Writing Simple Words and… · B2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.4.5.1.3 - Draw a picture and write at least a sentence to share an opinion

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Look at a picture of a face and describe what emotion or feeling the face shows (happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised).
State their own opinion about a picture using sentence frames such as “I think…”, “In my opinion…”, or “I feel that…”.
Draw a simple picture of a face or scene that shows a feeling or opinion they want to share.
Write at least one complete sentence that expresses their opinion about the picture they drew or saw.
Share their drawing and sentence with a partner and explain why they hold that opinion.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Writing Simple Words and Sentences (4.5)
Content standard: B2.4.5.1 - Use knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to write words and sentences correctly.
Indicator: B2.4.5.1.3 - Draw a picture and write at least a sentence to share an opinion
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 3 (Week 27 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. 60
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Show pictures of 'smiley/images on your phone or card', e.g. smiling, angry, indifferent or frightened faces, etc.
- Let learners study the pictures and interpret them.
- Let learners, in pairs, discuss their opinions.
Note: The learner's opinion is very important and whatever interpretation learners give must be accepted.