B5 English Language · Term 1 Week 8: Presentation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.10.1.1 - Demonstrate awareness of the features of spoken language, e.g. use of discourse markers - well, also, finally

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define discourse markers and identify at least three examples (well, also, finally) in spoken sentences.
Explain why speakers use discourse markers to organise their ideas and connect thoughts.
Use the discourse markers “well,” “also,” and “finally” correctly in short spoken responses and sentences.
Identify contractions (e.g., can’t, won’t, I’m) and ellipsis (leaving out words) in spoken examples.
Produce a short spoken presentation of 3 to 4 sentences that includes at least two discourse markers, one contraction, and one example of ellipsis.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Presentation (1.10)
Content standard: B5.1.10.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of spoken grammar and register
Indicator: B5.1.10.1.1 - Demonstrate awareness of the features of spoken language, e.g. use of discourse markers - well, also, finally
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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. 86
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise important features of spoken language such as use of contractions and ellipsis.
- Help learners to use contractions and ellipsis in speech.
E.g. 1. Contraction: i. Kofi cannot come today. ii. Kofi can't come today.
2. Ellipis: A: When will you come? B: Tomorrow