Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 1 Rationalized English Language Notes (Complete for Term 1, 2, and 3).

  These comprehensive notes are organized into 15 distinct themes, each systematically broken down into the four core language strands: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Language Use, and Writing.

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  Themes and Sub-strands Covered

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  Theme 1.0: Greetings

  • Listening & Speaking: Pronunciation of letters a–h and vocabulary for greetings (e.g., hello, good morning).

  • Reading: Pre-reading skills focusing on correct posture and recognizing letters a–h.

  • Language Use: Introduction to the present tense of the verb to be (am, is, are).

  • Writing: Pre-writing activities to develop correct sitting posture and eye-hand coordination.

  Theme 2.0: School

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary related to the school environment and pronunciation of letters i–p.

  • Reading: Pre-reading skills, including identifying small and capital letters (I–P), proper book handling, and posture.

  • Language Use: Using the verbs do and does and singular subjective pronouns (I, he, she, it).

  • Writing: Pre-writing exercises focusing on posture, eye-hand coordination, and correct positioning of materials.

  Theme 3.0: Family

  • Listening & Speaking: Pronunciation of letters q–z and vocabulary for family members.

  • Reading: Pre-reading activities for letters q–z and associating letters with sounds.

  • Language Use: Using the verb to have (have, has) and singular objective pronouns (me, him, her, it).

  • Writing: Handwriting practice for forming legible lowercase letters.

  Theme 4.0: Home

  • Listening & Speaking: Pronunciation and vocabulary for items found at home, focusing on sounds like /æ/, /m/, /t/, /e/.

  • Reading: Pre-reading with a focus on identifying letters Aa, Mm, Tt, and Ee.

  • Language Use: Forming plurals by adding -s and -es to regular nouns.

  • Writing: Handwriting practice for the letters Aa, Mm, Tt, and Ee.

  Theme 5.0: Time

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary related to daily routines and pronunciation of sounds /s/, /l/, /i/, /p/.

  • Reading: Pre-reading for letters S, L, I, P and blending sounds to form words.

  • Language Use: Using the Present Simple Tense to describe daily routines.

  • Writing: Handwriting for both capital and small letters Ss, Ll, Ii, and Pp.

  Theme 6.0: Weather and Our Environment

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary for weather and environment with target sounds /f/, /n/, /h/, /ɒ/, /ɔ:/.

  • Reading: Word reading and fluency practice with the target sounds.

  • Language Use: Forming the Present Continuous Tense by adding -ing to verbs.

  • Writing: Spelling 3–5 letter words using Ff, Hh, Nn, and Oo.

  Theme 7.0: Hygiene

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary related to hygiene and sounds /b/, /r/, /u/, /g/.

  • Reading: Reading decodable and non-decodable words containing the target sounds.

  • Language Use: Forming the Simple Past Tense by adding -ed or -d.

  • Writing: Spelling practice with words containing Bb, Rr, Uu, and Gg.

  Theme 8.0: Parts of the Body

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary for body parts with sounds /k/, /d/, and /w/.

  • Reading: Developing fluency through accuracy, appropriate speed, and expression.

  • Language Use: Using demonstratives (this, that, these, those).

  • Writing: Spelling words with Cc, Dd, and Ww related to the theme.

  Theme 9.0: My Friends

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary about friendship, focusing on sounds /k/, /j/, /l/, /s/.

  • Reading: Building fluency by reading texts with the target sounds.

  • Language Use: Identifying and using Common and Proper Nouns.

  • Writing: Using punctuation, including capital letters, small letters, and the full stop.

  Theme 10.0: Safety

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary for safety and pronunciation of various vowel sounds.

  • Reading: Developing fluency with a focus on speed, expression, and vowel sounds.

  • Language Use: Using simple prepositions of place (in, on, under, between, etc.).

  • Writing: Punctuation practice with capital letters and question marks.

  Theme 11.0: Community Leaders

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary for community leaders and pronunciation of sounds /ʃ/, /tʃ/, /θ/, /ð/.

  • Reading: Fluency and comprehension skills, including making predictions and answering questions.

  • Language Use: Using one- and two-syllable adjectives to describe people, places, and things.

  • Writing: Guided writing exercises focusing on making inferences and constructing sentences.

  Theme 12.0: Living Together

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary about community living with sounds /e/, /i:/, and /eə/.

  • Reading: Developing fluency and comprehension skills.

  • Language Use: Using possessives (my, our, his, her, their, its).

  • Writing: Guided writing using pictures to complete and form meaningful sentences.

  Theme 13.0: Technology

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary related to technology and sounds /ʊ/ and /eɪ/.

  • Reading: Comprehension skills such as making predictions and inferring meaning.

  • Language Use: Asking and answering Yes/No questions using can, may, and will.

  • Writing: Guided writing, including rearranging jumbled words and forming correct sentences.

  Theme 14.0: Numbers

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary for numbers and pronunciation of sounds /dʒ/, /s/, and /ŋ/.

  • Reading: Developing fluency and comprehension with number-related texts.

  • Language Use: Using adverbs of place (here, there, under, above).

  • Writing: Guided writing of sentences using number-related vocabulary.

  Theme 15.0: Conserving Resources

  • Listening & Speaking: Vocabulary on conservation and sounds /l/, /s/, /r/.

  • Reading: Fluency and comprehension of texts about conserving resources.

  • Language Use: Expressing surprise with interjections (Oh!, Wow!, Aha!).

  • Writing: Guided writing using descriptive words (adjectives).

  This document is a powerful tool for Grade 1 educators and learners. It is neatly structured by theme, ensuring a logical progression through the curriculum. Each section is rich with suggested activities, including songs, games, role-plays, and teacher tips, making learning interactive and enjoyable. The focus on foundational skills—from phonics and vocabulary to grammar, fluency, and guided writing—makes these printable notes an invaluable and comprehensive resource for building strong English language proficiency.

• File Size:

  1.41 MB
• Length:

  108 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 1
• Subject:

  ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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