Conversation - Talking… · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.6.1.4 - Use a wider variety of words to talk about different customs and cultural values

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five different customs and cultural practices shown in a conversational poster.
Use at least three new descriptive words (e.g. colourful, respected, traditional, sacred, joyful) to talk about a cultural custom or value.
Explain in one or two sentences why a particular custom or cultural value is important to a Ghanaian community.
Role-play a cultural practice (e.g. a naming ceremony, a festival, a greeting) using appropriate language and expressions.
Listen attentively to a partner describe a custom and respond with a relevant comment or question.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Places, Greetings, Customs, Events, Social/ Cultural Values, Manners and other Themes (1.6)
Content standard: B3.1.6.1 - Explore using certain culturally acceptable language for communication
Indicator: B3.1.6.1.4 - Use a wider variety of words to talk about different customs and cultural values
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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 1-3), 2019, p. 74
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Using conversational posters on different customs and cultural practices, let learners think-pair-share, looking at the various illustrations on the poster.
- Have them use expressions learnt and other new ones to talk about the customs and cultural practices.
- Let learners, in groups, role-play the customs and cultural practices on the poster.