Phonics and Reading Practice: Q–T Words and the King’s Parrot (Primary 1 English Studies)
ENGLISH STUDIES — PRIMARY 1 SECOND TERM (WEEK 9)
Topic: Phonics (Pronunciation of Q–T Words)
Sub-topic: Reading — Answering Oral and Written Questions
Class Details
- Subject: English Studies
- Class: Primary 1
- Term: Second Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 5–6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Pronounce Q–T words correctly.
- Identify and read words beginning with Q, R, S, and T.
- Comprehend and answer simple questions from a short story.
- Recognize basic sentence patterns and respond accurately.
- Build vocabulary through reading and pronunciation practice.
Keywords and Meanings
| Keyword | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Phonics | The sound of letters in words. |
| Pronunciation | The way a word is spoken. |
| Question | A sentence that asks something. |
| Answer | A response to a question. |
| Read | To look at and understand written words. |
| Word | A group of letters that makes meaning. |
| Story | A short tale about people or animals. |
| Gift | Something given freely. |
| Cage | A structure made of bars to keep birds or animals. |
| Strange | Something unusual or not familiar. |
Set Induction (Warm-Up Story)
Teacher narrates:
“One day, my neighbour bought a talking parrot. The parrot could say ‘Good morning!’ and ‘How are you?’ But when I visited her one evening, the parrot started speaking another language! Everyone laughed. The children loved to visit just to hear the parrot talk.”
Ask the pupils:
- “Have you ever seen or heard a talking bird?”
- “What would you name your parrot if you had one?”
This short story prepares them for reading comprehension and pronunciation practice.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have already learned how to identify and pronounce letters A–P in previous lessons. They can also form simple two-letter words and recognize beginning letter sounds.
Learning Resources
- Alphabet charts (A–Z)
- Flashcards with Q–T words
- Story cards of “King Adeyemi and the Parrot”
- Pictures of parrot, king, cage, queen, teacher
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils have learned how to read and pronounce earlier letters (A–P). Now, they will extend that knowledge to Q–T words and use comprehension to answer questions from a short story.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening and Speaking
- Reading and Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Communication and Collaboration
- Vocabulary Development
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
- New Oxford Primary English Book 1
- Nigeria Primary English Curriculum (UBE)
Instructional Materials
Charts, picture cards, word strips, mini board, and story posters.
CONTENT
A. Phonics Practice — Q to T Words
Pupils learn to pronounce and identify words beginning with each letter.
| Letter | Example Words |
|---|---|
| Q | Queen, Quarrel |
| R | Rat, Racket |
| S | Snail, Sun |
| T | Table, Teacher |
Activity: Pupils repeat after the teacher and write two words each that begin with Q, R, S, and T.
B. Reading Passage
Title: The King’s Parrot
King Adeyemi had a parrot. It was a gift from an old woman in the next village. A golden cage was made for the parrot. The parrot spoke a strange language that the king didn’t understand.
C. Comprehension Questions
- Who had a parrot?
(a) King Adeyemi (b) Teacher (c) King Shola - The parrot was a _________.
(a) gift (b) money (c) problem - A _______ cage was made for the parrot.
(a) golden (b) red (c) green - The parrot spoke a _______ language.
(a) Yoruba (b) Hausa (c) strange - The parrot was a gift from an _______.
(a) old woman (b) old man (c) small boy
Teacher’s Activities
- Revise sounds from letters M–P.
- Introduce the new sounds Q–T.
- Lead pronunciation drills using flashcards.
- Read the passage aloud to pupils.
- Ask guided comprehension questions.
- Correct pupils’ pronunciation and responses.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen and repeat the pronunciation of words.
- Write two examples for each letter.
- Read the passage aloud in groups.
- Answer comprehension questions orally and in writing.
- Identify new words and their meanings.
Evaluation Questions
Section A — Multiple Choice (Choose the Correct Answer)
- The word “queen” begins with the letter _______.
(a) P (b) Q (c) R - The word “teacher” begins with _______.
(a) T (b) R (c) S - The word “rat” starts with _______.
(a) S (b) R (c) Q - The word “snail” starts with _______.
(a) S (b) Q (c) R - A parrot is a _______.
(a) car (b) bird (c) man
Section B — Short Answer Questions
- Write two words that begin with the letter “Q.”
- Write two words that begin with the letter “R.”
- Write two words that begin with the letter “S.”
- Write two words that begin with the letter “T.”
- Who gave King Adeyemi the parrot?
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What is a parrot? | A bird that can talk. |
| 2. Who had the parrot? | King Adeyemi . |
| 3. What colour was the cage? | Golden. |
| 4. Who gave the parrot to the king? | An old woman. |
| 5. What did the parrot do? | It spoke a strange language. |
| 6. What sound does “Q” make? | /kw/ as in queen. |
| 7. What sound does “R” make? | /r/ as in rat. |
| 8. What sound does “S” make? | /s/ as in sun. |
| 9. What sound does “T” make? | /t/ as in table. |
| 10. What should we do when we read? | Pronounce words clearly. |
Conclusion
The teacher revises the lesson, guides pupils to pronounce words correctly, marks classwork, and gives constructive feedback. Pupils practice reading aloud at home.
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