Dictation for the Week – Basic 5 English Lesson Note (Second Term)

Learning Objectives

Learners are guided to learn the following words: mosquitoes, aggravate, yoghurt, constructive, assuage, deluge, ingredient, vanguard, retreated, convocation

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. Mosquito: a small, flying insect that sucks blood from animals and humans. 
2. Aggravate: make a situation worse or more severe. 
3. Yoghurt: a creamy food made from milk that has been fermented by bacteria. 
4. Constructive: helpful and encouraging; tending to improve a situation. 
5. Assuage: make something less severe or intense; alleviate. 
6. Deluge: a large amount of water falling from the sky in a short period of time; a heavy rainstorm. 
7. Ingredient: a component or element of a mixture or recipe. 
8. Vanguard: the forefront of an action or movement; the position of greatest advancement. 
9. Retreated: moved back or away; withdrew. 
10. Convocation: a formal assembly of people, especially one held for a specific purpose, such as to discuss or make decisions about something. 

Use the Given Words in Sentences

1. I swatted a mosquito that was buzzing around my head. 
2. The traffic jam on the highway only served to aggravate my already bad mood. 
3. I had a bowl of strawberry yoghurt for breakfast. 
4. The teacher’s constructive feedback helped me improve my writing skills. 
5. The painkiller helped to assuage my headache. 
6. The deluge of rain caused flooding in the low-lying areas. 
7. Flour is an ingredient in making bread. 
8. The vanguard of the army was the first to engage in battle. 
9. The company retreated their plan to open a new factory due to financial issues. 
10. The convocation of the board of directors was held to discuss the company’s future plans.