Guided Composition · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.8.1.1 - Develop two coherent paragraphs on one idea or concept using leading questions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Answer leading questions about a chosen topic with complete sentences.
Arrange their answers in a logical order to form two coherent paragraphs.
Write two connected paragraphs on a single idea, such as “My Home”, using their answers as a guide.
Read their completed paragraphs aloud to a partner and check that every sentence belongs to the topic.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Guided Composition (4.8)
Content standard: B3.4.8.1 - Compose short paragraphs through answering questions
Indicator: B3.4.8.1.1 - Develop two coherent paragraphs on one idea or concept using leading questions
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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. 92
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners brainstorm to choose a topic, e. g. My home
- Write the topic on the board.
- Ask questions for learners to generate ideas on the topic
- Discuss the questions with learners for them to answer appropriately
e.g. My home i. Where do you live? ii. How many of you live there? iii. What kind of buildings are there?