Phonics Animal Sounds Lesson Plan
English Language Lesson Plan – Week 1 (Phonics: Animal Sounds)
Subject: English Language
Class: Nursery 2 / Kindergarten 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Phonics (Animal Sounds)
Sub-topic: Simple Greetings and Commands
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the sounds made by common animals.
- Match animals to the correct sounds they make.
- Respond correctly to simple greetings and commands.
- Use simple words like Good morning, Good afternoon, and Good night correctly.
- Follow short classroom commands such as Put your book on the table.
Keywords and Meanings
| Keyword | Meaning (Simplified for Kids) |
|---|---|
| Phonics | The sounds that letters and words make. |
| Animal | A living creature like a lion, cat, or dog. |
| Sound | What we hear when something makes a noise. |
| Roar | The loud sound made by a lion. |
| Bark | The sound a dog makes. |
| Hiss | The sound a snake makes. |
| Trumpet | The sound made by an elephant. |
| Greeting | A polite word we say when we meet someone. |
| Command | An instruction or order we follow. |
| Morning | The early part of the day after we wake up. |
Set Induction (Attention-Grabbing Story)
Teacher tells a short story:
“Children, once upon a time in the Lagos Zoo, a boy named Tobi heard different sounds. Roar! went the lion. Hiss! went the snake. Trumpet! went the elephant. Tobi laughed because every animal spoke in its own way. Let’s learn what each animal says today!”
Teacher imitates animal sounds with expressions and gestures. Pupils repeat and laugh.
Entry Behaviour
The pupils can already recognize common animals like lion, cat, dog, and snake from pictures and stories.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards of animals (lion, snake, elephant, dog, cat)
- Picture charts
- Real-life toy animals
- Audio of animal sounds
- Blackboard and chalk
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Teacher reminds the pupils that animals live around us and each has a special sound. Pupils are asked:
“What sound does a dog make?”
“Have you heard a hen before?”
This activates their prior listening experience.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening and Speaking
- Phonemic Awareness
- Vocabulary Development
- Observation Skills
- Communication Skills
Reference Books
- Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Nursery/Kindergarten
- Oxford English Picture Dictionary for Children
- First Steps in English by Evans
Instructional Materials
Charts, flashcards, audio player, animal toys, classroom objects (chair, kettle, jug, book).
Lesson Content
A. Phonics – Animal Sounds
Animals make different sounds.
Let’s learn a few examples:
| Animal | Sound | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Lion | Roars | The lion roars loudly. |
| Dog | Barks | The dog barks at strangers. |
| Cat | Mews | The cat mews softly. |
| Snake | Hisses | The snake hisses when angry. |
| Elephant | Trumpets | The elephant trumpets with its trunk. |
| Goat | Bleats | The goat bleats when hungry. |
| Cow | Moos | The cow moos in the field. |
| Hen | Clucks | The hen clucks when laying eggs. |
| Frog | Croaks | The frog croaks at night. |
| Sheep | Baa | The sheep says baa on the farm. |
B. Structure – Simple Greetings and Commands
| Situation | Greeting / Command | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Good morning | Good morning, Teacher! |
| Afternoon | Good afternoon | Good afternoon, Mummy! |
| Night | Good night | Good night, Daddy! |
| Command | Sit down | Sit down, please. |
| Command | Stand up | Stand up straight. |
| Command | Put your book on the table | Follow your teacher’s instruction. |
| Command | Come here | Come here, Tola. |
| Command | Clap your hands | Clap your hands for yourself! |
Teacher’s Activities
- Display animal pictures and ask pupils to name them.
- Play animal sounds and let pupils guess which animal made each sound.
- Write words like roar, bark, hiss on the board.
- Teach greetings through call-and-response (e.g., “Good morning, children!” “Good morning, teacher!”).
- Give commands for pupils to act out.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify and repeat animal sounds.
- Match each animal to its correct sound.
- Greet their classmates and teacher correctly.
- Respond to commands quickly and accurately.
- Participate in group recitations of animal names and sounds.
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers)
- Q: What sound does a lion make?
A: A lion roars. - Q: What sound does a snake make?
A: A snake hisses. - Q: What do we say in the morning?
A: Good morning. - Q: What do we say at night?
A: Good night. - Q: What does a dog do?
A: It barks. - Q: What sound does an elephant make?
A: It trumpets. - Q: What do we say in the afternoon?
A: Good afternoon. - Q: What should you do when the teacher says “sit down”?
A: Sit quietly on your chair. - Q: What sound does a cat make?
A: It mews. - Q: What does the teacher mean when she says “clap your hands”?
A: You should clap your hands.
Evaluation Questions
A. Fill in the Blank (Choose the correct answer)
- A lion _______ (a) barks (b) roars (c) mews
- A snake _______ (a) hisses (b) moos (c) barks
- An elephant _______ (a) trumpets (b) clucks (c) bleats
- A cat _______ (a) roars (b) mews (c) croaks
- A dog _______ (a) barks (b) bleats (c) hisses
- How do we greet in the morning? _______ (a) Good morning (b) Good night (c) Good day
- How do we greet in the afternoon? _______ (a) Good afternoon (b) Good morning (c) Good night
- “Put your book _______ the table.” (a) on (b) in (c) with
- The cow _______ (a) moos (b) hisses (c) barks
- The teacher says, “Stand _______.” (a) up (b) in (c) off
B. Short Answer Questions
- What sound does a lion make?
- What sound does a dog make?
- What do we say in the morning?
- What do we say at night?
- What should you do when the teacher says “sit down”?
- What sound does a snake make?
- What animal trumpets?
- What command can you give your friend?
- Say one greeting word.
- What should you do when your teacher says “stand up”?
Assessment
Teacher checks answers orally and in written form. Pupils repeat and act out animal sounds again.
Conclusion
Teacher revises all animal sounds and greetings. Pupils sing:
“The lion says roar, the dog says bark,
The snake says hiss, from morning till dark!”
Teacher marks the work and gives feedback.