English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will explore new words that describe things around us. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts clearly. We will look at pictures of different objects and discuss their names. For example, if we see a picture of a cat, we will say, 'This is a cat.' Let's think of other words that describe animals, colors, and shapes.

Let's practice building sentences together. I will write a simple sentence on the board: 'The dog runs.' We will identify the subject (dog) and the action (runs). Now, let's add a word to make it more interesting: 'The big dog runs fast.' Notice how we added 'big' to describe the dog. Can anyone suggest another word to add to our sentence?

Now, I will give each of you a picture card. Look at your card and think of a sentence that describes it. Remember to use correct punctuation. For example, if you have a picture of a tree, you might say, 'The tall tree is green.' After you think of your sentence, share it with a partner and listen to their sentence too. We will then share some sentences with the whole class.

For your independent practice, take out your writing books. Choose three pictures from the ones we discussed today. Write a sentence for each picture, making sure to use capital letters at the beginning and a full stop at the end. After you finish, draw a small picture next to each sentence that matches what you wrote. This will help you remember the words and their meanings.

• Fast
• Blue
• Fluffy

Answer: Fluffy

Fluffy describes the texture of the cat's fur.

• the dog barks.
• The dog barks
• The Dog barks.

Answer: The Dog barks.

The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: The tall tree is green.

This sentence describes the tree and uses correct punctuation.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

• Run
• Happy
• Dog

Answer: Happy

Happy describes a feeling, making it an adjective.

Answer: The cat

The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

• Running fast.
• The boy runs fast.
• Boy runs.

Answer: The boy runs fast.

This sentence has a subject and a verb, making it complete.

Answer: Red

Red is a color word that describes the appearance of an object.