Directorate: Curriculum GET LESSON PLAN

English First Additional

Subject Term 1
Language
Grade 6 Week 7-8
• Learners will listen to teacher read the instructions of how to fold an origami rabbit. They
will use the materials provided and carry out the instruction as it is read to them.
• Teacher will read the information text on the lifecycle of the butterfly. Learners make
Link to Teaching connects with NS. The terminology could be difficult in English. Teacher will assist.
and Assessment • Comprehension strategies will be used make inferences and deductions etc.
Plan • Learners will use the writing process to write the instructions to make a sandwich.
• Learners will complete Language exercises related to the texts read (Dictionary
work, Prepositions and Synonyms)

Introduction THEME: FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

• The focus during the next two weeks is on Instructions, information texts and writing
instructions. There is a strong connection with Natural Science.
• Ask questions to determine what learners learnt previously, and what needs more
attention. (informal assessment)
• Schools that are using the PSRIP are advised to use the routines and methodologies for
teaching the different language skills.
• Encourage learners to date their work and to work neatly.
• Dictionaries must be used throughout the teaching and learning process.
• The approach to these lessons will be determined by the context of your school i.e.
what was missed and covered during 2020.

Consolidation • Learners will use the texts to carry out instructions, read for information and write and
present written instructions.
• There must be evidence in the learners’ books of the writing process, as well as informal
assessment.
Paper based resources: Digital resources:
Work sheets https://wcedeportal.co.za/curriculum-
Dictionary supporthttps://wcedeportal.co.za/partners/#103031
DBE workbook: Grade 6 EFAL Book 1
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Skills Teaching Methodologies/ Resources / LTSM

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Listening & Speaking: Worksheets provided.

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 Instructions – How to • Teacher will read the text Learners workbooks
fold an origami rabbit. 2 or 3 times.
• Explain to the learners Paper, scissors, colouring
what an origami rabbit is. pencils
• They will watch the video
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Reading & Viewing: • Teacher will lead the Work sheets have been
discussions re the title, provided.
making predicts of what
Delicate as a the information text is
about.
butterfly(simile)
• Make connections with
TEACHER’S Natural Science.
The information text • Read the story – PSRIP
ACTIVITIES
on the work sheet methodologies may be
used. (Pre- during- first,
second read.) Teacher
will read to the class, use
voice, facial expressions,
etc.)
• New vocabulary will be
discussed. New words
must be placed on the
word wall.
• Learners complete the
comprehension exercise
at the end of the text.

Writing & Presenting: Follow the writing process.

• Discuss the specific

features of instructions.
• It is called a transactional
text.
• What does this mean.

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 • Discuss with the learners
what their favourite
sandwiches are.
• Learners will complete
the task by using the
headings (frames)
provided on the work
sheet.
• They may use pictures
from magazines or Learners’ writing books,
downloaded images. frames
• Correct spelling is always
important.

Language Structures • LSC are incorporated

& Conventions: into every skill during
every lesson.
• Teacher highlights new
words. Learners look up
meanings in the
dictionaries. Make the
connections with NS and
the Afrikaans equivalent
of the words. This is to
allow learners to make
meaning of the text.
• Teach/ revise the
preposition and
synonyms: What is it and
how it is used.
• Learners complete the
questions on the work
sheets.

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Activity 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Instructions:
This is a fun activity but you will have to concentrate. If at first you do not succeed, try
and try again. Listen carefully as your teacher reads the instructions to you. Now follow
the example in the video. Make sure that you have
collected the materials you will need.

Instructional text

How to make an origami rabbit.

Materials
Paper
Colouring pencils
Scissors

Method
1. Cut the paper into a square of 18cm by
18cm.
2. Fold the page in half to form a triangle.
3. Fold the page from right to left to form a smaller triangle.
4. Open the page in order to see the middle.
5. Fold the longer side – 1 cm inward.
6. Fold the bottom a bit upward.
7. Fold both the right and left sides so that it meets in the middle.
8. Decorate your rabbit with a face on the front.

Teacher will lead the discussion on the steps learners must follow while making the
paper rabbit.

Activity 2: READING AND VIEWING

Instructions:
Before your teacher reads the story to you,
look at the title. What do you think this texts
is about? Make a connection with one of
your other subjects. Try to describe what
happens in the pictures.

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As delicate as a butterfly
The prettiest part of a butterfly is its wings for sure... so delicate
and colourful, yet very strong. Butterflies are not born with
such beautiful wings.

The butterfly starts its life in an egg, laid on a leaf.

The larvae hatches and eats leaves and flowers. It sheds often
as it grows. Eventually it changes to a pupa and then ...a
beautiful adult butterfly.
Their lifespan is only three to four weeks eventhough their total life cycle can span
between 2 and 8 months, depending on the species.

The egg
The egg of a butterfly has a hard shell, with a slightly soft, thinner spot, where the
caterpillarsthe caterpillar can crawl out easily.

The larvae
The larvae looks like a worm: it has no wings and also no fasette-eyes. It eats all the
time. During the larvae period, many insects are seriously dangerous. It destroys seeds
of farmers, plants in fields, and even our clothes. Their chewing mechanisms allow them
to eat flowers, leaves and fruit. They even eat wood and wool.
The larvae grows vey fast. After shedding its skin four to five times, it looks for a quiet
spot. The larvaes of molluscs dig holes in the ground, but most larvae of butterflies
attach themselves to tree bark or branches with silk threads. They also roll themselves
into leaves. Now they stop eating, and no longer move about. Their adapted saliva
glands excrete a liquid that hardens in the air and forms long, thin silk threads. The
larvae of some molluscs entangle themselves in these silk threads where they become
pupa in these cocoons.

The pupa
Now the insect rests in the covering, and is protected against some of its enemies.
Inside the pupa undergoes a change, and after a short or long period the caterpillar
has changed into an adult butterfly or moth. The papia stage sometimes lasts for a few
weeks but can last for a few months.

The butterfly
After a period of rest, the adult butterfly breaks through the pupa shell, with much
effort. Very often it takes a few hours before it sees the light of day. It is still soft and
calm, and its wings are still wrinkled. However, it dries quickly; the wings stretch and
harden. The butterfly now takes on its own appearnce and now flies into its very short
life – depending on the sort of butterfly it is. It could last for a few hours,days, or weeks.
The female selects a specific plant on which to lay her eggs. This will serve as food for
the caterpillar.

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Answer the following questions based on the story.
1. What is the title of this text?
2. Do you think this is a suitable title? Give a reason for your answer.
3. Have you ever seen a butterfly? What was its colour?
4. Refer to the pictures provided.
Write down in 4 sentences, the different stages of the life cycle of the butterfly.
Make sure to spell correctly.

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Activity 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING:
A transactional text

Instructions:
I hope you enjoyed making the rabbit.
Now you are going to write the instructions how to make your favourite sandwich.
Plan your work using the headings below.
You may draw or download pictures of your ingredients and favourite sandwich.

My favourite sandwich
1. Ingredients
2. Equipment necessary
3. Method – include the steps you follow

Activity 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

4.1 DICTIONARY WORK: Find the definitions of the following words

WORD DEFINITION
delicate
larvae
hatches
pupa
adult
lifespan
span
species
slightly
chewing mechanism
shedding
molluscs
Saliva
excrete

4.2 Read through the text and fill in the missing prepositions.
The butterfly starts its life _____________ an egg, laid _____________ a leaf.
Eventually it changes ____________ a pupa.
They roll themselves _____________ leaves.
The caterpillar can crawl ______________ easily.

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4.3 Write down the synonyms of the floowing words. You may use your dictionary if
necessary.

SYNONYMS – words with the same or similar meaning

1. prettiest

2. delicate

3. adult

4. shedding

5. attach

6. entangle

7. cocoon

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MEMO
1. LISTENING AND SPEAKING
This is a fun activity but you will have to concentrate. If at first you do not succeed,
try and try again. Listen carefully as your teacher reads the instructions to
you. Now follow the example in the video. Make sure that you have
collected the materials you will need.

Instructional text
How to make an origami rabbit.

The purpose of this activity is to determine whether learners have listened

and made sense of what they listened to. They should have had some fun.

2. READING AND VIEWING

Before your teacher reads the story to you, look at the title. What do you think this
texts is about? Make a connection with one of your other subjects. Try to describe
what happens in the pictures.

Delicate as a butterfly
Answer the following questions based on the information text.

1. What is the title of this text? DELICATE AS A BUTTERFLY

2. Do you think this is a suitable title? Give a reason for your answer. Listen to answers
e.g. butterflies only live for a short time.

3. Have you ever seen a butterfly? What was its colour? Listen for answers from the
learners.

4. Refer to the pictures provided.

Write down in 4 sentences, the different stages of the life cycle of the butterfly.
Make sure to spell correctly.
1. The female (monarch) lays the eggs on a leaf.
2. The egg produces a worm(caterpillar) breaks through.
3. The caterpillar develops into a butterfly.
4. The butterfly lives for between 2 and 8 months.

3. WRITING AND PRESENTING: A transactional text

Instructions: My favourite sandwich

Purpose: to explain how to make something. Recipes are also instructions.

Guidelines:
• Comprises of a heading, ingredients/ equipment and the method
• The ingredients/equipment is a list of things you will use.
• The method explains the steps that will be followed.

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 • The steps are always listed one below the other.
• The steps to be followed are given in the form of an instruction.
• Always write the steps in the correct order.

4. LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

1. DICTIONARY WORK: Find the meanings of the following words

delicate Can break easily; not strong
larvae Stage of development in insects
hatches To come out of a shell
pupa Resting stage of an insect while developing into an adult
adult Grown to full size
lifespan The length of time a thing lives
span The length of time something continues to live
species A group of animals or plants that are the same
slightly Small; little
chewing teeth
mechanism
shedding To lose something because it falls off.
molluscs A creature with a soft body, usually having a hard outer
shell
Saliva The liquid in your mouth that helps you swallow
excrete To get rid of waste material from your body

2. Read through the text and fill in the missing prepositions.

The butterfly starts its life in an egg, laid on a leaf.
Eventually it changes to a pupa.
They roll themselves into leaves.
The caterpillar can crawl out easily.

3. Write down the synonyms of the floowing words. You may use your dictionary if
necessary.
SYNONYMS – words with the same or similar meaning
1. prettiest beautiful
2. delicate Breaks easily/soft
3. adult grownup
4. shedding Fall off
5. attach Join/fasten
6. entangle Mixed up/ caught in
7. cocoon Silky covering

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