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English first additional language

Grade 4

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Module 6

Saying thanks

Activity 1

To use information from a written text to write a list [lo 5.4.2]

To write paragraphs with the support of a frame [lo 4.5.1]

SAYING THANKS

A These two prayers were written by learners aged twelve and thirteen. Read through the prayers and then make a list of the things that they are saying thank you for.

Thank you, God, that even though I’m not perfect

and have my failures, nothing and no one can change the

fact that you love me – just as I am.

Tammy Williams (age 13)

God, I thank you for making me.

Thank you for all that I can do.

Thank you that I can run, jump, and play games.

Thank you that I can listen to what you tell me.

Thank you that you love me whatever I do.

Andrew (age 12)

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B Now write your own prayer in which you say thank you for all your privileges.

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Activity 2

To read and solve puzzles [lo 3.5.3]

Reading aloud

A The sentences in this story are not written in the correct order. Read the sentences on your own and try to rearrange them by numbering them from 1 to 12 so that the story makes more sense.

Mother woke up early and made bacon and eggs for breakfast.

“Bad luck,” Daddy said. “Now you’ll have to sleep with Mother.”

Johnny and Jenny helped their mother clean the house in a jiffy.

The bed broke and they both got a fright.

Good morning! Rise and shine! Another day of work and play.

Mother tried to make the bed. Johnny decided to give her a fright and hid under the blankets.

Mother prepared supper and the children made pudding.

Daddy came home from work and they were glad to see him.

Daddy read them a story before bedtime. He put them to bed and kissed them goodnight.

Mummy made sandwiches for lunch.

They sat down to supper. Daddy should have known better than to try to take such a big bite.

After supper Mummy gave Sally and Harry a bath.

B In your groups: Check whether your sequence of events corresponds with that of other members of the group by listening carefully as each person reads to the group.

Assessment

Learning outcome 3: reading and viewing

The learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and to respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

3.5 reads for pleasure and information;

3.5.3 reads and solves puzzles.

Learning outcome 4: writing

The learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

4.5 uses developing knowledge of language structure:

4.5.1 writes paragraphs with the support of a ‘frame’ or structure.

LEARNING OUTCOME 5: THINKING AND REASONING

The learner will able to use language to think and reason, and access, process and use information for learning.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

5.4 transfers information from one mode to another (e.g. chart to text):

5.4.2 uses information from a written text to create a graph or chart, or to label a diagram.

Memorandum

Activity 1

  • It is an important study skill for learners to be able to extract certain information from a text.
  • Depending on the area where you live, the standard of English will vary. When learners have to write in their additional language they need much structure in the form of vocabulary. Discuss general vocabulary as a class and encourage the use of a dictionary.
  • Thanks: God’s love; making me; all I can do; the ability to run, jump and play games; the chance to listen to You.

Activity 2

Take small groups onto the mat and listen to them read individually. Other learners can complete colouring in the corresponding drawings at their tables or read simple English books from the library while waiting their turn.

Try to work out with the class what clues led them to the correct order.

Sentence Order: 2; 12; 4; 11; 1; 3; 6; 7; 10; 5; 8; 9

Questions & Answers

the diagram of the digestive system
Assiatu Reply
How does twins formed
William Reply
They formed in two ways first when one sperm and one egg are splited by mitosis or two sperm and two eggs join together
Oluwatobi
what is genetics
Josephine Reply
Genetics is the study of heredity
Misack
how does twins formed?
Misack
What is manual
Hassan Reply
discuss biological phenomenon and provide pieces of evidence to show that it was responsible for the formation of eukaryotic organelles
Joseph Reply
what is biology
Yousuf Reply
the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments
AI-Robot
the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environment.
Wine
discuss the biological phenomenon and provide pieces of evidence to show that it was responsible for the formation of eukaryotic organelles in an essay form
Joseph Reply
what is the blood cells
Shaker Reply
list any five characteristics of the blood cells
Shaker
lack electricity and its more savely than electronic microscope because its naturally by using of light
Abdullahi Reply
advantage of electronic microscope is easily and clearly while disadvantage is dangerous because its electronic. advantage of light microscope is savely and naturally by sun while disadvantage is not easily,means its not sharp and not clear
Abdullahi
cell theory state that every organisms composed of one or more cell,cell is the basic unit of life
Abdullahi
is like gone fail us
DENG
cells is the basic structure and functions of all living things
Ramadan
What is classification
ISCONT Reply
is organisms that are similar into groups called tara
Yamosa
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Kenna Reply
A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is ideal for situations requiring high-resolution imaging of surfaces. It is commonly used in materials science, biology, and geology to examine the topography and composition of samples at a nanoscale level. SEM is particularly useful for studying fine details,
Hilary
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Condoleezza Reply
what is cell divisoin?
Aron Reply
Diversity of living thing
ISCONT
what is cell division
Aron Reply
Cell division is the process by which a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells. It is a fundamental process in all living organisms and is essential for growth, development, and reproduction. Cell division can occur through either mitosis or meiosis.
AI-Robot
What is life?
Allison Reply
life is defined as any system capable of performing functions such as eating, metabolizing,excreting,breathing,moving,Growing,reproducing,and responding to external stimuli.
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Source:  OpenStax, English first additional language grade 4. OpenStax CNX. Sep 18, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11093/1.1
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