Protecting Our Environment Comprehension English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Basic 5 English Language First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Teach Basic 5 pupils about environmental conservation through an engaging and informative reading comprehension passage.

Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 5
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes per session

Topic: Reading Comprehension

Sub-topic: A Passage on Environmental Conservation

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Read and understand a passage about environmental conservation.
2. Identify ways to protect and conserve the environment mentioned in the passage.
3. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

Keywords: Conservation, environment, pollution, recycling, sustainability

Set Induction:

Start by discussing with pupils what they know about the environment and why it is important to take care of it. Ask if they have noticed any environmental problems in their community.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge about the environment and some understanding of environmental issues.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of pollution, recycling bins, and conservation efforts
• Printed passage on environmental conservation

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss previous lessons on topics related to health and well-being to connect with the idea of a healthy environment.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Reading
• Speaking
• Writing

Instructional Materials:

• Charts showing images related to environmental conservation
• Printed passage on environmental conservation

Content

Reading Comprehension:

Passage Title: Caring for Our Environment

Passage:

“Environmental conservation is essential for protecting our planet and ensuring a healthy future for all living things. Every day, human activities impact the environment, sometimes in harmful ways. Pollution from factories and vehicles can dirty the air, water, and soil, leading to health problems and harming wildlife.

To help conserve our environment, we can take simple steps in our daily lives. Recycling is one important action. By separating paper, plastic, and glass from our trash, we can reduce waste and reuse materials. Reducing the amount of plastic we use, such as by carrying reusable bags and bottles, also helps decrease pollution.

Planting trees is another effective way to protect the environment. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, which helps keep our air clean. They also provide homes for many animals and help prevent soil erosion.

Saving energy is crucial too. Turning off lights and electronic devices when they are not in use reduces energy consumption and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, using energy-efficient appliances can make a big difference.

Each person can contribute to environmental conservation by being mindful of their actions and making eco-friendly choices. Together, these efforts help preserve natural resources, protect wildlife, and maintain the beauty of our planet for future generations.”

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was on “A Story About Nigerian Heroes.” The teacher asks the pupils to recall some of the heroes discussed and their contributions.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Today, we will learn about environmental conservation. We will read a passage that explains how we can protect our environment.”

Step 3: The teacher reads the passage aloud while the pupils follow along in their printed copies. After reading, the teacher encourages the pupils to discuss the ways they can help conserve the environment.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Revises the previous topic on Nigerian heroes.
• Introduces the new topic and explains the importance of environmental conservation.
• Reads the passage to the pupils.
• Facilitates a discussion on the actions mentioned in the passage and how pupils can apply them.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the revision of the previous topic.
• Follow along as the teacher reads the passage.
• Participate in the discussion about environmental conservation and suggest their own ideas for helping the environment.

Assessment:

The teacher asks the pupils to answer the following questions to assess their understanding of the passage:

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is environmental conservation?
2. Name one way pollution can affect the environment.
3. How does recycling help the environment?
4. Why is it important to reduce plastic use?
5. How do trees help the environment?
6. What should you do with lights and electronic devices when they are not in use?
7. How can using energy-efficient appliances make a difference?
8. Why is planting trees beneficial for wildlife?
9. What are some actions you can take to conserve the environment?
10. How does conserving energy help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What does environmental conservation mean?
   It means taking actions to protect and preserve our environment.
2. How can pollution affect us and wildlife?
   Pollution can cause health problems and harm animals by contaminating air, water, and soil.
3. What are some ways we can recycle at home?
   By separating paper, plastic, and glass, and reusing items instead of throwing them away.
4. Why is it important to use less plastic?
   Reducing plastic use helps prevent pollution and protects wildlife.
5. What benefits do trees provide to our environment?
   Trees clean the air, provide oxygen, support wildlife, and prevent soil erosion.
6. How can you save energy at home?
   Turn off lights and devices when not in use, and use energy-efficient appliances.
7. What are energy-efficient appliances?
   Appliances designed to use less energy, which helps reduce energy consumption.
8. Why should we plant more trees?
   Trees help improve air quality and provide habitats for animals.
9. What can we do to reduce our carbon footprint?
   Use less energy, recycle, and choose eco-friendly products.
10. How can everyone contribute to protecting the environment?
    By making small, daily changes to reduce waste, save energy, and recycle.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher highlights the importance of each pupil’s role in conserving the environment and encourages them to practice these actions in their daily lives.