Writing: Descriptive Essay. Describe Your House Or School Basic 5 English Studies Lesson Note

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Describe the features of their school.
2. Develop an outline for a descriptive essay about their school.
3. Write a descriptive essay on “My School” using sensory details.

Keywords

• Descriptive essay 
• Features 
• Sensory details 
• Structure

Set Induction

• Begin by asking pupils to think about their school and describe it in one sentence. Discuss how every school has unique features that can be described in detail.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils are familiar with basic descriptive writing and have written short essays before.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different types of schools • Writing materials (paper, pencil)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Pupils have experience describing objects and places in previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills

• Writing • Observation • Creativity

Learning Materials

• Example of a descriptive essay about a school • Structure guide for writing descriptive essays

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work • Primary 5 English Language Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers • Printed pictures of various types of schools

Content

Features of a Descriptive Essay:

1. Introduction: Introduces the school being described.
2. Body: 

• Exterior: Describe the outside of the school (e.g., size, playground, building structure). 
• Interior: Describe the inside of the school (e.g., classrooms, library, halls). 
• Atmosphere: Describe the feeling or mood inside the school (e.g., lively, quiet, studious).

1. Conclusion: Summarizes the description or explains why the school is special.

Example Outline for a Descriptive Essay:

1. Introduction: Introduce your school.
2. Body: • Exterior: Describe the outside features like the school building, playground, and entrance. • Interior: Detail the rooms inside, such as classrooms, library, and offices. • Atmosphere: Describe the general feeling in the school (e.g., welcoming, disciplined).
3. Conclusion: Summarize why you like your school.

Example of a Descriptive Essay:

“My school is a large, beautiful place with a big playground in front. The building is tall with many classrooms, each painted in bright colors. The playground is full of swings, slides, and a football field where we play during break time. Inside, the classrooms are spacious, with big windows that let in lots of light. The library is my favorite place, filled with books of all kinds. The school always feels lively, with students and teachers busy learning and working. I love my school because it is a place where I learn new things every day.”

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Descriptive Writing: My House.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Descriptive Writing: My School.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to describe their school, focusing on sensory details and features.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the structure of a descriptive essay about a school. • Provide examples and guide pupils in writing their descriptive essays. • Encourage pupils to use sensory details in their writing.

Learners’ Activities

• Discuss the features of a descriptive essay. • Develop an outline for their descriptive essay. • Write a descriptive essay on “My School.”

Assessment

• Pupils will write a descriptive essay on “My School” and submit it for grading, ensuring they use sensory details and follow the correct format.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a descriptive essay?
2. What should you include in the introduction of a descriptive essay about your school?
3. How do sensory details improve a descriptive essay?
4. What should the body of a descriptive essay focus on?
5. How do you conclude a descriptive essay?
6. Why is it important to describe both the exterior and interior of a school?
7. What are some examples of sensory details?
8. How can you make your descriptive essay more engaging?
9. What is the purpose of using vivid language in a descriptive essay?
10. What should be avoided in a descriptive essay?

Conclusion

• The teacher will review the pupils’ descriptive essays, provide feedback, and correct any mistakes.