Hello boys and girls of Grade Six!

Welcome to this series and welcome back to your classroom teaching. You are so happy to be with your friends again. Do you want to improve your skills in English Language? Then find this page each week and do the interesting lessons we provide in grammar, composition and comprehension that will help you to prepare for your examination next year. The structure of the lessons will allow you to work on your own, with a friend or classmates. Make sure you read all instructions carefully and do all exercises. You may ask your parent or teacher to mark your answers or you may check on the page the following week.

This week you will learn to identify phrases and sentences and get some important ideas about the writing process and the paragraph. So, grab a pencil, sit at your desk and begin. Enjoy your session.

GRAMMAR

WITH MY FRIEND

- Take turns to read each line of words aloud.

- Tell which line makes complete sense and which does not.

Our teacher is patient. the Headteacher’s office respectful pupils

Who is the author of this book?

an interesting lesson - Use your reference books to find out more about Phrases and Sentences.

WITH MY CLASSMATES -Read and discuss the notes

THE PHRASE AND THE SENTENCE

The Phrase

● The phrase is a group of words without a finite verb.

● The phrase does not make complete sense.

● There are different types of phrases depending on their function in

sentences.

E.g. a dictionary (Noun Phrase)

E.g. in the classroom (Prepositional Phrase) E.g. honest pupils (Adjectival Phrase)

E.g. very helpful parent (Adverbial Phrase)

The Sentence

● The sentence can be defined as an orderly arrangement of words that

makes sense and expresses a complete thought.

● The sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.

E.g. The pupils listened to their teacher.

E.g. Who is the most helpful pupil?

ON MY OWN

Read each line of words carefully. Write (P) if it is a phrase and (S) if it is a sentence.

1.The classroom is orderly. _____

2. An amusing story _____

3. We toured the library. _____

4. How many books do you read in a week? _____

5. On the desks _____

COMPOSITION

WITH MY CLASSMATES

- Read and discuss the notes.

The Writing Process

Writing is a process. This process is made up of understandable parts so each week you will be taught these parts to help you develop the skills of writing. Here are general facts that will help you with the writing process:

1. The process of writing involves the bringing together of three separate and distinct elements and relationships between and among them.

- the writer (What do you want the reader to know?)

- the reader (Who are your readers?)

- the subject matter. (What information you want to give?)

2. Writing is permanent.

3. When you write, use rules in handwriting, grammar and punctuation to make the meaning clearer.

4. When we put sentences in order and use descriptive words, the meaning is clearer.

5. It is particularly important to have a plan before you write and proofread at the end. ● A paragraph is an organised group of sentences that discusses one main idea.

● A paragraph often states the main idea in a topic sentence which usually (but not always) comes at the beginning of the paragraph.

● A paragraph has an introductory or topic sentence, two or more sentences that further explain the introduction, and a concluding sentence.

● When writing a paragraph, the first line is usually indented.

● Each sentence must follow directly after the previous sentence and not on a separate line.

ON MY OWN

- Read as many paragraphs as you can. Tell the main idea of each.

- Underline the sentences which introduce and conclude each paragraph.

- Try to understand how the body of the paragraph links to these two sentences.

COMPREHENSION

ON MY OWN Read the notes.

When we read books, magazines, journals, newspapers etc. we see information presented in a variety of ways. Information is also presented on other forms such as graphs, tables charts, posters, pictures and illustrations. It is important that you develop the skill of reading information from these forms.

ON MY OWN GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

Study carefully this week of Activities to end Education Month at Learning Corner.

Read each question carefully then draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is next to the answer you choose.

1. On what date is General Assembly? A) September 29

C) September 27

B) September 28 D) September 26

2. Which Grades will not participate in the Library Skills Day? A)1only B) 1 and 2

C) 3 and 4 D) 5 and 6

3. Who will be responsible for the Math/Science Exhibition? A) Headmistress

B) District Education Officer

C) Ancillary Staff

D) Deputy Headmistress/Grade Supervisors

4. Who will not be participating in the activity on September 29? A) District Education Officer B) Pupils C) Cleaners D) Teachers

5. Which statement is FALSE?

A) The schedule gives details for the entire school.

B) The Sports Committee will organize Sports Day.

C) The activity on October 1 is for all pupils.

D) The Librarian / Grade Supervisors will be responsible for the activity on Sept.27.

Goodbye boys and girls!

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