Subject: English Language Date: 16 April 2013 Class: Year Three Time: 60 minutes Number of students: 36 Level of proficiency:

Average Theme: World of Knowledge Topic: I See Numbers! Main skill: Reading Integrated skills: Listening and speaking, writing Summary: For set induction, teacher introduces the rules in the classroom and asks pupils to write their name and ambition on a piece of paper. In Pre-Reading, pupils are given a calendar in groups and they have to circle their birthdays. After that, pupils read the text on the text book. Pupils continue reading in groups and individuals. In Post-Reading, pupils answer simple WH-questions. Teacher draw a mind-map based on the pupils answers. Pupils then have to copy the mind-map on their exercise book. In Closure, teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasis on using the time wisely. Content standard 1.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to pronounce words and speak confidently with the correct stress, rhythm and intonation. Learning standard Listening and Speaking 1.1.1 Able to speak with the correct word stress. 1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate understanding of oral texts by: (b) Answering simple Wh-Questions. 2.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to demonstrate understanding of a Reading 2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases and sentences in linear and non- linear

variety of linear and non-linear texts in the form of print and nonprint materials using a range of strategies to construct meaning.

texts. 2.2.4 Able to read and understand a paragraph with simple and compound sentences.

Behavioral objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to 1. Able to read with correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation. 2. Answers simple WH-questions. Previous knowledge: Pupils knows numbers from 1-30 Language input: Months of the year Values: Importance of time Educational Emphasis: Thinking skills (generating ideas, analyzing, inferencing, making prediction) Teaching aids: Calendars, Text book Activity Teaching & Learning Strategy Notes

Set Induction ( 10 minutes )

1. Teacher introduces the rules in the Teaching aids: small classroom. 2. Pupils are given a piece of paper to write their names and ambition. Thinking skills: Generating ideas piece of paper

Pre-reading ( 15 minutes )

1. Teacher asks pupils to sit in their Teaching aids: groups. 2. Pupils are given a calendar in groups. Thinking skills: Calendars

3. Each group member has to circle Analysing their birthdays and write their name on top.

While-reading ( 15 minutes )

1. Teacher read the text on page 101 of the text book. 2. Pupils read the text. 3. Pupils read the text in group 4. Teacher selects a few pupils to read the text individually.

Teaching aids: Text book

Post-reading ( 15 minutes )

1. Pupils answer simple WH-questions Teaching aids: based on the text. 2. Teacher draw a mind map based on Thinking skills: the pupils answers. Inferencing ,

3. Pupils have to copy the mind map analysing, generating on their exercise book. Conclusion ( 5 minutes ) ideas

1. Teacher summarizes and recall back Teaching aids: what they had learned today. 2. Teacher emphasis on the value of Thinking skills: using time wisely. Making conclusion

Reflection: