Conversation - Talking… · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.6.3.1 - Engage in collaborative conversation on topics such as myself, family, personalities etc. with peers

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Give a clear oral description of themselves, including their name, physical features, character, likes and dislikes, using at least five descriptive words.
Describe a family member of their choice, mentioning name, age, physical appearance and one identifying detail.
Name the Regional Minister for the region in which their school is located and state one role of that minister.
Mention at least two national ministers (for example, Minister for Education, Minister for Health or Minister for Agriculture) and say what each one does.
Talk about a favourite personality in sports or music, describing that person’s characteristics and saying what they like about the person.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Customs, (1.6)
Content standard: B4.1.6.3 - Use knowledge of language and communicative skills to participate in conversation
Indicator: B4.1.6.3.1 - Engage in collaborative conversation on topics such as myself, family, personalities etc. with peers
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 8
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Model describing yourself:
e.g. name, physical features, character, likes and dislikes etc.
- Guide learners with appropriate questions to give oral descriptions of themselves.
- Select and describe a family member using relevant vocabulary e.g.
- sister/brother/parent - name, age
- how he/she looks like - shape of face, facial marks if any, shape of nose, eyes, etc.
- height, colour and any minute detail that can be used to identify the person easily.
- Guide learners with questions and other activities, to mention the name of the Regional Minister for the region in which their school is located.
- Have learners mention names of personalities in politics such as the Ministers for Education, Health, Agriculture, etc.
- Through questions and answers have learners talk about the roles and duties of these ministers.
- Individually, ask learners to talk about their favourite personalities in sports, music, and mention their characteristics, and what they like about the personalities mentioned.
Note: Ensure that learners use descriptive words.