B6 English Language · Term 2 Week 3: Vocabulary

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.2.6.4.3 - Use words suitable for purpose, audience, context and culture in relation to: type of texts (exposition/explanation, persuasive language, argumentative), medium (spoken/written), register (formal/informal) etc.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the purpose, audience and context of a given text and state whether formal or informal language is required.
Distinguish between formal and informal registers and give examples of each in spoken and written form.
Select appropriate words for a given purpose (explaining, persuading or arguing) and justify their choices.
Produce a short written or spoken piece that matches a specified audience, context and register.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Vocabulary (2.6)
Content standard: B6.2.6.4 - Use words appropriately for purpose, audience, context and culture
Indicator: B6.2.6.4.3 - Use words suitable for purpose, audience, context and culture in relation to: type of texts (exposition/explanation, persuasive language, argumentative), medium (spoken/written), register (formal/informal) etc.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 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. 174
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Choose appropriate texts to guide learners identify the key elements in writing. E.g. purpose, audience, setting, characters, etc.
Have them role play a simple story to bring out the importance of these elements and their usage.