B5 English Language · Term 1 Week 1: Songs

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.1.1.2 - Relate values in songs to real life experiences

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least two values embedded in a familiar song after listening to and discussing it.
Explain the meaning of a selected song in their own words.
Relate a value from a song to a real life situation they have experienced or observed.
Present their group’s ideas about a song’s value to the class using clear and simple sentences.
Give one example of how a song value can guide their behaviour at home or in school.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Songs (1.1)
Content standard: B5.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of songs
Indicator: B5.1.1.1.2 - Relate values in songs to real life experiences
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 71
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners sing familiar songs as in the previous lesson.
- Lead learners to discuss the song and have them bring out the meaning.
- In groups, learners discuss the values in the song, e.g. truthfulness, patience, etc. and relate the values to real life situations.
- Have groups share their ideas with the class in the form of presentations.
- Write salient responses on the chalkboard.