Reading and Answering oral and Written Questions on a simple text correctly Comprehension English Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 2

Subject: English Studies

Topic: Reading and Answering Questions on a Comprehension Passage

Duration: 45 minutes

Instructional Materials:

• Comprehension passage (e.g., “Mia’s Magical Map Adventure”)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Copies of the passage for each student
• Oral and written questions related to the passage

Entry Behaviour: Start by asking students if they have ever read a story and had to answer questions about it. Discuss the importance of understanding what they read.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Read a comprehension passage with understanding.
2. Answer oral questions about the passage.
3. Answer written questions about the passage.

Previous Lesson: Review what students have learned about comprehension passages and how to find answers within the text.

Content:

Title: “Mia’s Magical Map Adventure”

Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved exploring. She had a special map.

This map was no ordinary map. It was a magic map that could take her to different places.

One sunny morning, Mia decided to use her map. She said the magic word, “M-P!” and poof! She was in a new place.

Mia found herself in a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers. She saw a little mop leaning against a tree. It looked like it needed some help. Mia picked up the mop and cleaned the garden.

As she continued her adventure, Mia met a friendly pig in the garden. The pig was very playful and liked to roll in the mud. Mia laughed and played with the pig.

Afterward, Mia used her map again. “M-P!” she said, and she was off to her next adventure. This time, she found herself in a school.

Mia saw children sitting at their desks, writing with pencils. She joined them and borrowed a pencil to complete her own work. She felt like a part of the class.

At lunchtime, Mia sat with new friends in the school cafeteria. They talked about their favorite things. Mia learned that one friend loved pizza, and another loved spaghetti.

When the school day ended, Mia used her map one last time to go back home. She was happy to have had such a wonderful day of adventures.

Mia knew her magic map was special. It helped her discover new places and make new friends.

And so, Mia kept her map safe, ready for more exciting adventures to come.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What kind of map did Mia have?
2. How did Mia travel to different places with her map?
3. Where did Mia clean with the mop she found?
4. Who did Mia meet in the garden?
5. What did Mia borrow from the school to complete her work?
6. Who did Mia sit with at lunchtime?
7. How did Mia feel at the end of her adventures

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Mia had a special __________ called a magic map. a) book b) pen c) map d) ball
2. Mia used the magic word “__________” to activate her map. a) Magic b) M-P c) Mystery d) Magnificent
3. In the garden, Mia found a __________ leaning against a tree. a) broom b) mop c) bucket d) hat
4. Mia met a playful __________ in the garden. a) cat b) pig c) dog d) rabbit
5. At school, Mia borrowed a __________ to complete her work. a) book b) pencil c) toy d) hat
6. Mia learned that one of her new friends loved __________. a) pizza b) ice cream c) cookies d) apples
7. Mia felt like a part of the __________ in the school. a) zoo b) classroom c) garden d) beach
8. Mia used her magic map __________ times during her adventures. a) three b) five c) two d) ten
9. Mia’s magic map helped her __________ new places. a) forget b) discover c) clean d) sleep
10. Mia kept her magic map __________ for more adventures. a) hidden b) small c) safe d) broken
11. What kind of map did Mia have?
12. How did Mia travel to different places with her map?
13. Where did Mia use the mop she found?
14. Who did Mia meet in the garden?
15. What did Mia borrow from the school to complete her work?

Theory Questions:

16. Why did Mia call her map a “magic map”?
17. How did Mia feel about her adventures with the magic map?
18. Can you name one thing Mia learned about her new friends at school?
19. What were Mia’s adventures like in the garden and at school?
20. What do you think Mia might do with her magic map in the future?

Step by Step Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Introduce the comprehension passage “Mia’s Magical Map Adventure” to the class.
• Explain that they will read the passage and answer questions about it.

Step 2: Reading (10 minutes)

• Distribute copies of the passage to each student.
• Ask a few students to take turns reading the passage aloud.
• Encourage the class to follow along silently.

Step 3: Oral Questions (15 minutes)

• Display oral questions related to the passage on the whiteboard.
• Discuss each question and encourage students to provide answers orally.
• Ask follow-up questions to ensure comprehension.

Step 4: Written Questions (10 minutes)

• Distribute a worksheet with written questions about the passage.
• Give students time to read the questions and write down their answers.
• Collect the completed worksheets when they finish.

Step 5: Review and Discussion (5 minutes)

• Review the correct answers to the written questions as a class.
• Discuss any challenging parts of the passage or questions.
• Encourage students to ask questions if they need clarification.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

• Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of reading carefully and understanding what they read.
• Encourage students to practice reading comprehension regularly to improve their skills.

Homework: Assign a similar comprehension passage for homework, along with written questions for students to answer independently.