Structure Reading Simple Passage Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 3

Class 3 Scheme Of Work Second Term English

Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies

Scheme Of Work

Second Term

Class 3 /Primary 3/Basic 3

English Grammar

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Week 3

Topic : Reading Simple Passage

Previous Lesson 

Sounds /f/ and /v/ Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 3

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

• Read simple passage and identify national values discussed in them
• Write the passage clearly and legibly in their exercise book
• Study and understand the spacing between letters in words and words in a sentence

Learning Activities 

• Pupils, as a class read a given passage
• Pupils, in small groups underline each sentence used in the passage
• Pupils, as individuals, copy the given passage correctly into their exercise books paying attention to spacing between letters and words as they write

Embedded Core Skills

• Collaboration and Communication
• Critical thinking and problem solving

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Learning Resources

• Charts
• Pictures
• Course Workbook
• Pictures relevant with values to be taught

Content

Reading Passage On Values Like Respect For Elders

Respect for elders is an essential part of our society. Elders are people who are older than us and have more experience and wisdom. We should always show respect to our elders because they have lived longer and have gained more knowledge and experience than us.

We can show respect to our elders in many ways. One way is to greet them warmly and politely when we see them. We should also listen carefully to what they have to say and try to learn from their experiences. When we talk to them, we should use polite language and avoid interrupting them.

Another way to show respect to our elders is to offer them help when they need it. We can help them with their daily chores or run errands for them. We can also spend time with them and keep them company, which they will appreciate a lot.

In conclusion, it is important to show respect to our elders because they are the backbone of our society. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience that we can learn from, and they deserve our love and respect. We should always try to show them our appreciation and gratitude in every way possible.

Evaluation

1. Who is an elder? a) Someone who is younger than us b) Someone who is older than us c) Someone who is the same age as us
2. Why is it important to respect elders in our society? a) Because they have more experience and wisdom b) Because they are rich c) Because they are famous
3. How can we greet our elders? a) We should greet them rudely b) We should ignore them c) We should greet them warmly and politely
4. How should we listen to our elders? a) We should interrupt them b) We should listen carefully to what they have to say c) We should ignore them
5. What type of language should we use when talking to our elders? a) Polite language b) Rude language c) Slang language
6. How can we offer help to our elders? a) We should not offer any help b) We can help them with their daily chores or run errands for them c) We should tease them
7. Why is it important to spend time with our elders? a) Because they are annoying b) Because they need someone to talk to c) Because they want to teach us something
8. How can we keep our elders company? a) By playing loud music b) By watching TV with them c) By spending time with them and talking to them
9. What is the importance of showing appreciation and gratitude to our elders? a) It helps us get money b) It makes them happy c) It makes us popular
10. What can we learn from our elders? a) Nothing b) A wealth of knowledge and experience c) Only how to be lazy

Lesson Presentation

The lesson is presented step by step

Step 1

Revise the last topic which was Sounds /f/ and /v/ Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 3

Step 2

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. The teacher will introduce the topic by asking students what they know about respect.
2. The teacher will then explain what respect for elders means and why it is important in our society.
3. The teacher will show pictures of elders and children showing respect and ask students to identify what they see in the pictures.

Main Activity (30 minutes):

1. The teacher will divide the class into small groups.
2. The teacher will distribute handouts with respect scenarios for group discussion.
3. Each group will read the scenario and discuss how they would show respect to the elder in that situation.
4. After group discussions, each group will share their ideas with the class.
5. The teacher will write down the ideas on chart paper and hang it on the wall for future reference.

Evaluation 

1. ________ are people who are older than us and have more experience and wisdom.
2. We should always show ________ to our elders.
3. Elders have lived longer and have gained more knowledge and ________ than us.
4. One way to show respect to our elders is to greet them warmly and ________.
5. When we talk to our elders, we should use ________ language and avoid interrupting them.
6. Another way to show respect to our elders is to offer them ________ when they need it.
7. We can help our elders with their daily chores or run ________ for them.
8. Spending time with our elders can make them feel ________ and appreciated.
9. It is important to show our elders ________ and gratitude.
10. Elders have a ________ of knowledge and experience that we can learn from.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

1. The teacher will ask students to summarize what they learned about respecting elders.
2. The teacher will emphasize the importance of respecting elders and how it makes them feel valued and appreciated.
3. The teacher will encourage students to practice showing respect to their elders at home and in the community.

Assessment: The teacher will assess student understanding of the lesson through observation during group discussions and by reviewing the handouts for correct answers.

Extension: Students can create posters or write letters to their elders, expressing their appreciation and respect. They can also interview elders in their community to learn more about their life experiences and share their findings with the class.