Reading Charts, Graphs, or Calendars to Obtain Information Comprehension English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan Presentation: Reading Charts, Graphs, or Calendars

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Topic: Reading Charts, Graphs, or Calendars to Obtain Information

Sub-topic: Understanding and Interpreting Visual Information

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall previous knowledge about basic shapes and numbers.

Key Words:

• Charts
• Graphs
• Calendars
• Information
• Treasure
• Types
• Weather
• Tides
• Duration
• Explorer

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

1. Define and identify charts, graphs, and calendars.
2. Interpret information from a pie chart, line graph, and calendar.
3. Apply information obtained from visual aids in decision-making.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Decision-making
• Numeracy

Learning Materials:

• Chart paper
• Colored markers
• Visual aids (pie chart, line graph, calendar)
• Story of Alex and the hidden treasures

Content:

1. Introduction to different visual aids.
2. Understanding the purpose of charts, graphs, and calendars.
3. Exploration of a pie chart, line graph, and calendar.
4. Practical application of information obtained.

Comprehension Passage: Reading Charts, Graphs, or Calendars

Once upon a time, in the colorful world of numbers and pictures, there lived a young explorer named Alex. One day, Alex found a mysterious map that led to hidden treasures. The map wasn’t a regular one with streets and buildings; instead, it was filled with charts, graphs, and calendars.

As Alex began the adventure, the first challenge was understanding a pie chart. It looked like a tasty pie, but it held information about the types of treasures hidden in different locations. With a keen eye, Alex deciphered the chart and found out that the majority of treasures were hidden in the Forest of Numbers.

Next, there was a line graph that showed the changing weather in the Treasure Island. Alex noticed how the line went up and down, indicating sunny days and rainy nights. It helped our young explorer plan the journey wisely.

Moving on, a calendar revealed when the sea tide was high or low. Alex didn’t want to get wet, so this information was crucial. By reading the calendar, Alex decided the best time to cross the River of Waves without any trouble.

Questions:

1. What did Alex find one day that led to hidden treasures? a. Map with streets
   b. Colorful world
   c. Mysterious map
   d. Regular map
2. What kind of information did the pie chart contain? a. Types of animals
   b. Types of treasures
   c. Types of colors
   d. Types of food
3. Where did Alex find the majority of treasures according to the pie chart? a. Treasure Island
   b. Forest of Numbers
   c. River of Waves
   d. Sea Tide
4. What did the line graph indicate about Treasure Island? a. Changing weather
   b. Changing colors
   c. Changing shapes
   d. Changing animals
5. How did Alex use the information from the line graph? a. To bake a pie
   b. To plan the journey
   c. To find hidden animals
   d. To color the map
6. What did the calendar reveal? a. Days of the week
   b. Changing seasons
   c. High and low tide
   d. Time of the day
7. Why was the calendar information crucial for Alex? a. To find animals
   b. To avoid getting wet
   c. To build a boat
   d. To count days
8. Which river did Alex need to cross? a. River of Dreams
   b. River of Waves
   c. River of Colors
   d. River of Time
9. When did Alex decide to cross the River of Waves? a. When it was sunny
   b. When it was rainy
   c. When the sea tide was high
   d. When the sea tide was low
10. What did the young explorer use to obtain information about hidden treasures? a. Regular map
    b. Pie chart, line graph, and calendar
    c. Mysterious animals
    d. Colorful numbers

Presentation:

Step 1:

• Introduce the lesson by discussing different ways information is presented, such as pictures and numbers.
• Explain the importance of understanding charts, graphs, and calendars in everyday life.

Step 2:

• Show visual aids (pie chart, line graph, calendar) and discuss each briefly.
• Relate visuals to real-life scenarios, like the story of Alex and hidden treasures.

Step 3:

• Engage students in a hands-on activity. Provide a simple chart or graph for them to interpret.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Facilitate discussion on each visual aid.
• Guide students through practical activities.
• Encourage questions and participation.

Learners Activities:

• Observe and ask questions.
• Interpret information from visual aids.
• Participate in hands-on activities.

Assessment:

• Continuous observation during activities.
• Questions and answers during the discussion.
• Participation in the practical activity.

Evaluation:

1. What is the main topic of today’s lesson?
2. Name three types of visual aids discussed.
3. Explain the purpose of a pie chart.
4. What did Alex find using a line graph?
5. Why is reading a calendar important?
6. Define the term “chart.”
7. What core skills are we practicing today?
8. How does a line graph represent information?
9. Give an example of a situation where a calendar is useful.
10. What story was used to illustrate the importance of visual aids?

Conclusion on the Topic: In conclusion, understanding how to read charts, graphs, and calendars is like having a special key to unlock hidden information. These skills help us make better decisions in various aspects of life. Remember, just like Alex, we can use these tools to discover treasures of knowledge!