Writing Simple Words and… · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.5.1.1 - Write simple sentences to express personal opinions about favourite characters in texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least one favourite character from a story read in class.
State one reason why they like or do not like a character, using the sentence frame “I like … because …” or “I do not like … because …”.
Write two to three simple sentences expressing their personal opinion about a favourite character.
Check their own writing and a partner’s writing for correct spelling, capital letters, small letters, and spacing between words.
Read their written sentences aloud to a small group with confidence, taking turns to speak.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Writing Simple Words and Sentences (4.5)
Content standard: B3.4.5.1 - Write accurately using acquired vocabulary and knowledge of grammar
Indicator: B3.4.5.1.1 - Write simple sentences to express personal opinions about favourite characters in texts
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 10 (Week 22 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. 90
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Put learners in groups to discuss characters in a story read.
- Have learners write simple sentences to express personal opinions on favourite characters.
- Let learners exchange their books and do peer editing by checking for: i. correct spelling of words, ii. correct writing of capitals, iii. correct writing of small letters, iv. correct spacing of letters and words.