Dictation For The Week Basic 5 English Studies Lesson Note

Learning Activities

1. For home study, each pupil looks up the meaning of the given words
2. Pupils use their dictionary to learn the transcription and pronunciation of the given words
3. Pupils make use of the given words in at least a sentence

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and collaboration
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Digital Literacy
4. Leadership and Personal development

Learning Resources

1. Hardcopy dictionary
2. Online dictionary
3. Textbook or Workbook with definitions, sample sentences, and exercises
4. Whiteboard or overhead projector
5. Computer with internet access (optional)

Content

Dictionary Meaning of the Given Words

1. “gubernatorial” refers to the office or authority of a governor
2. “controversial” means something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate
3. “contemporaneous” means happening or existing at the same time
4. “editorial” refers to an article or statement expressing an opinion, typically one written by the editorial board of a newspaper or magazine
5. “herbaceous” refers to a plant that is not woody and dies back to the ground at the end of each growing season
6. “negotiation” refers to the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
7. “experimental” means based on or involving experimental methods
8. “electrician” refers to a person who specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment
9. “humanitarian” refers to concern for or promotion of the welfare of human beings
10. “magnetic” means having the properties of a magnet being attracted to a magnet

Use the Given Words in Sentences

1. The governor is running for re-election in the upcoming gubernatorial race
2. The topic of gun control is a controversial issue in many countries
3. The event was contemporaneous with the launch of the new product
4. The newspaper’s editorial condemned the government’s decision
5. The herbaceous plants in the garden had died back for the winter
6. The negotiation between the two companies took months to reach a final agreement
7. The scientists conducted an experimental study to test their hypothesis
8. The electrician came to fix the wiring in the house
9. The organization’s mission is to provide humanitarian aid to refugees
10. The iron filings were attracted to the magnetic field generated by the magnet

Lesson Presentation

Introduction

• Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever come across a word they didn’t understand
• Share that one way to understand a word is to look up its meaning in a dictionary

Direct Instruction

1. Introduce the 10 words and have the students look them up in the dictionary
2. As a class, go over the meanings of each word
3. Provide examples and non-examples to ensure students understand the meanings

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into small groups
• Give each group one of the 10 words and ask them to come up with their own sentence using the word
• Have each group share their sentence with the class
• Discuss any difficulties the groups had in understanding the word or in constructing a sentence

Independent Practice

• Provide each student with a list of the 10 words and ask them to write a sentence for each word
• Allow time for students to share their sentences with a partner or small group

Review Practice Questions

1. The _______ race is heating up as the primary elections approach
2. The topic of climate change is _______ among politicians and scientists
3. The discovery of the new species was _______ with the deforestation of the area
4. The newspaper’s _______ criticized the government’s handling of the pandemic
5. The _______ plants in the garden were in full bloom in the summer
6. The _______ between the two countries went back and forth lasting for months
7. The researchers used _______ methods to test the efficacy of the new drug
8. The _______ had to replace a faulty circuit breaker in the building
9. The charity organization focuses on providing _______ aid to communities affected by war
10. The compass needle aligns itself with the _______ field of the earth

Closure

• Summarize the meanings of the 10 words and ask students to give an example sentence for each word
• Remind students that looking up words in the dictionary is a useful strategy for understanding new or difficult words

Assessment

• Observe students during independent practice to assess understanding of word meanings and sentence construction
• Collect and grade written sentences as a formative assessment