Composition on ‘Girls Are More Useful in the Family’. – Basic 5 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain the various roles girls play in the family
2. Identify ways girls help in their families
3. Discuss the importance of girls’ contributions to family life

Key Words:

• Roles
• Contributions
• Family
• Responsibility
• Caregiving

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge of family members and their roles.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Chart paper and markers
• Pictures showing different family activities
• Storybook featuring a girl helping her family

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss with pupils about family members and their roles
• Ask pupils to share who helps them the most at home and how

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Collaboration

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of girls doing various family activities
• Markers and chart paper
• Storybook

Content:

Girls play important roles in their families, such as taking care of siblings, helping with chores, providing emotional support, and being role models.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (5 minutes)

• The teacher revises the previous topic: “Different Family Members and Their Roles”
• Ask pupils to name some roles of family members discussed in the last lesson

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (5 minutes)

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Girls are More Useful in the Family”
• Show pictures of girls helping their families in different ways
• Explain that girls help in many important ways in their families

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections (10 minutes)

• The teacher asks pupils how girls help in their families
• Pupils share their experiences and observations
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils, emphasizing the importance of each role mentioned

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and explain the roles girls play in the family
• Tell a short story about a girl helping her family

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and look at the pictures
• Share how girls help in their families
• Participate in a discussion about the importance of these roles

Assessment

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What are some roles girls play in the family?
2. How do girls help take care of younger siblings?
3. Why is it important for girls to help with household chores?
4. How can girls support their siblings with schoolwork?
5. What kind of emotional support do girls provide in the family?
6. Can girls be role models for their younger siblings? How?
7. What traditions might girls help keep in the family?
8. Why is it important to appreciate girls’ contributions to the family?
9. How can girls help during family celebrations?
10. How do girls help in maintaining family harmony?

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and gives feedback
• Reinforce the idea that every family member, including girls, plays a crucial role in the family’s well-being
• Encourage pupils to respect and appreciate all contributions within the family

Notes

• Keep sentences short and clear to ensure understanding
• Use visual aids and real-life examples to make the lesson engaging
• Encourage participation and value pupils’ contributions to build their confidence