COMPOSITION

WEEK ONE
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: All About Me.
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Mention their names in full.
2. State their dates of birth and their states of origin
3. Give a general description of themselves.
TEACHING AID(S): Work book
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have already known some basic
characteristics that distinguish them from others such as their physical appearance.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils to say something about
themselves in the class for others to hear.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps:
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions from the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils through class work base on the exercise given in their
work book.
CLASS WORK

Complete the following composition about yourself:

My name is ______________. I was born in the year ______________ in ______________state. I

am ______________ years old. I am ______________ in complexion. I am a tall/ short girl/ boy.

My best food is ______________ and my best subject is ______________. I have many hobbies,
but my best hobby is ______________. I am a ______________ (Christian/ Muslim). When I grow
up I would like to become a ______________. The name of my best friend is _ ______________

I go to the (church/mosque) every ______________. I love visitors coming to our

______________. I always help my ______________in the kitchen. I read my books every
______________,I (love/hate) ______________ myself.

CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.

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 WEEK TWO
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Mention their surnames in full
2. Give the number of people in their families
3. Give general information about their families.
TEACHING AID(S): Work book
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOR: Pupils are familiar with the position and the
responsibility of every member of the family.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
family setup.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher explains to the pupils the meaning of the term family.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them home work as written in the textbook.

HOME WORK

Complete the following composition about your family:

The name of my family is ______________. My family consists of my father, my

______________ and ______________ of us who are their children. We are (Muslims/Christians)
in my family. We live at ______________. We come from ______________ in ______________
state. The best food in my family is ______________. We love to ______________ (welcome/send
away) visitors (to/from) our home.

In my family we like to ______________ (pray/fight). ______________ (Father, Mother) is the

head of the family in my home. The work of my father is _________ and my mother is a
______________. In my family, my ______________ (father/mother) prepares food. My family
likes to ______________ (play/sing/watch television) during our leisure time. We______________
(love/hate) one another in my family. The number of people in my family is ______________. My
family is ______________ to everybody. I am happy to be in my _____________

CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.
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 WEEK THREE
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Explain what a pet is.
2. Say the kinds of pets they have.
3. Mention the names of their pets.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have been seeing some animals kept in
their houses or neighbourhood.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I:Teacher explains to the pupils the meaning of a pet with examples.
STEPII: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP III: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils through class work base on the lesson provided in their
work book.
MY PET

Write about your cat or dog in 3 paragraphs, using the following guidelines:

 What is the name of your cat/dog?

 What is the colour of your cat/dog?
 What sound does your cat/dog make?
 Is it a kitten/puppy? For how long have you had it?
 What food does it eat?
 Is it a male or a female?
 Give a brief description of your cat/dog in terms of legs, ears, tails, eyes, etc.
 Does it chase and catch rats or some other animals?
 Why do you like keeping a cat/dog?
 Do you like your cat/dog?

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CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.
WEEK FOUR
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Explain what birthday party is all about.
2. Say whether they have celebrated their birthday in the past.
3. Narrate how the whole occasion went.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have being attending birthday parties.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them class work.

MY LAST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Write about your last birthday party in 3 paragraphs, using the following guidelines:

 How old were you when you had your last birthday?
 What day of the week was it?
 Did you buy a new dress and a pair of shoes or did you wear the clothes and shoes you had before?
 What were the activities for the day?
 What role did your parents play?
 What food was served?
 Mention some of your friends that came.
 Describe all the gifts you received that day.
* What was it that you enjoyed most that day?

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 CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the
teacher.

WEEK FIVE
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Say what a school is.
2. Describe the school they attend.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have being going to school.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them classwork.
MY SCHOOL

Complete the following composition to show facts about your school:

The name of my school is ___________________________________ It is located in

_________________________.There are ____________ classrooms in my school. There are
____________ (beautiful/ugly) flowers planted around my school. There are many
____________(trees/plants) in my school.

My school gate is painted ______________(red/blue/white/……….). There are many ___________

(food sellers/food eaters) in my school. The name of the ___________ (headmaster/ headmistress) is
___________. My class teacher is (Mr/Mrs/Miss) ____________.

My school is always ___________ (neat/dirty). It is a ___________ (big/small) school. There

are___________ teachers in my school. My school is one of the ___________ (best/poorest) schools
in my area. _______________ (Inspectors/Teachers) inspect my school every month.
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CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.
WEEK SIX
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Say what a classroom is.
2. Describe their classroom.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have being going to school.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them classwork.
MY CLASSROOM

Complete the following composition about your classroom:

My class is primary _________. The name of my class teacher is (Mr/Mrs/Miss) _________. She/he
teaches very _________. From morning till afternoon, he/she keeps us very _________. She/he does
not _________. Lazy pupils.

There are _________ pupils in my class. The chairs and tables are arranged in _________. In my
classroom, there is a wide ___________ on the wall for my teacher to write on.

In my classroom, there is a duster and many text __________. The class wall is painted _________.
My classroom is __________. There are _________ planted in front of my classroom. My
classroom is _________ neat. My classroom is very close to the _________. There are _________ fans
in my class.

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CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.
WEEK EIGHT

DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Say who a class teacher is.
2. Describe their class teacher.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: Pupils have being seeing teachers staying in
their classes for a long period of time than others.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them classwork.
MY CLASS TEACHER

Write about your teacher. Use the words in the box to fill in the gaps. You may add some more
sentences of your own.

WORD CORNER

Male female neat teaching regularly teeth dark light

Pupils’ class smiling like frowning

The name of my class teacher is _______________. My teacher is a _______________. She/he comes to

school _______________. My teacher is _______________ in complexion. He/ She likes eating
________________. My teacher comes from _______________ state. He/ She has a good set of
________________

My teacher is good in the _______________ of all the subjects in the _______________ . He/ She is always
_______________. My teacher is nice to all his/her ______________. I _______________ (like/hate) my
teacher because _________________________________________________________________________.

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CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.
WEEK NINE
DATE:
CLASS: Primary Three.
AVERAGE AGE:
SEX:
TERM:
SUBJECT: Composition
TOPIC: My Family
DURATION: 40 Minutes per Lesson
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Evans Creative Composition for Primary Schools Book 3.
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
1. Mention the names of their best friend.
2. Describe their best friend.
TEACHING AID(S): Chart and the workbook.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Pupils have other children who they are closer to compare to others.
INTRODUCTION: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking the pupils some questions base on their
previous knowledge.
PRESENTATION: The teacher presents the lesson in steps as follows;
STEP I: Teacher writes out the steps on how to answer the questions in the pupils’ work book.
STEP II: Pupils are given examples base on the questions given them in the text book.
EVALUATION: The teacher evaluates the pupils by giving them classwork.
MY BEST FRIEND

Complete the following composition about your best friend:

The name of my best friend is _______________ He/ She is_______________ years old. She/he
is a native of________________ My friend is_______________in complexion. My friend's best food is
_______________. She/he is in primary _______________. The name of his/her school
is_______________.

My friend's hobby is_______________. She/he loves reading his/her_______________. I like my friend

because he/she is _______________ and _______________. I like to visit my friend at
home_______________ in a week. My friend is a_______________ (Christian/ Muslim).

I _______________ (love/hate) my friend.

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CONCLUSION: The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the pupils’ notebooks and does the
correction with them, so as to learn from their mistakes. The pupils’ corrections are marked by the teacher.