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Primary 5 English Studies – Second Term Week Three: Dialogue, Requests and Informal Letters

Updated August 20, 2026English Studies, Primary 5, Second Term

TOPIC: DIALOGUE, REQUESTS AND INFORMAL LETTERS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Dialogue cards.
  2. Word flashcards.
  3. Sample informal letter.
  4. Picture cards.
  5. Pupils’ writing materials.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended English Studies textbook for Primary 5.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils can make polite requests and have learnt the basic features of letter writing.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. explain dialogue.
  2. take part in a simple dialogue.
  3. make polite requests.
  4. respond correctly to requests.
  5. identify the parts of an informal letter.
  6. write a simple informal letter.
  7. use correct punctuation in dialogue.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Dialogue

A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people.

Example:

Ada: Good morning, Tunde.

Tunde: Good morning, Ada.

Ada: Please, may I borrow your ruler?

Tunde: Yes, you may.

Polite Requests

Examples:

  • Please, may I use your pen?
  • Could you help me carry this bag?
  • Can you show me the way, please?

Responses to Requests

  • Yes, certainly.
  • Yes, you may.
  • Of course.
  • I am sorry, I cannot.

Informal Letter

An informal letter is written to friends or family members.

Parts of an Informal Letter

  1. Writer’s address.
  2. Date.
  3. Salutation.
  4. Body.
  5. Closing.
  6. Writer’s name.

Example

15, Peace Street,

Lagos.

12 January 2026.

Dear Chika,

How are you? I hope you are fine. I am writing to tell you about my new school. My teachers are kind and I have made many friends.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Your friend,

Ada

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Explains dialogue.
  2. Demonstrates a short conversation.
  3. Revises polite requests.
  4. Guides pupils to practise dialogue.
  5. Introduces informal letter writing.
  6. Explains the parts of an informal letter.
  7. Guides pupils to write a short letter.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Take part in simple dialogues.
  2. Make polite requests.
  3. Respond politely.
  4. Identify the parts of an informal letter.
  5. Write a simple informal letter.
  6. Read their letters aloud.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises dialogue, polite requests and informal letter writing.

Pupils are encouraged to speak politely and write regularly to improve their English.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is dialogue?
  2. Make one polite request.
  3. Give one polite response to a request.
  4. What is an informal letter?
  5. Who can receive an informal letter?
  6. Mention four parts of an informal letter.
  7. Write a suitable salutation for a letter to your friend.