Reading Comprehension English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Topic: Mr. Sholaja, the Honest Taxi Driver Reading Comprehension

Duration: 40 minutes

Set Induction:

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they’ve ever left something behind in a public place like a bus or taxi. Encourage them to share their experiences.

Previous Knowledge:

• Students should have basic reading comprehension skills.

Entry Behavior:

• Students should enter the class with curiosity and be ready to engage in a reading activity.

Behavioral Objectives:

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
  1. Read a passage and understand the content.
  2. Answer questions related to the passage.
  3. Discuss the moral of the story.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Moral Values

Learning Materials:

• Printed copies of the passage about Mr. Sholaja, the honest taxi driver.
• A list of comprehension questions.

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive reading.
• Group discussions.
• Question-answer sessions.

Content:

Title: Mr. Sholaja, the Honest Taxi Driver

Mr. Sholaja is a taxi driver who drives passengers along the Anthony – Oshodi route. One sunny afternoon, a passenger left behind a small bag in his taxi. When Mr. Sholaja opened the bag, he was surprised to find ₦50,000 in it. He immediately knew it belonged to the passenger who had forgotten it.

Mr. Sholaja thought about what to do next. He could have kept the money for himself, but he knew it was not the right thing to do. Instead, he decided to return the money to the passenger who had left it behind.

He quickly called his taxi company, and they helped him track down the passenger. The passenger, a young woman named Amina, was so relieved to hear that her money had been found. She had been very worried about losing it.

Mr. Sholaja met Amina and handed her the bag with the ₦50,000. She was incredibly grateful and thanked him profusely. She also gave him a small reward as a token of her appreciation.

Mr. Sholaja’s honesty and kindness made a positive impact on Amina’s day, and she promised to always use his taxi in the future. He showed that being honest and doing the right thing is always the best choice.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is Mr. Sholaja’s profession? a) Doctor b) Teacher c) Taxi driver d) Chef
2. Where does Mr. Sholaja drive passengers? a) Lagos – Abuja route b) Anthony – Oshodi route c) The airport d) The beach
3. What did Mr. Sholaja find in the bag left by a passenger? a) A sandwich b) ₦50,000 c) A book d) A phone
4. What did Mr. Sholaja decide to do with the money he found? a) Keep it for himself b) Return it to the passenger c) Spend it on a new car d) Give it to a charity
5. How did Mr. Sholaja locate the owner of the money? a) He called the police b) He called his taxi company c) He kept the money d) He ignored the money
6. What is the name of the passenger who lost the money? a) Ahmed b) Amina c) Ali d) Ade
7. How did Amina feel when she found out her money had been found? a) Angry b) Happy c) Sad d) Confused
8. What did Amina give to Mr. Sholaja as a token of her appreciation? a) A hug b) A new car c) A small reward d) A scolding
9. What lesson can we learn from Mr. Sholaja’s actions? a) It’s okay to keep what you find b) Honesty is the best policy c) Never use a taxi d) Money is not important
10. How did Mr. Sholaja’s actions affect Amina’s choice in taxis? a) She decided not to use taxis anymore b) She promised to always use Mr. Sholaja’s taxi c) She gave up on finding her money d) She was angry with Mr. Sholaja

Presentation:

1. Introduce the topic by telling students that they will be reading a story about Mr. Sholaja, a taxi driver.
2. Distribute printed copies of the passage to the students.

Step 1:

• Ask students to read the passage silently.
• Encourage them to underline words or sentences they find challenging.

Step 2:

• Facilitate a group discussion where students share what they understood from the passage.
• Clarify any doubts and discuss challenging words.

Step 3:

• Provide a list of comprehension questions related to the passage.
• Students should answer these questions individually or in pairs.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the reading activity.
• Facilitate the group discussion.
• Help with challenging words.
• Evaluate students’ answers to comprehension questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Read the passage.
• Discuss the content in groups.
• Answer comprehension questions.
• Engage in discussions.

Evaluation:

• Assess students based on their comprehension of the passage, participation in discussions, and their ability to answer comprehension questions.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by discussing the moral of the story about Mr. Sholaja, emphasizing the value of honesty and doing the right thing.
• Encourage students to apply this moral in their own live