exercise
where they will have to answer a few questions on the story.
Step four: When students finish their assessment, they will give their worksheets to the
teacher and then we will discuss correct responses to the exercise.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 5&6
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students how the overview should be done. Have individual students
say how they formulated their piece and the resources they used. Students will display the
sources they used, and we will look at the language used in the resource.
Step two: Students will write down the language used in their piece and that used their
resource materials. Teacher will check to see if students are doing what they should be doing.
Step three: Those students who have not written an oral piece will sit away from the rest of
the class and complete their piece. Teacher will monitor and assist them while the others
work on writing the language used in their resource pieces.
Step four: The students who are working on their overview will listen as teacher reads some
sample overviews so they can assess if they are on the right track.
Application/Assessment:
Students will draft their overview and complete their oral piece.
Name: ________________________________
Form 3 16/1.19
Literature
Story: The Day the World Almost Came to an End
1. Who is the protagonist of the story and what are 2 things you know about her?
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4. Explain 2 reasons why she felt the world was coming to an end?
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5. How did she react when she thought the world was ending?
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Previous knowledge: Students have written their essay and overview of the steps in the
research process.
Introduction: Explain to students what should be done during the lesson then have them sit
with their team mates and take out their drafted essay and overview.
Procedure
Step one: Groups will exchange essays and each group will be responsible for editing
another group’s work.
Step two: Teacher will explain how this will be done using an editing checklist. Class will
discuss what is on the checklist and students will work together to read and edit the essays.
Step three: Essays will be returned to their owners and students will analyse the suggestions
made by their editors. Teacher will walk around and review the corrections made to ensure
they are accurate and provide suggestions on ways to improve their essay.
Step four: Students will begin to rewrite their essays, while teacher correct the overviews for
each group.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Students will be ready to present next week.
No other lessons will be planned and executed because the school is conducting a Sports Day Pep
Rally where all teachers and students will be involved. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 pm and
finishes at 3:30 pm.
Independently plan a story that they will attempt to compose in the future
Previous knowledge: Students know the elements of a story
Introduction: Review the elements of a story by asking students questions about story
elements and how they are important to story writing.
Procedure
Step one: Give students the story map and discuss what it is and how it should be used.
Step two: Place a story title on the board. Allow students to decide what they want to write
about. Once we have an agreed upon title, we will begin the mental plan.
Step three: Students will be asked to think about their story’s element and what and who
their story will be about. Teacher will demonstrate how to use the story map by doing one
herself and sharing it with the class.
Step four: Teacher will then allow students to complete their plan. She will assist were
necessary.
Application/Assessment:
Students will complete the attached story map for their story.
Evaluation:
Story Map
Characters Characteristics
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Setting: ____________________________________________________________________
Major Conflicts
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Climax:
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Resolution:
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POV: _____________________________________________________________________
Introduction: Teacher will ask the question, “What is a Counter Argument and how can it
help you craft good arguments?” Students will share their knowledge and teacher will add her
input to clarify. Students will take mental or physical notes if they deem something important
was discussed.
Procedure - Step One: Teacher will read two paragraphs to students: one without and one
with a counter argument. Class will debate which was more effective.
Step two: Students will look at a previously distributed hand out that had information about
transitional phrases that can be used to introduce counter arguments and link that to the
writer’s point. Students will also look at the points they crafted for the previous essay they
planned. Using one of their points, students will write a counter argument to counter the point
they highlighted.
Example:
Point 1- Parents should not be punished Counter argument and point connected-
for crimes committed by their child Evidently, some may believe that parents
because the child committed the crime and should be punished for crimes committed
should take all punishments. by their child because they are the ones
responsible for teaching the child right
Counter argument- Parents should be
from wrong; nonetheless, the child is the
punished for crimes committed by their
one who committed the crime and should
child because they are the ones responsible
take all punishments.
for teaching the child right from wrong.
Step three- Engage students in several exercises to enhance the skill of using counter
arguments. Students will craft their own counter arguments and teacher will check and
provide feedback.
Closure: Class will discuss, and teacher will hear from students if they understand the
effectiveness of using counter arguments to strengthen their essays.
Evaluation: Most students seem to understand the concept: more practice is need
though.
Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: Planning a Story
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Use their knowledge of story writing to plan a story that they would write in the future
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with elements of a story
Resource(s): Sample letter and story map
Introduction: Students will refer to the sample story given in the previous lesson. Class will
discuss the story elements and how they were crafted.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students that during this lesson they will plan a story to be written later.
Discuss the different ways examiners may structure the narrative question in an exam.
Teacher will use a few sentences that she wants to be included in the story.
Step two: Class will discuss the prompt and the elements of the story that is already revealed
in the prompt. Have students think of some story lines that can come from the prompt.
Step three: Allow students to think of what their story will be about. Teacher will distribute
story maps and students will fill it out with their ideas and elements of their story.
Step four: About 5 mins before the session ends, random students will be selected to share
their plan with the class.
Application/Assessment:
Complete the story map by indicating the information about each element listed.
Evaluation: Most students completed their plan. We will review these in a later lesson
Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Form: Three – Group 2
Subject: Literature
Topic: Prose Analysis
Sub-Topic: Analysing “The Two Grandmothers”
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Carefully and accurately analyse the information in the story by being able to
correctly respond to questions asked
Explain to someone what they story is about
Interpret deeper meaning of situations presented in the story
Previous knowledge: Students have read and discusses part one of the story; therefore, they
have prior knowledge of the story’s content.
Resource(s): World of Prose
Introduction: Conduct and question and answer review session on the analysis made in part
one of the story.
Procedure
Step one: After the discussion, class will move on to the reading and discussion of part two
of the story. During the reading, get students to analyse changes in story’s elements such as
characters and characteristics and setting.
Step two: After the reading and discussion, students will get and opportunity to orally,
through discussion, compare the two grandmothers, and the two different setting. During this
comparison, ensure that students can analyse how wealth, location and ethnicity influence
attitudes and behaviours of characters.
Step three: Students will then create a comparison chart for the two grandmothers where
they will write information about them.
Step four: Teacher will observe students as they work and ensure they complete their tasks. 5
mins before the session ends, a few students will orally present their character comparison
table. These will be collected and graded.
Application/Assessment:
Create a character comparison chart to illustrate characteristics of the two grandmothers.
Evaluation:
Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Literature
Sub-Topic: Reading and Discussion “The Young Warriors”
Session(s): 8
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Independently read a given passage with correct pronunciation, enunciation,
articulation, tone and fluency.
Accurately answer questions orally and in writing.
Previous knowledge: Students have read chapter 1-7 of the story.
Resource(s): Reader “The Young Warriors”
Introduction: Ask students some oral questions on what happened during the story thus far.
Teacher will ensure that each child is involved in the process.
Procedure
Step one: Continue reading and discussing the story from chapter 8. Individual students will
read orally. Here students will insist that they read following all conventions of oral reading.
After students read teacher will give them some advice on how they can improve their oral
reading skills.
Step two: As each child finished reading their portion of the story, they will be asked to
explain, in their own words, what they read. This has been demonstrated during previous
lessons so students will be expected to use literary language in their summary.
Step three: Other aspects of the story will be discussed for further clarification of the story’s
content.
Step four: 15 mins before the session ends, the reading will stop, and teacher will write a few
questions from the discussion on the board for students to answer in their books. Teacher will
grade their responses.
Application/Assessment:
Answer the following questions on chapter 7 and 8 of the text.
Evaluation:
Date: Thursday 24th January 2019
Form: Two – Group One
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: Planning a Story
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Independently plan a story that they will attempt to compose in the future
Previous knowledge: Students know the elements of a story
Introduction: Review the elements of a story by asking students questions about story
elements and how they are important to story writing.
Procedure
Step one: Give students the story map and discuss what it is and how it should be used.
Step two: Place a story title on the board. Allow students to decide what they want to write
about. Once we have an agreed upon title, we will begin the mental plan.
Step three: Students will be asked to think about their story’s element and what and who
their story will be about. Teacher will demonstrate how to use the story map by doing one
herself and sharing it with the class.
Step four: Teacher will then allow students to complete their plan. She will assist were
necessary.
Application/Assessment:
Students will complete the attached story map for their story.
Evaluation:
Story Map
Characters Characteristics
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Setting: ____________________________________________________________________
Major Conflicts
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Climax:
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Resolution:
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POV: _____________________________________________________________________
Introduction: Let students know how the presentations will run and how they should behave
while persons are presenting.
Procedure
Step one: Before groups are called to present, check to see if they are all prepared and guide
them where necessary. Remind students on how they will be graded according to the scoring
rubric.
Step two: As each group is called, instruct them to begin when comfortable. As students
present, make note of point to be discussed and grade at the end.
Step three: About 10 mins before the session ends, end all presentations and discuss what
went before. Take this opportunity to check if students were listening by asking them
question on the topics reported on.
Step four: Students from groups that presented will get the opportunity to provide group
marks for their group members. Teacher will collect these grades to add to their module
grade.
Application/Assessment:
Students were assessed according to how well they presented, how they worked in groups
and the group mark they got from their peers.
Evaluation: Students presented very well. Two more groups are left to present.
Date: Friday 25th January 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Literature
Sub-Topic: Oral reading and Discussion
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Analyse elements of the story being read in order to fully comprehend the content
Show and understanding of the story by answering oral and written questions about
the story
Read portions of the passage orally
Answer oral and written questions
Previous knowledge: Students have been reading and participating in the discussion of the
story.
Resource(s): Reader – “The Young Warriors”
Introduction: Inform students that we will finish the book in today’s lesson; therefore, we
must all be attentive and participate. We will quickly review chapters 1 to 12. Teacher will
summarize the story pausing occasionally for students to respond and continue the summary.
Ensure each child get a chance to help with the summary.
Procedure
Step one: Class will continue reading the story from chapter 12. Each child will get a chance
to read and explain what they read.
Step two: Teacher will help to speed up the process by reading orally pausing to discuss and
aske question to ensure that all students were paying attention.
Step three: 15 mins before the session end, we will stop where we are (Hopefully we finish
the story) and teacher will write a question on the board. Students will write down the
question and answer it for homework.
Closure: Teacher will select individual students to say what they feel about the story. If the
events are unfolding how they thought they would.
Application/Assessment:
What are the 4 challenges Tommy and Johnny faced on their mission to reach the Mocho
Maroons to ask Chief James for help to defeat the Redcoats
Evaluation:
Date: Friday 25th January 2019
Form: Five – Group 2
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Gramma
Sub-Topic: Antonyms
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain what Antonyms are
Select appropriate antonyms to match words written in sentences
Previous knowledge:
Procedure
Step one: Place a list of antonyms on the board and ask students to say what they realize
about the words displayed. Expected response: There are pairs of words that are opposites of
each other.
Step two: Class will study some unfamiliar words. During the word study, we will look at
definitions and how they are used in sentences.
Step three: Students will be given the resource text and be asked to turn to page 45. Class
will look at the exercise and read all the sentences. They will then prepare to complete the
exercise.
Step four: When students are finished, they will bring their work to be graded. Class will
discuss correct answers and students will be asked to make their own corrections.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Students did not finish in time to have discussions, so teacher
will grade papers and return to students for them to make corrections.
Date: Friday 25th January 2019
Topic: Punctuation
Session(s): 8
Introduction: Students will be asked if they are aware of how to use capitalization rules
correctly. Have a few students explain any capitalization rule they know.
Procedure
Step one: Distribute resource text and students will look at the rules displayed. Class will
read and explain these rules.
Step two: Students will then complete the exercise on page A-L. Students will share text
but not their work, so teacher will monitor to ensure they are working independently.
Step three: When students are finished, they will bring their books to be graded.
Step four: Class will then discuss correct responses and students will make corrections
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went well. A few students were absent so they will be given the exercise
to complete next class.
Date: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Topic: Literature
Session(s): 1&2
Previous knowledge: Students have read and discussed all elements of the story
Introduction: Students will tell students what is expected of them during the test, then class
will have a short review session.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will distribute test sheets and teacher and students will read each question
and ensure that all persons understood what is being asked.
Step two: Students will then begin answering question on the story in test conditions;
therefore, they must obey all exam room rules such as no talking, no cheating, no cell phones
etc.
Step three: Students will be asked to hand up all test papers during the final 5 mins of the
lesson.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Name: ______________________________
1. List the name the five young warriors and one thing that describes them.
______________________ _____________________________________________
______________________ _____________________________________________
______________________ _____________________________________________
______________________ _____________________________________________
______________________ _____________________________________________
Maroons - ___________________________________________________________
Redcoats-____________________________________________________________
Events
3. What are were first and final test the boys did to become young warriors
4. After becoming young warriors, the boys came face to face with their first Maroon Vs
Redcoat war. What were the main duty of Tommy and Johnny?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Explain 3 challenges the boys faced while completing their duties.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6. Explain how Tommy and David rescued Charlie after he was captured by the Redcoat
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
7. Explain how the Mountain Top and Mocho Maroons defeated the Redcoats.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Date: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-Topic: Creating Exposition for Plot
Session(s): 5&6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Create expositions using character introduction and key background information
techniques.
Previous knowledge: Students know what’s an exposition for a short story
Resource(s): Sample stories
Introduction: Review the elements of plot and have students elaborate on a story’s
exposition. Have a discussion on the importance of a story’s exposition.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students that there are two basic ways to craft an exposition and that is
to introduce using character information and background information about setting, character,
or a situation important to the story without beginning to tell the story. Use two sample short
stories to show how the writer crafted their story’s introduction.
Step two: Class will then build two expositions together using a story plan created by the
teacher. Teacher will do an exposition where she introduces character. The think out loud
technique so that students know the mental process needed to write an exposition.
Step three: Students will then work with teacher to create an exposition where we provide
key background information about the setting. Some information about the general setting
will be settled upon. That information will then be used to craft the exposition. Class will do
this together and it will get done by asking students questions and settling on ideas.
Step four: Class will discuss what was done and students will get the opportunity to craft an
exposition using any of the techniques studied on the story plan they created in the previous
composition lesson.
Application/Assessment:
Create an exposition for the story you planned entitled “The Robbery”
Evaluation: Students did two introductions and they did not do well. The content was
not bad, but they have major gramma and sentence structure issues that show they do
not know the basics of the English Language
Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-Topic: Story Introduction
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Read and analyse their previously written introductory paragraphs for their story
Identify errors in all language areas
Correct these errors
Rewrite their paragraphs
Previous knowledge: Students wrote two paragraphs during the previous class so they are
aware of what they should do to craft a paragraph.
Resource(s): Previously written paragraphs
Introduction: Speak to students about the seriousness of their academic. Explain to them that
when assessing their paragraphs, they wrote last class showed that they have major issues
with sentence structure, grammar and punctuation and this is evidence that they are not taking
their academics serious enough.
Procedure
Step one: Read some of the original pieces that the students wrote. Students will listen and
tell teacher if they think that the paragraphs sound like they were written by forth formers.
Step two: Give students their books and have them reread, identify potential errors, and
highlight these errors by circling them.
Step three: Teacher will walk around the class and visit each student to check the errors they
identified. Teacher will the ask the students to indicate if they made punctuation, gramma or
sentence structure errors. Students will be asked to go into pairs and assist each other in
identifying errors they missed.
Step four: Class will discuss rules for different errors made and students will correct one of
their paragraphs. They will be encouraged to read what they write and make sure all
sentences are complete and makes sense.
Application/Assessment:
Students will rewrite one of their paragraphs that they wrote previously.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Teacher needs to go back and teach more gramma,
punctuation and correct sentence structure.
Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Form: Three – Group 2
Subject: Literature
Topic: Story analysis “The Two Grandmothers”
Sub-Topic: Understanding Character Development and theme
Session(s): 342
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Read and analyse they story “The Two Grandmothers”
Identify ways in which characters developed and situations that caused the change
Answer questions correctly about the story
Previous knowledge: Students have read and analysed parts 1-3 of the story so they are
aware of the content and storyline
Resource(s): Text: World of Prose
Introduction: Students will be asked to stand then each student will be asked a question
about anything in parts 1-3 of the story. Those who can answer correctly will be allowed to
sit and the others will stand until they correctly response to any other question during the
lesson.
Procedure
Step one: Class will continue reading the story. As usual individual students will be asked to
read so that they can practice reading and learn to love the sound of their own voice. After
reading, they will explain in literary language what the portion of the passage they read was
about; how characters changed or remained the same and infer what characters meant when
they say certain things.
Step two: The reading and discussion will continue until the end of the story. When the
reading and discussion of the story is complete, we will discuss the entire story and map out
the development of the main character/narrator from part 1-7
Step three: Students will be asked to write a timeline to show how the narrator changed.
Students will share their timeline with the rest of the class.
Application/Assessment:
Create a character timeline for the narrator and state two things about her at each stage.
Evaluation: Lesson when good. Students did not get to do the timeline because reading
and discussion went longer than planned because a lot was there to discuss.
Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Form: Five – Group 2
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: SBA
Sub-Topic: Reflection: Entry 3
Session(s): 6&7
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain the purpose of the reflection entry 3 to the completion of the SBA
Explain what is expected of them when writing entry 3
Compose their first draft of entry 3
Previous knowledge: Students understand the importance of the SBA and have been
working to complete it.
Resource(s): Other parts of their SBA, Sample SBAs
Introduction: Explain to students what we will be doing for the duration of the lesson.
Procedure
Step one: Place students in their SBA groups and have them read their plan of investigation.
While reading students will be told to remember the things, they said they would do to
complete and what they expect to learn of improve as a student of English.
Step two: Explain to students what the reflection entry 3 should state. Distribute sample SBA
and read some of the entry 3s.
Step three: Class will discuss the information that should be in this entry. Teacher will write
what should be in the entry on the board.
State your topic and subtopic of your SBA
Explain what you know, thought or how you reacted to the issue you were
investigating before the investigation began
Say what you learned and how this information change or improved your thing and
reaction to the issue
State if the completion of the SBA helped to enhance any of the language skills you
stated it would in your Plan of Investigation.
Step four: Students will then sit and compose the first draft of their entry 3. Teacher will
guide if guidance is needed.
Application/Assessment:
Compose the first draft of your entry 3 reflection for your SBA
Evaluation: Most students attempted their draft and finished it, some others did not
finish.
Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Spelling
Sub-Topic: -tial and -cial words
Session(s): 8
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain when the suffix -tial and -cial should be used when spelling words ending in
this way
Provide words that are exceptions to the rule
Previous knowledge: Students may be familiar with words ending with the -tial and -cial
sound
Procedure
Step one: Place 2 (social and potential) words on the board. Have students pronounce the
words. If they find any difficult, teacher will help. Elicit from students what the words have
in common and how they differ. Expected response: The words end with the same sound but
they the spelling is different.
Step two: Explain to students that though the ending sound is similar, they are spelt
differently because of spelling rules. Explain both rules for words ending -tial and -cial.
RULE 1 – We spell with -cial when the letter before the ending sound is a vowel
EXAMPLE: Facial crucial beneficial special racial
RULE 2 – We spell with -tial when the letter before this end sound is a consonant
EXAMPLE: Potential essential influential residential
Step three: After discussing the above, inform students of the exceptions to the rules.
EXCEPTIONS: initial financial commercial controversial
Step four: Students will get the opportunity to take note of rules and examples to study for
their next spelling test.
Closure: Class will review, and students will be asked to spell the words given as examples
to see if they at least end with the correct suffix.
Evaluation: Several students were not in class; therefore, tomorrow class will review what
was done during this lesson for the first session, then for the second session, they will get a
spelling exercise.
Date: Thursday 31st January 2019
Session(s): 1&2
Previous knowledge: Students know the rules for spelling words ending with the suffix -tial
and -cial
Resource(s): Worksheet
Procedure
Step one: Class will review the rules and study some of the words to be spelt. Individual
students will be called upon to spell particular words independently.
Step two: The students who were not in class yesterday, will get an opportunity to take some
notes on the topic being studies.
Step three: Students will also write the definition of these words and attempt to use them to
compose oral sentences. Teacher will provide sample sentences for students to take note of.
Step four: During the second session, students will be given a test worksheet where they
would have to spell words, and complete sentences using words ending in -tial and -cial
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson was not done because students when to participate in a heat’s
activity. This lesson will be done during the Friday morning sessions
Name: _________________________________________ Date: 1st February 2019
Use the space provided to spell the words pronounces by the teacher.
1. _______________________ 6. _________________________
2. _______________________ 7. __________________________
3. _______________________ 8. _________________________
4. _______________________ 9. __________________________
1. Finan__________ 6. Prenup________
2. Exsisten__________ 7. Superfi________
3. Judi___________ 8. Controver________
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 6
Previous knowledge: Students drafted the reflection entry in the previous class
Procedure
Step one: Students will take out their draft and read them to themselves. Teacher will explain
again what information should be written in the entry 3.
Step two: Students will then reread their draft to find errors or ways they can improve what
they previously wrote.
Step three: Teacher will assist students by reading their entry and providing feedback.
Step four: Students will rewrite their first draft and produce a final draft to the teacher.
Application/Assessment:
Edit your first draft of entry 3, then rewrite it and hand it to the teacher for further
assessment.
Evaluation: Lesson was thought, and most students improved their entry. Next class
teacher will have students compose their overview and help those who are behind get up
to date.
Date: Friday 1st February 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-Topic: Composing Introductory paragraphs
Session(s): 8
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Create an exposition paragraph for a story entitled “A Narrow Escape” by introducing
the main character
Previous knowledge: Students have written expositions for stories before
Resource(s): Sample paragraphs
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will give students their previously rewritten paragraphs and explain to
them than the paragraphs are better than the first, but it is evident that they need more
practice. After looking at their paragraphs, students will say what they find difficult in
introducing the main character.
Step two: Teacher will provide students with advice as to make the process on composing
the exposition easier. Encourage students to first think about the main conflict that the
character faces, then ask themselves what about the character’s characteristics caused them to
be in that situation. Was it that they do not listen to advice of other, or they were influences
by friends which showed they had low self-esteem or wanted to fit in? Encourage students to
think about their characters in this way. Have them ask themselves, who is my main character
and what about them caused them to be in that situation.
Step three: Class will then discuss the possibilities of the story title. What is a narrow
escape? What are some situations one can write about? Some ideas that would be given by
students will be written on the board.
Step four: Students will be asked to think about their character and story line, write down
who is their main character and what did he/she or it barely escaped from.
Application/Assessment:
Write a paragraph which introduces a main character, for a story entitled “The Narrow
Escape”
Evaluation: It is noticed that these students do not have basic writing skills or the
imagination to create. Teacher will try to find ways to help them and motivate them to try
harder than they have been trying.
Date: Monday 4th February 2019
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 1&2
With the assistance of the teacher, compose an overview for their SBA orals
Introduction: Have students take out their oral pieces and review them briefly
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students what the overview is about and what should be included in it.
Overview of the presentation including the genre chosen, the sources used and a
comment on the kind of language used.
Step two: Class will work together to create a sample overview following the guidelines
given in step 1. Teacher will perform a think out loud so that students are aware of the
cognitive processes needed to craft the overview.
Step three: Students will then use all the materials needed to compose a draft overview.
Step four: Teacher will move around the class and assist students who need help and reading
work that students did before.
Application/Assessment:
Previous knowledge: Students have done some work with writing business letter of
application for their CCSLC module.
Resource(s): Letter format copy and sample questions from the 2017 past paper
Introduction: Question students to find out all they remember about the conventions of the
business letter.
Procedure
Step one: First, discuss the different business letter formats and how they should be used
when typed as opposed to when they are written. Look at the blocked and indented format.
Explain that for the blocked format, when pen written, the body paragraphs should be
indented to show the distinction between each.
Step two: Discuss and have students write notes on each part of the business letter. Speak
about position and spacing.
Step three: After the discussion of the format, speak with students of the several types of
business letter. They know already of the letter of application, but speak more about the letter
of request, complaint, recommendation etc, and how each should be written
Step four: Read samples of each type discussed so that students hear the difference. Class
will then look at the past paper question. They will read, then say what type of letter should
be written for each question. Students will select one question and write the addresses, date
and greeting in the correct format for their selected question.
Application:
Students will select one question from the letter writing section of the past paper and set out
the address, date and greeting for the composition of a business letter.
Evaluation: Lesson went well. We looked at a question and laid out the heading a
greeting. Next class we will move on to the body of the letter.
Date: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-Topic: Creating Rising Actions
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain what the rising action of a story’s plot is.
Know what types of events should be included in the rising action
Compose a paragraph that reflects the events leading to the main conflict
Previous knowledge: Students have written multiple story expositions and they know the
elements of plot.
Resource(s): Sample story with highlighted rising action
Introduction: Give students their previously written expositions to assess and improve.
Teacher will collect these at the end of the session.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will explain to students that after they have written the exposition where
they introduce character, setting and provide some background information, they will now
have to create events that lead to the story’s climax.
Step two: Teacher will distribute the sample story with highlighted rising action and students
will read the exposition and rising action out loud. Class will then go into discussion about
what is the rising action and how best to compose one.
Step three: Students will then be asked to draft events for their story that matches the
exposition they wrote previously. Class will work together to assist each other in crafting
events for their story, then they will put these events together to formulate the rising action.
Step four: Teacher will observe students as they write and assist where needed. Individual
students will be as read their exposition and rising action for the class. We will discuss and
provide feedback.
Application/Assessment:
Write the rising action for a story that matches any of the expositions you wrote previously
for the story titles “The Robbery” and “The Narrow Escape”
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Students were given the rising action paragraph(s) for
home work.
Date: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Form: Two- Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Report Writing Test
Sub-Topic: Report on events from story “The Young Warriors”
Session(s): 5&6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Write a report using the correct report format on a selected event from the story “The
Young Warriors”
Previous knowledge: Students have completed the reading of the entire story
Resource(s): Text “The Young Warriors”
Introduction: Teacher will return papers from the last test on the story. Students and teacher
will review correct responses and students will make corrections.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will inform students that they will be writing a report on an event that took
place in the story. Class will conduct a brief revision lesson on the format of a report and
different conventions of report writing.
Step two: Have students look back in their books and read a report that they wrote last term
so as to familiarize themselves with report writing.
Step three: Write the report question on the board and discuss the real events from the story.
Students will find the portion of the story that contains the answers and class will discuss.
Step four: Students will write their report on the following question.
Application/Assessment:
Imagine you are Tommy, in the story “The Young Warriors”, write a report to Chief Phillip
telling him the different challenges you faced on your mission to inform Chief James of the
Mocho Maroons that Mountain Top was under attack and needed their help.
Evaluation: The test was not done because teacher had to go to a Fund-Raising
Committee meeting which began at 1pm and ended by 2pm. This will be done on Friday
morning because students will need some prep for the test.
Date: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Form: Three – Group 1
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: The Business Letter
Sub-Topic: The Body Paragraphs
Session(s): 7
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Compose three body paragraphs for a business letter of request or recommendation.
Previous knowledge: Students know what a formal letter is and how to format such a letter.
Procedure
Step one: Class will review what was done last class by having a question and answer
session. Random students will be selected to answer questions.
Step two: Students will analyse the sample letter. Class will discuss the language and tone of
the letter. Students will be told to refrain from using informal language such as slang and
contractions.
Step three: Class will go back o the two questions students looked at last class and then they
will draft three paragraphs on their selected question.
Step four: Teacher will observe as students’ word. Students will be reminded to be concise
and clear in the body. Teacher will collect students work to review.
Application/Assessment:
Write three body paragraphs for the business letter they selected last class.
Evaluation:
Date: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Session: 1 & 2
Resource Materials:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/literature/read/plot2.html
A Comprehensive English Course Book 1 page 142
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with the definition of elements of plot.
Examine explain ways in which the rising action of a story can be written.
Examine and comment on the rising action paragraphs given.
Write the rising action paragraph for a given topic
Procedure:
Step One: Focus students’ attention on the rising action by having them read two examples
of rising action paragraphs.
Step Two: Elicit from students, the elements that were used in the stories’ rising action.
Discus with students the details that the writer chose to reveal. (Conflict, interest, suspense)
Explain to students that it is important that these aspects be included in the rising action.
Step Three: Have students examine the illustration on page 142 then write the rising action
paragraph for that story. Assist students where necessary.
Application: Students will share their paragraphs with the class. Feedback will be given
where it is needed.
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 5&6
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will tell students what will be done during the session. Students will go int
their SBA groups and continue working on their Orals and overview.
Step two: Teacher will be available to help students who needs her help. Students will also
assist group members come up with ideas for their orals.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Date: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Comprehension
Sub-Topic: Expository passage
Session(s): 8
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Read and analyse the short passage entitled “The Flu”
Answer questions on the passage correctly
Previous knowledge: Student have some knowledge about the flu virus
Introduction: Write the word “Flu” on the board and begin a discussion. First, elicit from
students all the information they know about a flu. Place some responses on the board.
Procedure
Step one: Discuss term that are associated with the flu such as symptoms, flu season, fever,
antibiotics, antihistamine.
Step two: After discussing the terms, distribute passages and begin reading and discussing.
Teacher will keep students engaged by asking them questions about their experiences with
the flu, how they got it, how long it lasted and what medicine they took to cure symptoms.
Step three: When the passage is fully discussed, students will begin answering the questions
that follow. Teacher will ensure that students are working independently at this point.
Step four: When students are finished, they will bring their books to be graded. Feedback
will be given, and students will be made aware of the correct response for each question.
Application/Assessment:
Read the passage “The Flu” and correctly respond to the multiple-choice questions that
follows.
Evaluation:
Date: Thursday 8th February 2019
Form: Two – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Report Writing
Sub-Topic: Reviewing events in the story “The Young Warriors”
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Recall information of events in the story
Make physical notes of the specifics of these events in chronological order
Previous knowledge: Students have read the story before.
Resource(s): Text “The Young Warriors”
Introduction: Explain to students that we will review specific events that took pace in the
story and this will be done so that when they are writing reports, they are aware of the exact
details.
Procedure
Step one: In this lesson, class will look at the challenges Tommy and Johnny faced as they
tried to successfully carry out their duty given to them by the chief. Students will explain the
duty the boys had to do. This duty was to go to the Mocho Marron chief, Chief James, and
tell him that the Maroons of Mountain Top need their help in defeating the Redcoats.
Step two: Class will then discuss the five challenges the boys encountered. The challenges
were; crossing the Redcoat, escaping Redcoat capture, escaping attack of a boar, crossing
crocodile infested river, and climbing a dangerous cliff.
Step three: Class will also discuss how they overcame each challenge. Students will share
information to prove that they actually remembered accurate information.
Step four: Teacher will write all this information on the board so that students have the
information to review for when they have to compose reports. Let students know that in the
report they will have to pretend they are characters in the story, so they have to change nouns
and pronouns from third to first person.
Application/Assessment:
Students will discuss events and take notes. They will be assessed according to how they
participate in classroom discussions and activities.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Students will write the report next class.
Date: Thursday 8th February 2019
Form: Three- Group 1
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: The Business Letter
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Read, orally, a business letter they wrote in a previous class.
Use oral skills to help deliver their letter
Previous knowledge: Students wrote the letter previously and are familiar with the
conventions of an oral presentation
Resource(s): Previously written letters
Introduction: Students will be told that during this lesson, they will practice oral delivery by
reading their previously written letters to the class.
Procedure
Step one: Students will be given a few minutes to reread and correct anything they need to
before it is their turn to present.
Step two: Teacher will tell students what they will be graded on. Example: Fluency,
pronunciation, enunciation, eye contact, relevance of content, organization of points and
grammar.
Step three: Each student will present, and teacher will give feedback on how they did. She
will give way in which they can improve, and other classmates will share suggestions if they
want to.
Step four: Teacher will grade students out of ten and will also collect scripts to grade out of
20.
Application/Assessment:
Stand in front of the class and deliver their letter to be graded by the teacher.
Evaluation: Most students did well. Some students were not fluent which showed they
were not familiar with the text. One noticeable problem was that the students have very
weak recommendations. This will be discussed briefly next class and students will be
given another letter to compose.
Date: Friday 9th February 2019
Form: Form – Group 4
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic: Report Writing Test
Sub-Topic: Report on events from story “The Young Warriors”
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Write a report using the correct report format on a selected event from the story “The
Young Warriors”
Previous knowledge: Students have completed the reading of the entire story
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will inform students that they will be writing a report on an event that took
place in the story. Class will conduct a brief revision lesson on the format of a report and
different conventions of report writing.
Step two: Have students look back in their books and read a report that they wrote last term
so as to familiarize themselves with report writing.
Step three: Write the report question on the board and discuss the real events from the story.
Students will find the portion of the story that contains the answers and class will discuss.
Step four: Students will write their report on the following question.
Application/Assessment:
Imagine you are Tommy, in the story “The Young Warriors”, write a report to Chief Phillip
telling him the different challenges you faced on your mission to inform Chief James of the
Mocho Maroons that Mountain Top was under attack and needed their help.
Evaluation: Report are yet to be graded. Two students were absent from class.
Date: Friday9th February 2019
Form: Five – Group 2
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: Argumentative Writing
Session(s): 6
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Compose a plan for an argumentative essay using correct essay format and techniques
Previous knowledge: Students have written numerous argumentative essays in previous
grade levels
Resource(s): Sample question from past CXC Exam paper
Introduction: Class will be told what will be done during the lesson.
Procedure
Step one: Class will review the format of an argumentative essay and different persuasive
techniques that are utilized in such an essay.
Step two: Teacher will explain to students that they will do a plan for their essay by stating
what techniques t they will use as their attention-getter, write the points that answers their
thesis questions, then state the devises they will use in their body paragraphs.
Step three: Teacher will demonstrate this on the board, using a different topic, as students
write theirs
Step four: Students will show students their plan at the end of the lesson.
Application/Assessment:
Create a plan for the following essay. “
Every secondary school student should be required to do community service as a condition
for graduation.”
Write an essay giving your views on the topic.
Evaluation: Students were called to participate in Hearts’ activities, so the lesson was not
completed in class. Students were asked to finish their plan and write the essay for
homework.
Date: Friday 8th February 2019
Session(s): 8
Resource(s): Worksheet
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will elicit from students what is a sentence, then what is a simple sentence.
From students’ responses, class will discuss what they are.
Step two: Teacher will then ask students if they know what a compound sentence is. Class
will brainstorm to find an answer. Class will discuss with examples.
Step three: Students will be given the worksheet that has some notes on it. We will read and
discuss the notes.
Step four: After the discussion, students will complete the two exercises on the worksheet.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went well but will be revised in the next class because students seem
unfamiliar with the content and we only had a single session.
Date: Monday 11th February 2019
Form: Five – Group 2
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: Argumentative writing
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Plan and compose an argumentative essay on a selected topic from the CSEC past
paper exam
Previous knowledge: Students have done argumentative essays before.
Resource(s): Past CSEC paper 2
Introduction: Have students reveal their essay they had to write for homework. Tell students
that a few of them will be selected to read their essay and the other students and teacher will
give feedback that will help them improve.
Procedure
Step one: Invite individual students to the front of the class to read their essay. Students will
be asked to listen and ensure that they take not of improvements that can be made.
Step two: After the reading class will discuss the thesis and the relevance of the supporting
details that were used. They will then say what important parts of the essay was not clear and
what improvements can be made.
Step three: Teacher will give general feedback and advice and then students will get a
chance to try writing another essay.
Step four: They will be given the argumentative essay section of a CSEC past paper and they
will be instructed to select one of the two items of the paper to respond to. Teacher will
observe or assist where needed until students complete their essay. If students do not
complete in class, they will be allowed to complete at home and return the following day.
Application/Assessment:
See Attached assessment.
Evaluation: Most students did not do their homework, so they had to hand in both at the end
of the day.
Date: Monday 11th February
Form: Three – Group 2
Subject: Literature
Topic: Prose Analysis
Sub-Topic: “The Two Grandmothers” Comprehension Test
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Answer all items on the test correctly and independently
Previous knowledge: Students have read and analysed the entire story with the teacher.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will remind students that they will be getting the test and allow them to
get materials ready.
Step two: Teacher will write the test on the board and students will begin when all questions
are printed.
Step three: Teacher will ask students if they have any issue with the test items, if not then
they will be allowed to begin.
Step four: At the end of the session, test papers will be collected for grading.
Application/Assessment:
1. Where is the story “The Two Grandmothers” set?
2. What changes take place in the style used by the narrators as the story progresses?
Give examples.
3. In Section one, what do we know about Grandma Del’s values and lifestyle?
4. List the negatives of country life that are shown in section III.
5. What things are important to the narrator in Section IV?
6. What information does Eulalie reveal in Section V?
7. How evidence of racial prejudice is revealed in the story?
8. How does the above incidences affect the Narrator?
9. How is racial prejudice revealed in the story?
10. Do you think the Narrator made the correct decision to favour Grandma Towser at the
end of the story? Why?
Evaluation: Again, the test was not given because teacher had to leave school for an
emergency. Instead, students read the story “The Man of the House”. The test will be
postponed until Wednesday 13th February 2019.
Date: Monday 11th January 2019
Topic: Composition
Session(s): 5&6
Previous knowledge: Students are aware of the conventions of the business letter of request
and complaint.
Introduction: Class will look discuss the business letter again and teacher will return
students previously graded letter. Class will discuss some of the concern she had from what
she read and provide additional advice that will help students improve.
Procedure
Step one: Students will be given the past paper and if the did number 1 last letter, they will
not do number 2 and vice versa. Class will discuss both questions again and teacher will
encourage students to read questions carefully to ensure that they answer what was asked.
Step two: Students will be asked to write in folder paper, then they will begin responding to
the questions.
Step three: Papers will be collected at the end of the session to be graded.
Application/Assessment:
Paragraph 1
Sam and Billy had been planning the surprise party for Jared for at least two
weeks. They were excited that the day had finally arrived and that everything went
smoothly. They had tricked Jared by asking him to shoot a few baskets, and then when
they got to the gym, they made an excuse to go inside and check on something. When
they went inside, everyone jumped out and yelled, “Surprise!” Jared was happy, and
they all had a good time. It had been a success.
Paragraph 2
Tanya had not done her math homework last night, and she had hoped that Mr.
Jackson would not find out. Sometimes he just went over it quickly without checking if
everyone had done it. When she got to class, however, they went over the homework,
and he called on her. She was embarrassed, and she told him a lie in front of the class to
explain why she didn’t have it. She felt guilty after class, and she stayed after to tell him
the truth.
Paragraph 3
Desiree received a phone call telling her that she had won a contest and had won a
free trip to Disney World. At first, she thought the call was from someone playing a joke
on her, but finally they convinced her it was true. She was really excited and asked lots
of question to get all the details.
Paragraph 4
Philip was having a difficult morning. He got into trouble on the school bus, and
the bus driver yelled at him and all the kids laughed. Then when he got to school, his
locker was jammed, and he had to get the assistant principal to unlock it for him. Just as
he thought the day was going to be a disaster, the prettiest girl in the seventh grade
stopped by to talk to him.
Date: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Form: Four – Group 3
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Composition
Sub-Topic: Narrative Dialogue
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Create narrative dialogues that will reveal characteristics and move the plot forward.
Previous knowledge: Students are aware of dialogues and their importance to creating good
stories.
Resource(s):
Introduction: Review the notes about narrative dialogues; their importance to narrative
writing and how dialogues are formatted.
Procedure
Step one: Distribute the paragraph shown on the attached Sample Paragraph for Dialogue
Revision sheet. After the students have read it, have them read the Dialogue Revision shown
on the sheet. Ask the students to respond in writing to the question: “Which of the two
selections did you enjoy reading more, and why?”
Step two: Ask volunteers to provide their responses and discuss with the students the things
that dialogue can add to a piece of writing. Discuss. Give students a mini-lesson on the
formatting of dialogue or give them a copy of the dialogue to use as a model.
Step three: Have the class brainstorm words to use instead of the anaemic words ‘said’ and
‘tell’. Start by writing the following words on the board to stimulate thinking: bellowed,
chided, screamed, and instructed. Discuss the effectiveness of the brainstormed words in
comparison with the words said and tell.
Step four: Place students in groups of four. Give each group a paragraph strip. Have groups
revise their paragraph by writing dialogue instead of only narrative. Remind them to use
vivid vocabulary and to avoid the words said or tell. Allow the groups a short time to prepare
to perform their dialogues by practicing aloud, using expression. Have one or more students
read the text that is not part of the dialogue and the others take the parts of the persons
speaking.
Application/Assessment: Students will work in groups to compose a dialogue from a
paragraph.
Evaluation: Students were asked to finish dialogues for home work
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with adjectives in the English Language
Procedure
Step one: Class will again discuss what adjectives are and the types and forms of adjectives
in the English language.
Step two: Teacher will place examples of adjectives on the board and elicit from students
what noun these adjectives can modify. They will come to the board and write a noun next to
the adjective. Class will discuss of the adjective modifies the noun.
Step three: Teacher will then distribute worksheet which consists of a number of nouns and
adjectives and students will have to place in the two columns, adjectives and possible nouns
they can modify.
Step four: Students will work on adjective project until the session ends.
Application/Assessment:
See Attached Worksheet.
Evaluation: Lesson went well. More individual practice is needed
Name __________________________ Date: ______________________
Form Two
Communication Studies
From the list of words below, Place adjectives in the adjectives column and then
place an appropriate noun next to it in the Noun column.
Adjectives Nouns
Date: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Session(s): 7
Introduction: Remind student of the first visual literacy lesson we had. Class will discuss
why being able to analyse graphics and charts.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will distribute the resource books and have students turn to the appropriate
pages. Class will discuss the first-class assessment on visual literacy reassess the graph.
Step two: Class will work together and discuss the example on page 79-80 where they are
shown an example of a report on the information displayed in the table and the conclusions
drawn. Class will discuss and teacher will ask students’ question to ensure participation.
Step three: After discussing the example, students will assess the information in the bar
graph and answer following questions.
Step four: Class will discuss correct responses and students will make corrections.
Application/Assessment:
Developing language skills bk 3 Pages 82-83 #1-7
Evaluation: Lesson when as planned. Students worded in groups and presented their
finding.
She is young and good-looking, with dark eyes and long red hair.
She is average height, dark-haired, quite thin, and wears glasses. She's about fifty.
His character is terrible. He is hostile and bad-tempered. He doesn't have many friends.
She has dark eyes, wavy blond hair, and a nice figure. She looks great.
He is a handsome middle-aged man. She is a pretty young girl.
Previous knowledge: Students have done work with commas before but in their composition
pieces they have shown that they have forgotten the rules.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will explain to students that she has seen a trend in their writing where it
seems as if they have forgotten how to use commas correctly. Elicit from student any comma
rule they remember.
Step two: Distribute the note sheet and have brief discussions on each rule and examples.
Students will get to keep a copy of the hand-out for future reference.
Step three: Students will then work independently to complete the assessment at the back of
the sheet. They will be able to refer to the notes.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Name ___________________________________ Date __________________
Place commas in the appropriate areas in each sentence.
1. That wall clock looks expensive but it doesn’t work.
2. He likes to buy expensive clothes but hates to pay the bills.
3. When the snow stopped we were able to leave.
4. As the stage curtain rose the audience clapped.
5. During the power blackout people tried to help each other.
6. Near the end of the driveway we planted a lilac bush.
7. I will be happy to read your poem comment on it and return it to you.
8. I enjoy biking and skating and swimming.
9. Well what have you been up to?
10. Tom where did you put my books?
11. Connie have you ever gone hiking?
12. And now ladies and gentlemen we will begin the show.
13. Alaska the largest state in our country contains many surprises for the tourist.
14. My friend Bill owns two stereos.
15. People in Charleston South Carolina are very friendly toward visitors.
16. In December 1977 I received my first Christmas gift.
17. My teacher taught in London England from September 1 1982 to June 15 1983.
18.He gave a short interesting speech.
19. The children were screaming in scared high voices.
20. The intelligent young man was wearing a bright orange vest.
21. My next-door neighbour who spends a lot of time at the gym is in excellent shape.
22. Most patients prefer doctors who spend time listening to them.
23. Many people who want to buy homes have found the interest rates too high.
24. You thought the pie was delicious didn’t you?
25. Henry said “I’m looking for a wife.”
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Form: Four – Group 2
Subject: CXC English A
Topic: Narrative Writing
Sub-Topic: Picture Prompt
Session(s): 1&2
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Independently create a story plan for a story based on a picture
Use their imagination to write a complete story based on events in a picture
Previous knowledge: Students have written stories before and are aware of the elements of a
story and plot
Resource(s): Sample Story
Introduction: Explain to students some of their weaknesses when it comes to writing a
complete story. Remind them of the elements of a story and plot and why they need to
remember these as the craft their story.
Procedure
Step one: Present students with a story that contains an attached picture that the story
surrounds. Teacher will explain to students that for their exams, they will be given what is
called a “Picture Prompt” and that picture should be what the story they write is about.
Step two: Have students look closely at the picture and class will discuss the situation that is
displayed. We will figure out the characters, setting and conflict that the picture illustrates.
Elicit from students “What is happening in the picture” Students will come up with different
storylines and class will discuss if these narratives reveal what is taking place in the picture.
Step three: We will then read the story that someone wrote based on the same picture. We
will discuss story elements and how the narrator created the image in the picture. Remind
students that they will have to reveal the situation I the picture somewhere in their story or
they will fail.
Step four: After discussing the story and the picture prompt, students will be asked to create
a brief plan then craft their story surrounding the picture.
Application/Assessment:
Writing a complete story that is influenced by the picture shown.
See attached story.
Evaluation: Students had to complete the story for homework and come to read it to
their peers next class.
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Form: Three – Group 2
Subject: Literature
Topic: Prose analysis
Sub-Topic: “The Man of the House”
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Assess characters according to their actions
Make appropriate notes on different elements of the story
Work in groups to assess story elements
Previous knowledge: Students have read the story.
Resource(s): A World of Prose
Introduction: Seeing that students have read the story before, invite individuals to tell the
rest of the class what the story is about. We will listen until the students finish speaking, then
we will discuss what was said and clarify any misunderstanding they may have had.
Procedure
Step one: We will then go back to the book and discuss important sections of the text that
will help students understand all aspects of the story.
Step two: Students will be placed in groups and each group will be given an element of the
story to analyse and make notes on. They will them share their findings with the class. Each
student will listen and make notes on the presentations for their personal reference.
Step three: Students note taking will be graded so students will be given some time to
organize their notes in a comprehensive manner.
Step four: Teacher will add other note worthy information for students to copy in their note
books.
Application/Assessment:
Working in groups of 2, with one group having 3 members, Students will review the text and
write notes on a given story element to be presented orally to the class.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Students were able to identify the elements in the
story.
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 5&6
Ensure that their orals piece and orals overviews are prepared and ready for
presentation on Monday 25th February 2019
Previous knowledge: Students have almost completed their final draft of their orals and
overview.
Procedure
Step one: Students will take out their devices that they were asked to walk with to class.
Students will open their folders with their drafts of their orals pieces.
Step two: Students will look at the improvements the told them to make, and then work to
perfect their pieces. Teacher ill assist those that need the help.
Step three: Teacher will move around the room to observe everyone’s pieces and provide
them with ways to improve their pieces.
Step four: When students complete both pieces, teacher will approve them, and students will
be asked to go home and prepare for the presentation on Monday.
Evaluation: All students had their pieces at the end of the class.
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Session(s): 7
Create a descriptive paragraph about their favourite teacher saying 6 different things
about him/her.
Procedure
Step one: We will review the paragraphs students did last class. Teacher will let them know
what they did write and wrong.
Step two: Students will then examine their writing and identify if they did any of the things
the teacher said should not be done.
Step three: Teacher will then instruct students to prepare for the writing of another short
paragraph where they would this time, describe their favourite teacher.
Step four: As students write teacher will remind them to ensure that their sentences are well
constructed and punctuated as well as ensuring that all their words are spelt correctly.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Students tried a little harder this time. Still ways to go.
Date: Thursday 21st February 2019
absent.
planned.
Date: Monday 25th February 2019
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 1-4
Present a perfect presentation of the oral piece to ensure they receive full marks
Understand the importance of their presentation
Previous knowledge: Students have their pieces ready for the presentation.
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will meet with all students in the school’s hall to provide information
about how the presentations will rum, discuss the mark scheme, and ensuring that all students
have a print out of their presentation and overview.
Step two: All students will be asked to take their chairs outside and have a seat. They will be
given 5 mins to prepare, then the first students will be invited inside to present. After they are
finished, they will send in the next person.
Step three: This process will continue until all students finish their presentation.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: There are some students who have to do over their presentation and there
were some students who were absent. They will do their presentation next class
Date: Monday 25th February 2019
Subject: Literature
Topic: Grammar
Session(s): 5&6
Previous knowledge: Students have some knowledge of direct and indirect speech
Introduction: Return worksheet form previous class when teacher was absent. Have students
look at the page that contains the rules of conversion.
Procedure
Step one: Class will discuss each conversion table and practice with examples how to
convert using tense, modals, pronouns, time, questions etc.
Step two: After we have gone through all aspects, students will review their assessment
exercise and make all necessary changes in order to get a higher grade than before.
Step three: We will then discuss the correct answers and students will exchange assessment
to be graded by their peers.
Application/Assessment:
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 3&4
Orally present their oral pieces along with the overview in the allotted time, and
Procedure
Step one: Students will be taken to the school’s hall, they will then review the scoring rubric,
then students will take a chair to sit on the outside, as the return one by one to present.
Step two: Teacher will listen as students present and then grade them according to the mark
scheme.
Step three: At the end of each presentation, teacher will give brief feedback to each student.
Evaluation: Students did well. Only one student, Mahalia Fergus, is left to present. She
was in school but was sent home for disobedience and for breaking a school rule.
Session: 8
Resource Materials: A Comprehensive English Course Book 2 page 183- 184 nos. 1- 12
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with analysing a passage to answer the
questions that follow.
Analyse a passage
Answer the questions that follow
Procedure:
Step One: Explain to students that they are to read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow. Read the passage with students identifying new words and terms.
Explain these words and terms with students. Have students answer number 1 aloud. Give
feed-back where necessary.
Step Two: Have students complete the exercise given. Assist students where necessary to
clarify misconceptions etc.
Application:
Students will complete the exercise given. A Comprehensive English Course Book 2 page
183- 184 nos. 1- 12
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. Some students did well, others did not.
Introduction: Present students with copies of a simple short story. Have students read the
story silently, then question them about what they are reading and what is was about.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students what the lesson will be about. Elicit from students what they
think a story is. Discuss the place a working definition on the board.
Step two: Present the chart with the elements of a story and explain to students why it is
important to know these elements and used them correctly when writing a story.
Step three: Begin a discussion and explanation of each element. Support the discussion with
details from the story students read in the introduction.
Step four: After discussing each element, question students about the elements and have
them identify them in the introductory story.
Closure: Students will transfer notes from the note chart to their note books.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their participation and ability to identify elements from
the story they read.
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Student are now aware of the elements of a story. We will
move on to the elements of plot next class.
Form: Three-Group 1
Session: 7 & 8
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with analysing a passage to answer the
Introduction: Review the concept of direct and indirect speech with students.
Procedure:
Step One: Explain to students that they are to change the sentences from direct to indirect.
Application:
Evaluation: Students went to assist in the school clean up exercise; therefore, lesson was
not done. However, students were given worksheets to complete for homework.
Reported speech
https://www.e-grammar.org/reported-speech/
Exercise 1
Complete the sentences in the reported speech.
Example: I admire you. - She said she admired me.
7. "The Himalayas are the highest." - He knew that the Himalayas ................ the highest.
8. "I may lend you some money." - Bill promised .................................................... some
money.
a film.
11. "I have not done it today." - I explained that I had not done it ..............................
12. "If I was younger, I would accept it." - He thought that if ................... younger, he
13. "I was with him last week." - Jill admitted that ................................ with him the
previous week.
14. "You needn't change your shoes in our house." - She reminded me that
15. "I am calling my mum." - She said she .............................. her mum.
Session(s): 6
Previous knowledge: Most of the words that are misspelt are familiar to most students
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students what will be done during the lesson, then distribute resource
text.
Step two: Have students turn to the page of the exercise and then class will read through all
the sentences. Students will be asked to identify the word in each sentence that is spelt
incorrectly, write it on a sheet of paper just how it is spelt in the book, then put a dash next to
the incorrectly spelt word and then write the correct spelling.
Application/Assessment:
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the different expository types
Introduction: Explain to students what will happen during the lesson and have then prepare
their minds for the lesson.
Procedure
Step one: Discuss expositions and the different types. Example: Arguments, persuasive,
Speech, and articles. Explain to students that on their CSEC, they may be called upon to write
any of the above types. Explain to students no matter the type the format of the content in the
same.
Step two: Discuss briefly how each of the types defer slightly in format if it’s a letter then it
takes the letter format, if it’s an article, it has a title etc.
Step three: Then explain that the constant elements in expository writing is that it has at least
4 paragraphs, where the first paragraph open your essay with a hook then Thesis Statement;
the body paragraphs (at least3) that explain with supporting details, each point in the thesis;
and a concluding paragraph that restates your thesis.
Step four: Present the sample essay to students and analyse it for all the parts. Teacher will
then explain to students that they will have to write an essay within 30 mins. Students will
read the topic which that will be writing on and start to plan and write the essay.
Application/Assessment:
Persuasive Essay Question: Your school council has asked for nominations for the "Teacher
of the Year award. Write a letter to the council in which you suggest someone from your
school, giving strong arguments to support your choice.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned, but some students were absent. The students still
could not finish an essay in 30 mins. They started and will finish during the first 15 mins
of the next lesson.
Date: Monday 4th March 2019
Form: Three – Group 2
Subject: Literature
Topic: Analysis and Discussion
Sub-Topic: “Mom Luby and the Social Worker”
Session(s): 3&4
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Analyse characters and characteristics
Explain the social situation at the time depicted in the story
Respond accurately to questions asked about the story
Previous knowledge: Students began reading the story in the previous class
Resource(s): A World of Prose
Introduction: Conduct a mini revision lesson about the portion of the story we read and
discussed during the previous lesson. Ask questions and have students explain using literary
terminologies.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students that we will be looking closely at the characters and the social
situation at the time. Explain that at this time in the story, it was illegal to sell alcohol, which
explains why Mom Luby’s Speakeasy, was at the back of her house and why the name seems
as if it was a secret place.
Step two: Have students turn to the story in the resource text. Teacher will begin the reading
and pause when necessary to ask questions, respond to questions or discuss important
information.
Step three: Students will also be given opportunities to read and explain their analysis to
show their literary understanding of the text and the language of literature. When the story is
complete, we will have a discussion on characteristics of the main characters and the social
situations that may have fostered these traits and mannerisms.
Step four: We will also look closely at Mom Luby and the Social worker and how their
relationship changed or remained the same and what they taught each other.
Application/Assessment:
Teacher will ask questions to students where they will respond and share their thoughts
willingly.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. We will continue the discussion of all the elements
of the story and students will be given notes next class.
Topic: Composition
Session(s): 5&6
Independently compose a formal letter responding to a question taken from the 2014
promotion exam
Previous knowledge: Students are aware of all conventions of letter writing and have written
multiple letters before.
Introduction: Discuss with students, what we have done in relation to the business letter.
Elicit from students why is it important to be able to compose well-written formal letters.
Procedure
Step one: Have students reveal and reanalyse their previously written letters. We will look at
format and potential content errors that we should refrain from making.
Step two: Student will be given a copy of the 2014 promotion exam and we will discuss the
two options. Students will then select one and compose a response.
Step three: After students are finished, they will give their sheets to the teacher to
grade.
Application/Assessment:
Communication Studies 2014 promotion exam. Section C
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Some students did not finish their letter, but they were
taken up anyway because they were told they should finish in 30 mins.
Session(s): 1&2
Introduction: Elicit from students what is a dialogue and why t hey are important in story
writing. Discuss.
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students that they are still no punctuating their dialogues correctly;
therefore, we will redo a dialogue punctuation lesson.
Step two: Have student provide some of the rules they remember and discuss them briefly.
Distribute the worksheet with the rules for punctuating a dialogue and class will discuss them
thoroughly along with examples.
Step three: Class will then look at the exercise where students will have to rewrite and
correctly punctuate a dialogue. Class will read instructions together then students will begin
to rewrite without any assistance from teacher or peers.
Step four: Teacher will pick up worksheet to be graded and then we will discuss the correct
way to punctuate the passage.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Topic: Comprehension
Session(s): 1&2
Read an excerpt from the story “Beka Lamb” and analyse the elements.
Answer questions, orally and in writing, about the content of the story
Introduction: Explain to students what will be done during the lesson and what is expected
from them. Review briefly some aspect of narrative that students must be aware of when it
comes to understanding a story in its entirety.
Procedure
Step one: Distribute text and have students turn to the appropriate page. Look at the title of
the story and discuss potential story lines.
Step two: Have students read the passage silently, then class will read the passage together.
After the second reading, we will discuss the elements and language the author used.
Step three: Class will test their literary understanding by answering questions on page 3 of
the text.
Step four: Students will then prepare the write correct answers for question asked about the
text on pages 3-4 of the resource text.
Application/Assessment:
Introduction: Let the students know that since we have completed the reading of the story,
we will now delve into the analysis portion.
Procedure
Step one: We will first reanalyse the setting in which the story takes place. Discuss the social
situation at the time, and the area and home in which mom Luby lived. We will them analyse
each character; the type of characters they are; if they changed throughout the story and
compare them with other key characters.
Step two: The themes revealed in the story will also be discussed. We will analyse the area
of the text that examines each theme and link it to real life situation.
Step three: All other elements, POV, conflicts and conclusion will be discussed. Throughout
the discussion of each element, students will be given notes.
Closure: Teacher will ask students to put away their notes and then ask each child a question
that they should know the answer to. Class will discuss each response so that all students
leave with a clear understanding.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Students responded wee to questions asked. They were also given a written
exercise.
Previous knowledge: Students started writing their essays last class so they are aware of
what we will be doing during this lesson.
Procedure
Step one: Give students their started essays and explain to them that they will complete their
essay during the first lesson then they will exchange their paper with a fellow classmate for
them to edit it.
Step two: After students finish their essay and give it to a peer, teacher will distribute the
checklist and discuss how it should be used.
Step three: Students will work on completing the editing checklist and teacher will provide
guidance where needed.
Step four: Students will share return the checklist and essay to the owner for them to
analyse. Class will discuss a few of the checklist to see if they were done without bias.
Students will then rewrite their essay for homework to show improvement.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their participation, how the used the checklist and for
their rewriting of their essays.
Evaluation: lesson went well. Students utilized the checklist and were able to assist their
peers.
Sub-Topic: Adverbs
Session(s): 8
Resource(s): Worksheet
Procedure
Step one: Explain to students that today we will be looking at another part of speech that
describes. Elicit from students the POS that is used to describe. Adjectives. Elicit another
POS that also describes. Adverbs. If students cannot come up with an answer give it to them.
Step two: Write the term Adverb on the board. Have a discussion about adverbs were
students will be informed about what an adverb is and their function in the language.
Step three: Class will look at a number of examples and identify the verb, adjective or
adverb in which it modifies.
Step four: Distribute worksheets and discuss the instructions. Students will be left to
complete the exercise independently
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson went well. Students participated and seem to be able to identify
simple adverbs. More will be done on the topic.
Topic: Adverbs
Session(s): 1&2
Introduction: Have a brief revision lesson about adverbs where students will be asked
questions about adverbs where they will be expected to respond accurately.
Procedure
Step one: Class will look at the types of adverbs (Time, Place, Manner, Degree) class will
discuss each time with examples and sentences.
Step two: Teacher will read some sentences orally and students will identify the adverb and
state what type of adverb it is and what verb adjective or other adverb it modifies.
Step three: Give each child an adverb and have them create a sentence using that word, then
present their sentence to the class and explain the part of speech it modifies and what
question it answers.
Step four: Teacher will have students write some notes from the board and the different
types of adjectives.
Application/Assessment:
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with story writing form previous classes
Introduction: Explain to students what the lesson will be about and the objectives of the
lesson. To trigger previous knowledge, students will be asked to write a definition of “Story”
and six elements of a story. Students will be given 5 mins to do this. Teacher will then ask
individual students to share their responses. Class will discuss correct and incorrect
responses.
Procedure
Step one: Resource text will be distributed, and students will be asked to turn to page 300.
Class will read and discuss the information about a story and its elements. Students will take
notes of the elements of a story.
Step two: We will then read the story on page 301-302, then discuss how the elements were
utilized. This will be a class discussion; therefore, it is important to ensure all students are
involved in the discussion, so questions about the story elements will be directed to different
students.
Step three: After the discussion on the story, teacher will inform students that when they are
ready to write stories, they must utilize elements in their plan. Place attention now on plot
elements which shows the events in a story from beginning to end. Explain and discuss the
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and conclusion. Students should know
what information should be highlighted in each element. Students will take notes of these as
well.
Step four: Class will work together to create an oral chain story. Teacher will begin the story
by introducing character(s), setting and Background information.
Clint was always awkward in everything he did. At a young age, growing up in a small
village buried deep in the country, everyone knew him and accept his awkward ways. Clint
was a chronic faller. He fell when he walked, when he ran, and I am sure he fell even in his
sleep. Everyone in his neighbourhood will see him fall, laugh then help him up. Clint would
laugh too and just brush himself off and kept going. Clint never left his village until his mom
died from cancer and he was sent to live with his dad and his wife in the capital city. Clint
was afraid to move, because he knew he did not know his father very well and his dad did not
know him at all. His dad did not know how much of a cluts he was. He was worried that his
new family and community would not like him. His first day at his dad’s house was scary for
Clint because his dad had a huge house filled with expensive furniture and crystal vases. Clint
was afraid to leave his room especially at nights. One night…
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed for their contribution to the oral story and their overall participation
in classroom activities.
Evaluation: Students were engaged, and they were better able to do the change story
than the forth formers.
NO LESSONS WERE PLANNED FOR FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 2019 SEEING THAT IT
WAS SCHEDULES A PEP RALLY TO GET STUDENTS EXCITED ABOUT
SPORTS DAY.
TEACHER WAS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL ON MONDAY 11TH MARCH 2019 AND
WAS UNABLE TO PLAN LESSONS FOR THAN DAY DUE TO MILD ILLNESS ON
THE WEEKEND.
Session: 5 & 6
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with the definition of elements of plot.
Examine explain ways in which the rising action of a story can be written.
Examine and comment on the rising action paragraphs given.
Write the rising action paragraph for a given topic
Step One: Focus students’ attention on the rising action by having them read two examples
of rising action paragraphs.
Step Two: Elicit from students, the elements that were used in the stories’ rising action.
Discus with students the details that the writer chose to reveal. (Conflict, interest, suspense)
Explain to students that it is important that these aspects be included in the rising action.
Step Three: Have students examine the illustration on page 142 then write the rising action
paragraph for that story. Assist students where necessary.
Application: Students will share their paragraphs with the class. Feedback will be given
where it is needed.
Evaluation:
Sub-Topic: Climax
Session: 1 & 2
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with the definition of elements of plot.
Procedure:
Step One: Focus students’ attention on the climax by having them read two examples of
opening for stories.
Step Two: Elicit from students, the elements that were used in the stories’ climax. Discus
with students the details that the writer chose to include in the climax. (The clashing of
protagonist and antagonist, the most interesting part of the story) Explain to students that it is
important not to leave out these key elements.
Step Three: Have students examine the illustration on page 142 then write the climax for
that story. Assist students where necessary.
Application: Students will share their expositions with the class. Feedback will be given
where it is needed.
Evaluation: Lesson was done but students need more practice so this concept will be
retaught during the session on Friday 15th March 2019
Previous knowledge: Students began reading and analysing the story already so today is to
continue and completing the reading and discussion
Resource(s): ‘World of Prose’ text
Introduction: Questions students on what was read and discussed previously. Students are
expected to answer questions correctly using appropriate literary language.
Procedure
Step one: Have students try to predict what happens next. After the predictions, return to the
reading and discussion process. Here, teacher and students will take turn reading.
Step two: While reading, we will pause to discuss important aspects and developments. If
students read, they will be asked to explain what they read using appropriate literary
language.
Step three: After the story is completed, class will engage in a whole group discussion,
where the entire story will be discussed where all the elements will be highlighted, and the
conflict analysed further.
Closure: Random students will be asked to put themselves in Benji’s shoes and explain how
living in such a family will make them feel and how they would have reacted to losing their
chance at tasting ice cream.
Application/Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their participation in discussion and the analysis of the
portion of the story they read.
Evaluation: Lesson went as planned. We completed the reading and discussion and will
move on to talking structured notes on all aspect of the story for future reference.
Session(s): 5&6
Procedure
Step one: Review the scoring rubric so that students are fully aware on what they would be
graded on.
Step two: Individual students will come to the front of the class and perform the poem in
front of the teacher and other classmates.
Step three: At the end of all the presentations, teacher will provide feedback to each child
about their performance and what they could have improves the grade.
Application/Assessment:
Each student will dramatize the poem “I Staying Home from School Today” by Kenn Nesbitt
Evaluation: Students tried but they could have done better if the showed more interest
and actually tried to learn to poem and dramatize it.
Topic: Usage
Session(s): 7
Resource(s): Worksheet
Procedure
Step one: Write two incomplete sentences on the board and have students complete the
sentences by inserting either or/ nether nor to complete them.
Step two: Teacher will then discuss correct responses with students. During the discussion
the rules for using the phrases will be discussed and practiced.
Step three: Students will draft notes on this usage rules in their notebooks. When they are
finished, they will be given worksheet to test their understanding.
Step four: Class will work together to grade papers and provide feedback.
Application/Assessment:
Topic: Comprehension
Session(s): 5&6
Procedure
Step one: Class will then be guided to read the speech on page 12. Class will read the
passage together and discuss its content and the techniques utilized.
Step two: Students will be left to answer the questions that follow. Class will discuss correct
responses and students will grade each other’s work.
Step three: Class will then move on to the advertisement and follow the same procedure as
step two.
Step four: After all the pieces have been graded, class will discuss how students did and
teacher will collect marks for what was done during the previous lesson and what was done
today.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Some students were absent. But those who where their completed the
exercise
Session(s): 1$2
Introduction: All second form students will take their chairs to the hall for
the competition and be seated and attentive. The competition will feature
eight students, four boys and four girls; a boy and a girl from each of the
four groups. After the competition, judges will select the best boy and the
Session: 3 & 4
Previous Knowledge: Students are familiar with the definition of elements of plot.
Examine explain ways in which the falling action of a story can be written.
Examine and comment on the falling action given.
Write a falling action for a given topic
Procedure:
Step One: Focus students’ attention on the falling action by having them read two examples
of falling action in stories.
Step Two: Elicit from students, the elements that were used in the story’s falling action.
Discus with students the details that the writer chose to include in the falling action. (details
after the climax, conflict is being resolved) Explain to students that it is important not to
leave out these key elements/aspects.
Step Three: Have students examine the illustration on page 142 then write the climax for
that story. Assist students where necessary.
Application: Students will share their falling actions with the class. Feedback will be given
where it is needed.
Evaluation: Students are not writing at their level. They are very lazy and unwilling to
learn. Teacher is still trying and there are a few students who try.
Topic: SBA
Session(s): 6
Use the different aspects of the plan of investigation to create a prose paragraph which
answers the questions
Previous knowledge: Students already answered the questions for each aspect of the plan of
investigation.
Procedure
Step one: Have students take out their worksheet that they used to answer the questions for
the different sections on the plan of investigation. Some students will be selected to read the
answer to their question. Class will discuss if answers are legit and note-worthy.
Step two: Students will then be asked to create paragraphs for each aspect of the plan.
Teacher will encourage students to utilize transitional words in their paragraph to transition
between ideas.
Step three: Students will attempt writing the Plan of Investigation and teacher will supervise
and assist in any way.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: Lesson was not done. Teacher took students outside the school to support
our sister school, the Cayon Primary School, in their pep rally march through the
streets of Cayon. This lesson will therefore be postponed until next Tuesday.
Session(s): 6
Procedure
Step one: Teacher will distribute past papers and have students look at the sections they
would be doing. Teacher will give instructions that we will be section by section so that we
can discuss right after.
Step two: Students will complete section one then we will grade and discuss. This will be
done for all other sections.
Step three: At the end, students will analyse what they got right and wrong and say which
sections gave most issues. If time allows, we will have a discussion on that section.
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Date:
Form: Five –
Subject:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Session(s):
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Previous knowledge:
Resource(s):
Introduction:
Procedure
Step one:
Step two:
Step three:
Step four:
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation:
Date:
Form:
Subject: Communication Studies
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Session(s):
Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Previous knowledge:
Resource(s):
Introduction:
Procedure
Step one:
Step two:
Step three:
Step four:
Application/Assessment:
Evaluation: