Learning Objectives

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

1. Say and pronounce relevant word about the topic.
2. Compose a very beautiful composition organized to the topic.
3. Develop ability to speak confidently about the topic of writing a composition on myself, my family and my environment.
4. Students will be able to write a composition about themselves, including their name, age, family, hobbies, and goals.
5. Students will be able to write a composition about their family, including the members of their family, their home, and their traditions.
6. Students will be able to write a composition about their environment, including their neighbourhood, community, and natural surroundings.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils, as class, mention words that are related to family and environment. They are to pronounce them words clearly and distinctively.
2. Pupils, as groups, use the words that are related to myself, family and environment in sentences correctly.
3. Each pupil discuss the difference between of their family.
4. Pupils in pairs, discuss about myself, my family and the environment fluently.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Leadership skills and Personal Development
4. Creativity and Imagination

Learning Materials

• Wall charts
• Audio player
• Writing materials (e.g. pen and paper, computer)
• Wall charts
• Laptop
• Text and paper
• Teaching prompts and examples (optional)
• Website on pronunciation

Entry Behaviour

Building background connection to prior knowledge – Students are familiar with describing themselves with various simple words. They are also familiar with the words that can be used to describe members of their family and the environment.

Composition on myself.

Here are some key words that guide 3 pupils might use when writing a composition about themselves:

• name
• age
• family
• friends
• hobbies
• interests
• favorite subjects in school
• goals
• strengths
• challenges
• personality
• accomplishments

Students are encouraged to use descriptive and creative words and phrases that guide 3 pupils could use when writing about themselves. It’s important to encourage students to be creative and express themselves in their own unique way.

A composition on the topic – Myself written by Emily, a grade 5 pupil of Edu Delight International school, Lagos.

My name is Emily and I am 10 years old. I have a small family, just my mom, dad, and younger brother. My mom is a doctor and my dad is a teacher. I have a lot of friends at school and we like to play sports and have sleepovers on the weekends.

I have a few hobbies that I really enjoy. I love to read, especially books about magic and adventure. I also like to dance and I take ballet twice every week. My other interests include art and music. I play the piano and I like to draw and paint in my free time.

In school, my favorite subjects are Science and English. I love learning about how the world works and I enjoy reading and writing stories. My goals for the future include becoming a scientist or a writer. I think it would be amazing to discover new things or create stories that people love to read.

I do have some challenges too, like being shy in new situations and getting frustrated when I don’t understand something right away. But I am working on these things and I am getting better at overcoming them.

Overall, I would say that I am a friendly and creative person. I am proud of my accomplishments so far, like getting an award for my science project last year and performing a solo dance in the school talent show. I am excited to see what the future holds for me and to continue learning and growing as a person.

Tips on how to develop confidence on writing a composition on MYSELF or any other topics and how to speak confidently about the topic:

Here are five tips for developing the ability to speak confidently about the topic of writing a composition on yourself:

1. Practice writing about yourself: The more you practice writing about yourself, the more comfortable you will become with discussing your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Start by writing short paragraphs about different aspects of your life, such as your hobbies, family, or goals for the future. This practice will help you become more confident and better able to connect with your audience. 
2. Prepare and organize your thoughts: Take some time to think about what you want to say. This will help you feel more confident and in control when you start speaking. Use an outline or planning your key points and supporting details to structure your message more relatable and engaging for your audience. 
3. Believe in yourself and your experiences: Your experiences and perspectives are important to believe in yourself and your ability to speak about yourself effectively. This can help you feel more comfortable and self-assured when you share your story.