Vocabulary – New Words Basic 1 English Studies Lesson Note

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 1
Topic: Vocabulary – New Words
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Read and spell 5 new words
• Use the new words in simple sentences

New Words for Today

1. cat – a small pet animal that says “meow”

1. hat – something we wear on our head

1. bat – a flying animal that sleeps upside down

1. mat – something we sit or step on

1. rat – a small animal with a long tail

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the missing letters

1. c_t
2. h_t
3. b_t
4. m_t
5. r_t

Exercise 2: Match the word to the picture (Teacher to draw simple pictures) Draw a line from each word to its picture:

• cat
• hat
• bat
• mat
• rat

Exercise 3: Complete the sentences

1. The _____ sits on the mat.
2. I wear a _____ on my head.
3. The _____ flies at night.
4. Wipe your feet on the _____.
5. A _____ has a long tail.

Exercise 4: Spelling Test (Teacher calls out words, pupils write them down)

Homework

Practice writing each new word 3 times at home.

Teacher: Remember to use simple pictures and gestures when teaching these words