Reading A Play on Drug Abuse Comprehension English Grammar Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Reading A Play on Drug Abuse

Sub-topic: Understanding the Dangers of Drug Abuse

Duration: 45 minutes

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Previous Knowledge: Students should have a basic understanding of reading comprehension.

Learning Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the concept of drug abuse.
2. To help students identify the dangers associated with drug abuse.
3. To improve students’ reading comprehension skills.
4. To promote critical thinking and discussion on a real-world issue.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Reading comprehension
2. Critical thinking
3. Oral communication
4. Moral reasoning

Learning Materials:

1. Comprehension passage: “Reading A Play on Drug Abuse”
2. Whiteboard and markers
3. Chalkboard or chart paper
4. Visual aids (pictures related to the topic)
5. Storytelling props (if available)

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Content :

Title: “The Dangerous Game”

One sunny day in Surulere, at Bode Thomas Park, six friends named Tunde, Tayo, Tunnishe, Tunmininu, Tope, and Tishe decided to play a special game. They wanted to learn about the dangers of drug abuse.

Tunde said, “Let’s start the game! We will pretend to be people who have problems with drugs.”

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Tayo nodded, “That’s a great idea, Tunde! We can learn from their mistakes.”

Tunnishe, Tunmininu, Tope, and Tishe agreed, and they began their game. Each friend took turns pretending to be someone who got into trouble because of drugs.

They acted out situations where they lost their friends, family, and their health because of drug abuse. They also showed how hard it was to stop using drugs once they started.

After the game, they all sat down and talked about what they had learned. They realized that drugs could be very dangerous and could ruin lives.

The moral lesson of their game was clear: “The dangers of drug abuse are real, and we should stay away from them.”

So, the friends left the park that day, knowing that they had learned an important lesson about the dangers of drugs. They decided to share what they learned with others to keep their community safe.

And that’s how Tunde, Tayo, Tunnishe, Tunmininu, Tope, and Tishe learned the importance of staying away from drugs.

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Evaluation

1. The six friends decided to play a special game to learn about the ____________ of drug abuse. a) fun b) dangers c) colors d) animals
2. Where did the friends play their game? a) In a zoo b) In a park c) At school d) In a museum
3. Who suggested starting the game in the story? a) Tunde b) Tayo c) Tunnishe d) Tunmininu
4. During the game, the friends acted out situations where they lost their ____________. a) toys b) family c) money d) books
5. What was the moral lesson of their game? a) The joys of drug abuse b) The dangers of drug abuse c) The beauty of drug abuse d) The games of drug abuse
6. Why did the friends decide to share what they learned with others? a) To keep their community safe b) To make more friends c) To play more games d) To hide the information
7. What lesson did Tunde, Tayo, Tunnishe, Tunmininu, Tope, and Tishe learn about drug abuse? a) It’s a harmless game b) It’s a fun adventure c) It’s very dangerous d) It’s a secret treasure
8. In which location did the story take place? a) Bode Thomas Park b) A shopping mall c) A movie theater d) A library
9. The friends acted out situations where they lost their ____________ because of drug abuse. a) health b) happiness c) games d) toys
10. Who was the first friend to suggest that they should start the game? a) Tunde b) Tayo c) Tunnishe d) Tunmininu
11. The moral lesson of the game was about the ____________ of drug abuse. a) joy b) safety c) dangers d) laughter
12. What did the friends learn from their game? a) Drugs are fun b) Drugs are safe c) Drugs are dangerous d) Drugs are colorful
13. The friends left the park knowing the ____________ of staying away from drugs. a) importance b) fun c) games d) jokes
14. What was the main topic of the comprehension passage? a) A game of hide and seek b) A trip to the beach c) The dangers of drug abuse d) A birthday party
15. The six friends decided to share what they learned about drug abuse to ____________. a) keep their community safe b) make money c) have more fun d) buy more toys

Presentation:

1. Begin by introducing the topic and its importance. Explain that today, they will be reading a play about drug abuse.
2. Share the comprehension passage “Reading A Play on Drug Abuse.”
3. Read the passage aloud to the students, encouraging them to follow along silently.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Guide students in understanding the meaning of key terms in the passage.
2. Encourage students to ask questions about the story and discuss unfamiliar words.
3. Facilitate a discussion about the dangers of drug abuse as depicted in the play.
4. Relate the story to real-life situations to ensure comprehension.
5. Use visual aids and storytelling props to make the story engaging.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen attentively to the teacher’s reading of the passage.
2. Ask questions about words or concepts they don’t understand.
3. Discuss the story and share their thoughts on drug abuse.
4. Participate in classroom activities related to the passage, such as reenacting scenes.

Assessment:

1. Monitor students’ participation in the discussion.
2. Evaluate their ability to identify the dangers of drug abuse from the passage.
3. Assess their comprehension by asking questions related to the story.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the topic of today’s lesson?
2. What is the passage “Reading A Play on Drug Abuse” about?
3. Can you name some of the characters in the passage?
4. Why did the friends play the game in the story?
5. What is the moral lesson of the story?
6. Why is drug abuse dangerous?
7. How can we stay away from drug abuse?
8. What did you learn from the story?
9. Share one thing you liked about the story.
10. Can you think of a real-life situation where drug abuse could be a problem?

Conclusion:

1. Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
2. Reinforce the importance of staying away from drug abuse.
3. Encourage students to share what they’ve learned with their friends and family.
4. Preview the next lesson to pique their interest and curiosity.