BASIC WRITING SKILLS FOR PRIMARY 5 PARTS OF SPEECH

At the end of this module, the student should be able to: mm -Identify different types and classifications of part of speech -Identify usage of different part of speech

SENTENCES
At the end of this module, the student should be able to: - Interprete a sentence structure - Construct Simple, Compound and Complex sentences

NOUNS At the end of this lesson, students should be able to: -Identify types of nouns -Classify nouns

PRONOUNS
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

VERBS
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to: -Sort between finite & non-finite verbs -Sort between regular & irregular verbs

CONJUNCTIONS At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

COMPOSING SENTENCE At the end of this lesson, students should be able to compose different types of sentence

-Identify gender-specific pronouns -Identify singular & plural nouns

-Identify a conjunction in a given context. Introduction

CONJUCTIONS -At the end of the screen the students should be able to use conjuctions to join at least two words.

At the end of this lesson student should be able to interprete a sentence structure

Introduction
SINGULAR/PLURAL OF NOUNS At the end of this screen, students should be able to match singular nouns with its corresponding plural

Introduction GENDER OF PRONOUN

At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify genderspecific pronouns

Introduction
REGULAR VERBS At the end of this screen, students should be able to recognize regular verbs

Introduction
SIMPLE SENTENCE At the end of this screen, students should be able to construct a simple sentence using the parts of speech

Introduction
COMPOUND SENTENCE At the end of this screen, students should be able to combine simple sentences to form a compound sentence

IRREGULAR VERBS At the end of this screen, students should be able to recognize irregular verbs SINGULAR & PLURAL OF ACTIVITY FINITE VERBS At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify finite verbs At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their ability to use conjuctions to join two or more word PRONOUNS At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify singular & plural pronouns

TYPES OF NOUNS At the end of this screen, students should be able to recognize proper & common nouns

COMPONENTS OF SENTENCE At the end of this screen, students should be able to recognize basic parts of sentence (Subjects, Objects

COMPLEX SENTENCE At the end of this screen, students should be able to construct a complex sentence

NON-FINITE VERBS At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify non-finite verbs ACTIVITY At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding about types of nouns and classifications of nouns ACTIVITY At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding about pronouns and types of pronouns

& Verbs)

ACTIVITY At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify the subject, verbs & objects in a given sentence

ACTIVITY At the end of this screen, students should be able to

ACTIVITY At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding about different categories and types of verbs

DESIGN FOR RLO 1: NOUNS AS PARTS OF SPEECH No. Section Content details

I. Overview 1 Introduction We use words when we speak or write a language. In English grammar we study the use of English words. We see how we change the words and how we arrange them to make sentences that other people understand. The nouns are basic for understanding of English Sentences

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, learner will be able to:

Identify different types and classifications of nouns Identify usage of nouns as part of speech
Learners are expected to have the basic knowledge of reading and writing

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Pre-requisite Outline

The Parts of Speech are the basic English Language building blocks. Nouns are examples of the Parts of Speech. The understanding of nouns as parts of speech is very important. Nouns This section will cover the aspect of: Definition of Noun

Types of Noun . Classification of Nouns

Review

Additional Resources

None

III. Assessment 1 Pre-RLO

Post-RLO

DESIGN FOR RLO 2: PRONOUNS AS PARTS OF SPEECH No. Section Content details

I. Overview 1 Introduction We use words when we speak or write a language. In English grammar we study the use of English words. We see how we change the words and how we arrange them to make sentences that other people understand. The pronouns are basic for understanding of English Sentences 2 Learning Objectives At the end of this lesson, learner will be able to:

Identify different types and classifications of pronouns nouns Identify usage of nouns as part of speech
Learners are expected to have the basic knowledge of reading and writing The Parts of Speech are the basic English Language building blocks. Pronouns are examples of the Parts of Speech. The understanding of pronouns as parts of speech is very important.

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Pre-requisite Outline

Pronouns This section will cover the aspect of: Definition of Pronoun Gender-specific pronouns Types of pronouns

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Review None

Additional Resources III. Assessment 1 2 Pre-RLO Post-RLO

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: SINGULAR and PLURAL Noun No. Section I. Content Item
1 Introduction

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to match singular nouns with its corresponding plural
OUTLINE 1: INTRODUCTION .

Learning Information

in the above screen, the instructor and the student are inside the car, the instructor will introduce the topic and singular and plural form as follows:

Instructor: Welcome to part of speech town, Im so glad youve won the types of noun race challange. today, we are going to learn about singular and plural nouns. Ill show how to tell the difference between singular and plural nouns as Im driving in the part of speech town Then, you ll get a chance show me your how much youve learned as you are driving the car in the part of a speech town.

Student:Ok Instructor: there are two categories of nouns, singular and plural Instructor: a singular noun is a noun used to represent one person, place or thing. Instructor: a plural noun is used to represent two or more persons, places or things. Instructor: As I said before, nouns either represent people, places, or things. Instructor: examples of singular nouns would be: Boy Field Book Instructor: these are all examples of singular nouns Instructor: now lets list some examples of plural nouns Boys Fields Books

OUTLINE 2: Exploring singular and plural nouns

In this screen the instructor will more elaborate on the deference between singular and plural nouns as follows:

Instructor: you should notice that plural nouns have s at the end of each word. Singular nouns do NOT have s at the end. Lets try a few more examples: Student. A student is a person, but the word doesnt have s at the end so it must be a Student: singular noun Instructor: Thats right, now markets are places, but the word doesnt have s at the end so it must be a Instructor: plural noun Instructor: Good job! Ok, try this one: school! Student: schools are places, so that tells me its a noun and it has s at the end so that also tells me its a plural noun Instructor: youre doing wonderful! Lets move on to things. Instructor: the word computer represents a thing and has no s at the end. So the word is a Student: singular noun Student: but if we are to talk about computers that would be a plural noun because we are talking about many things. Instructor: Wow! I think youre ready to start doing this on your own and just in time too

OUTLINE 3: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity ACTIVITY ON singular and plural nouns Items

Instructor: Ok, here we are at the beginning of the Spotting singular and plural Nouns Race. Instructor: you will start over here Instructor: use your mouse to click on the car starting here to get started Instructor: I will read both words for you and tell you if you need to click on the singular noun or plural noun in the question. Instructor: make sure you click the correct answer at each stop . Instructor: here we go Student: Answer Princess Jasmine Question Policeman : Balls Answer policeman Question holidays : New Years Day Answer - holidays

Question Messenger : boys Answer boys Question Toyota : cars Answer Cars Question Kings : city Answer Kings

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: Noun Types No. Section I. Content Item

1 2 Introduction Learning Information

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to recognize proper & common nouns
OUTLINE 1: INTRODUCTION to types of noun .

in the above screen, the instructor and the student are inside the car, the instructor will introduce the topic and the deference between common noun and proper noun as follows:

Instructor: Welcome to part of speech town, Im so glad youve decided to join us My Name is John and I will be your guide today. Together we are going to learn about the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. Ill show how to tell the difference between proper and common nouns as Im driving in the part of speech town Then, you ll get a chance show me your how much youve learned as you are driving the car in the part of a speech town.

Student:Ok Before we start, lets review what noun is Instructor: A noun is a person, a place, or a thing. Instructor: there are two types of nouns, common nouns and proper nouns Instructor: As I said before, nouns either represent people, places, or things. Instructor: examples of common nouns would be: Instructor (a person) Park (a place) Bridge (a thing) Instructor: there are lots of instructors, parks and bridges Instructor: so far I havent specified any specific instructor, park or bridge Instructor: so these are all examples of common nouns Instructor: now lets list some examples of proper nouns Mr. John Central Park London Bridge

OUTLINE 2: Exploring and elaborating on types of noun

In this screen the instructor will more elaborate on the deference between proper nouns and common nouns as follows:

Instructor: Mr. John (thats me) represents a specific person or instructor, Central Park is a specific park in New York City and London Bridge is a specific bridge. I am sure you have heard of London Bridge, the one that was falling. Instructor: you should also notice that proper nouns are capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Lets try a few more examples: Author. An author is a person, but its not a specific person and its not capitalized so it must be a Student: common noun Instructor: Thats right, now Dr. Seuss is a persons name. Hes also a specific author. So Dr. Seuss would be a Instructor: proper noun Instructor: Right again! Did you also notice that his name is capitalized? Lets try the word city.

Instructor: A city is a place where some people live. But it doesnt refer t o any particular city. So city is a Student: common noun Instructor: Good job! Ok, try this one: New York is a particular city. So, New York city would be a Student: proper noun Student: and New York city is capitalized, so that also tells me its a proper noun Instructor: youre doing wonderful! Lets move on to things. Instructor: the word dog represents an animal. So the word dog is a Student: common noun Student: but if we are to talk about Fido, that would be a proper noun because we are talking about a specific dog named Fido. Student: and Fido is capitalized too Instructor: Heres one last question for you. If I say My dog is a good boy The word dog is a common noun Instructor: I know this because my dog is not the name of a specific dog. And, also because the word dog is not capitalized. Instructor: Wow! I think youre ready to start doing this on your own and just in time too

OUTLINE 3: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity ACTIVITY ON proper and common nouns Items

Instructor: Ok, here we are at the beginning of the Spotting Proper and common Nouns Race. Instructor: you will start over here Instructor: use your mouse to click on the car starting here to get started Instructor: I will read both words for you and tell you if you need to click on the common noun or proper noun in the question. Instructor: make sure you click the correct answer at each stop . Instructor: here we go Student: Question : Identify the proper noun- lodge: Noun Mountain Lodge Answer Noun Mountain Lodge Question Identify the common noun John: boy Answer Boy Question Identify the proper noun Volkswagen: car

Answer Volkswagen Question Identify the common noun Dr. Seuss: author Answer author Question: Identify the proper noun princess: Princess Jasmine Answer Princess Jasmine Question Identify the common noun policeman: Officer Jim Answer policeman Question: Identify the proper noun holiday: New Years Day Answer New Years Day Question Identify the common noun Paddington Bear: teddy bear Answer teddy bear Question Identify the common noun statue: Statue of Liberty Answer statue Question: Identify the proper noun London: city Answer London

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: Noun Activity No. Section I. Content Item

1 Introduction

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding about types of nouns and classifications of nouns
OUTLINE 1: Instructions .

Learning Information

In this screen the instructor explain what are the rules and steps to take as a guide to start the Noun Race ..

OUTLINE 2: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity The Noun Race Items

Instructor: here we go Instructor: Identify the singular noun in this sentence Question: Airplane is big Answer: Airplane

Instructor: Identify the proper noun in this sentence Question: London is a very big and cold city Answer: city

Instructor: Thats wrong! Try again at the end of the road. Instructor: Identify the plural noun in this sentence Question: There are many rivers in the world Answer: rivers

Instructor: Identify the common noun in this sentence Question: My favourite stadium is the Emirates Stadium Answer: stadium

Instructor: Identify the proper noun in this sentence Question: London is a very big and cold city Answer: London
Excellent Job!

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: GENDER OF PRONOUN No. Section I. Content Item

1 2 Introduction Learning Information OUTLINE 1: INTRODUCTION

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify gender-specific pronouns
.

in the above screen, the instructor and the student are inside the car, the instructor will introduce the topic and the deference in Nouns gender:

Instructor: Pronoun = words that can replace nouns in a sentence Instructor: there are two types of gender-specific pronouns, masculine and feminine Instructor: As I said before, pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence Instructor: examples of masculine gender-specific pronouns would be: He Him His Instructor: these are all examples of gender-specific pronouns

Instructor: now lets list some examples of feminine gender-specific pronouns She Her Hers
Gender-specific pronouns Masculine He/Him/His Feminine She/Her/Hers

OUTLINE 2: Examples

In this screen the instructor will more elaborate on the topic by giving more examples as follows:

Instructor: The King is a kind man, he helps people. So the word he would be a Instructor: gender-specific pronoun Instructor: Lets try a few more examples: Thats right! Now Jane likes playing, she plays with toys. Jane is a girl so the word she must be a Student: gender-specific pronoun

Instructor: Right again! Did you also notice that Jane is a girl? So the word she must be a Student: feminine gender-specific pronoun Instructor: Good job! Ok, try this one: The boy is tall, his height is great. So, the word his would be a Student: gender-specific pronoun Student: and a boy is masculine, so that also tells me the word his is masculine gender-specific Instructor: Wow! I think youre ready to start doing this on your own and just in time too

OUTLINE 3: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity ACTIVITY ON GENDER OF PRONOUN Items

Instructor: Ok, here we are at the beginning of the Spotting gender-specific pronouns Race. Instructor: you will start over here Instructor: use your mouse to click on the car starting here to get started Instructor: make sure you click the correct answer at each stop . Instructor: here we go Spotting gender-specific pronouns

Instructor: here we go Student: Question - Me : She Answer She Question You : Him

Answer Him Question I : His Answer His Question Her: Yours Answer Yours

Instructor: No. That was not a gender-specific pronoun. Youll have to try again at the end of the road Question He: Them Answer He Question Her: Yours Answer Her

Excellent Job!

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: singular and plural Pronoun No. Section I. Content Item
1 Introduction

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to identify singular & plural pronouns
2 Learning Information OUTLINE 1: INTRODUCTION .

in the above screen, the instructor and the student are inside the car, the instructor will introduce the topic and singular and plural pronoun as follows:

Instructor: there are two types of pronouns, singular and plural Instructor: a singular pronoun takes the place of a singular noun Instructor: a plural pronoun takes the place of a plural noun Instructor: As I said before, nouns either represent people, places, or things. Instructor: examples of singular pronouns would be: I It

Me He Him Her She You Instructor: these are all examples of singular pronouns Instructor: now lets list some examples of plural pronouns Us We You They Them
Pronouns Singular Plural I, It, Me, He, Him, Her, She, You Us, We, You, They, Them

OUTLINE 2: Examples

In this screen the instructor will more elaborate on the deference between singular and plural Pronouns as follows:

Instructor: you should notice that singular pronouns takes the place of singular and plural pronouns takes the place of plural nouns. Lets try a few more examples: Instructor: the girl went to the store. Girl is a singular noun Instructor: She went to the store. The pronoun she takes the place of the noun, girl so the pronoun she must be a Student: singular pronoun Instructor: Thats right, now the cats played with yarn. Cats is a plural noun Instructor: They played with the yarn. The pronoun they takes the place of the noun, cats so the pronoun they must be a Student: plural pronoun Instructor: Good job! Ok, try this one; school! Instructor: Thats right, now the fields are big. Fields is a plural noun

Instructor: They are big. The pronoun they takes the place of the noun, Fields so the pronoun they must be a Student: plural pronoun Instructor: Wow! I think youre ready to start doing this on your own and just in time too

OUTLINE 3: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity ACTIVITY ON singular and plural Pronouns Items

Instructor: Ok, here we are at the beginning of the Spotting singular and plural Pronoun Race. Spotting singular pronouns

Instructor: here we go Student: Question - It : We Answer It Question They : I Answer I Question She : Us Answer She Question You : Them Answer You

Good Job!

Spotting plural pronouns Instructor: here we go Student: Question - It : We Answer We Question They : I Answer They Question She : Us Answer Us Question You : Them

Answer Them
Good Job!

DESIGN FOR RIO 2: Pronoun Activity No. Section I. Content Item

1 Introduction

Content details

Glossary

At the end of this screen, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding about pronouns and types of pronouns
OUTLINE 1: Instructions .

Learning Information

In this screen the instructor explain what are the rules and steps to take as a guide to start the pronoun Race ..

OUTLINE 2: Activity Walkthrough

In this screen the instructor gives an overview on the activity session and what students will face during the next session.

II. Practice/Interactive Activity

1 Practice/Activity The Pronoun Race Items

Instructor: here we go Instructor: Identify the singular pronoun in this sentence Question: It is a very big bird Answer: It

Instructor: Identify the plural pronoun in this sentence Question: Miss Rose gave it to them Answer: It

Instructor: Thats wrong! Try again at the end of the road. Instructor: Identify the gender-specific pronoun in this sentence Question: She likes going to New York City for holidays Answer: She

Instructor: Identify the plural pronoun in this sentence Question: My father gave me toys, I love them Answer: them

Instructor: Identify the plural pronoun in this sentence Question: Miss Rose gave it to them Answer: Them
Excellent Job!