Vocabulary · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.2.6.1.3 - Understand and use many of the frequently occurring words and chunks in the language, including both content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs) and function words (prepositions, articles)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify frequently occurring content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) and function words (prepositions, articles) in a short passage.
Explain the meaning of at least five new content words using contextual clues from sentences.
Use function words such as “in”, “on”, “under”, “the”, and “a” correctly in their own sentences.
Construct meaningful sentences that combine both content words and function words correctly.
Participate in word games (e.g., Lucky Dip) to practise rapid recognition and use of common words.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Vocabulary (2.6)
Content standard: B3.2.6.1 - Understand word meanings and usage
Indicator: B3.2.6.1.3 - Understand and use many of the frequently occurring words and chunks in the language, including both content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs) and function words ( prepositions, articles)
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 1-3), 2019, p. 84
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise learners RPK by asking them to use some sight words learnt in earlier lessons.
- Introduce new words and have learners form sentences with them as you guide them with simple ways to find contextual meanings of words.
- You may introduce game activities e.g. Lucky Dip to provide practice in identification and use of sight words.