The Good Mother Goose Comprehension English Grammar Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Class: Primary 1
Subject: English Grammar
Topic: The Good Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́
Sub-topic: Mother’s Love and Care
Duration: 45 minutes
Term: First Term
Week: Week 8
Set Induction (5 minutes):
- Start by showing a picture of a mother goose and her baby geese. Ask students what they see in the picture and what they think the story will be about.
Previous Knowledge: Students should have basic knowledge of animals and family relationships.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Understand the story of Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ and her baby geese.
- Identify the importance of motherly love and care.
- Recognize the names of the baby geese – Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde.
Embedded Core Skills: Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Storytelling
Learning Materials:
- Picture of Mother Goose and her baby geese
- Copies of the story “The Good Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́”
- Chalkboard and chalk
- Discussion questions
Content :
The Caring Mother Goose
Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of the farm, there lived a good mother goose. She was called Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́. Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ was known for her deep love and care for her four little baby geese.
Her baby geese had special names – Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde. Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ watched over her babies every day. She would quack gently to wake them up in the morning and lead them to the pond for a swim. She would teach them to paddle their little webbed feet and guide them to find the tastiest green plants to eat.
Every evening, Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ would gather her babies close to her and tell them stories about the big world beyond the farm. She would warn them about the sly fox and the cunning hawk, reminding them to always stick together and stay safe.
She cared for her baby geese in a way only a loving mother could. She would hug them close, keep them warm at night, and sing lullabies until they fell asleep.
Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde loved their mother dearly. They knew they were lucky to have a good mother like Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́. With her love and care, they grew up to be strong and confident geese, ready to face the world.
This story teaches us about the love and care a mother gives to her children, just like Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ did for Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde.
Evaluation :
- What did Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ do to wake her babies up in the morning? (a) She sang loudly (b) She quacked gently (c) She played music (d) She told jokes
- Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ had how many baby geese? (a) One (b) Two (c) Four (d) Five
- What are the names of the baby geese? Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and ____. (a) Baby (b) Bola (c) Ayinde (d) Cheetah
- Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ would guide her babies to find ____. (a) Ice cream (b) Green plants (c) Toys (d) Rainbows
- What did Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ teach her babies to do in the pond? (a) Dance (b) Paddle their feet (c) Sing (d) Fly
- Every evening, Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ would gather her babies and tell them ____. (a) Funny jokes (b) Stories (c) Scary secrets (d) Riddles
- What did Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ warn her babies about? (a) The friendly rabbit (b) The sly fox and cunning hawk (c) Ice cream (d) Rain
- How did Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ keep her babies warm at night? (a) She gave them jackets (b) She sang lullabies (c) She turned on the heater (d) She used magic
- Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde loved their mother ____. (a) Dearly (b) Dangerously (c) Disgustingly (d) Daintily
- What did the baby geese grow up to be with their mother’s love and care? (a) Frogs (b) Giraffes (c) Strong and confident geese (d) Elephants
- Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ would lead her babies to the pond for a ____. (a) Sleep (b) Swim (c) Dance (d) Picnic
- Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde would listen to their mother’s ____. (a) Cooking tips (b) Jokes (c) Stories (d) Dancing
- What were the names of the baby geese in the passage? Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and ____. (a) Apple (b) Ayinde (c) Robot (d) Unicorn
- Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ was known for her ____. (a) Bad cooking (b) Deep love and care (c) Magic tricks (d) Funny dances
- What important lessons can we learn from this story? (a) How to bake cookies (b) How to fly like a bird (c) The love and care a mother gives her children (d) How to make ice cream
Presentation:
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by showing the picture and asking what students see.
- Explain that we’ll be reading a story about Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ and her babies.
- Storytime (10 minutes):
- Read the story “The Good Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́” aloud.
- Encourage students to listen carefully to understand the story.
- Discussion (10 minutes):
- Ask questions like, “What did Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ do for her babies?” and “Why is motherly love important?”
- Identifying Names (10 minutes):
- Show pictures of Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde and ask students to match the names with the baby geese in the story.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Engage students with the story’s introduction and questions.
- Read the story with enthusiasm.
- Lead the discussion and help students identify the baby geese’s names.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the story discussion.
- Listen to the story attentively.
- Identify the names of the baby geese.
Assessment (5 minutes):
- Ask students to share what they’ve learned about motherly love and the names of the baby geese.
Evaluation Questions:
- Who is the main character in the story?
- What is the story about?
- Why is Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ a good mother?
- What are the names of the baby geese in the story?
- What does “motherly love” mean?
- How does Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ care for her babies?
- What lesson can we learn from this story?
- Can you match the names Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde with the baby geese?
- Why is it important to listen to stories?
- How can you show love to your family?
Conclusion: Today, we learned about the importance of motherly love and care through the story of Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ and her baby geese. It’s essential to show love and care to our family, just like Mother Goose Àṣàkẹ́ did for Alabi, Akande, Àlàmú, and Ayinde. Well done, students! 📚🦆❤️
