Story Built on Dangers of Drug Abuse Structure English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 3: Structure – Story Built on Dangers of Drug Abuse

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Lesson Plan

Subject: English Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Period: Second

Age: 7 years

Topic: Structure

Sub-topic: Story Built on Dangers of Drug Abuse

Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Provide words related to drug abuse.
2. Form sentences from the provided words.
3. Create dialogues on drug abuse.

Keywords: Drug abuse, sentences, dialogue, dangers

Set Induction: Begin with a short story about the dangers of drug abuse.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic vocabulary and sentence formation skills.

Learning Resources and Materials: Word cards, charts, markers, storybook on drug abuse.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss previous lessons on health and safety.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, sentence formation, dialogue creation.

Learning Materials: Word cards, charts, markers, storybook on drug abuse.

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Primary English Textbook.

Instructional Materials: Word cards, charts, markers, storybook on drug abuse.

Content:

1. Introduction to Drug Abuse:
   • Explain what drug abuse is and its dangers.
   • Read a short story highlighting the dangers of drug abuse.
2. Providing Words Related to Drug Abuse:
   • Discuss and list words related to drug abuse (e.g., addiction, health, danger, illegal).
3. Forming Sentences:
   • Guide pupils to form sentences using the provided words.
   • Examples:
     • “Drug abuse can lead to addiction.”
     • “Using illegal drugs is dangerous.”
4. Creating Dialogues:
   • Explain what a dialogue is.
   • Guide pupils to create short dialogues about drug abuse, using the sentences they formed.
   • Example dialogue:
     • Amina: “Did you hear about the dangers of drug abuse?”
     • Bola: “Yes, it can lead to addiction and health problems.”

Example Story: “Beware of the Danger”

• “Ali was a bright student who loved to play soccer. One day, his friends offered him some pills, saying they would make him feel strong. Ali took the pills and soon started feeling sick. He couldn’t play soccer anymore and his grades dropped. Ali realized that the pills were illegal drugs and decided to never take them again.”

Evaluation 

1. Drug abuse can lead to ______.
   a) happiness
   b) addiction
   c) strength
   d) fun
2. Using illegal drugs is ______.
   a) safe
   b) dangerous
   c) healthy
   d) smart
3. Ali loved to play ______.
   a) basketball
   b) soccer
   c) tennis
   d) chess
4. His friends offered him some ______.
   a) candy
   b) pills
   c) books
   d) toys
5. After taking the pills, Ali started feeling ______.
   a) strong
   b) happy
   c) sick
   d) energetic
6. The pills were ______ drugs.
   a) legal
   b) safe
   c) healthy
   d) illegal
7. Drug abuse affects your ______.
   a) health
   b) wealth
   c) height
   d) beauty
8. It’s important to say ______ to drugs.
   a) yes
   b) maybe
   c) no
   d) sometimes
9. Drugs can cause ______ problems.
   a) health
   b) math
   c) game
   d) movie
10. Ali decided to ______ taking drugs.
    a) continue
    b) enjoy
    c) stop
    d) share
11. Drug abuse can make you ______.
    a) healthier
    b) sicker
    c) stronger
    d) faster
12. Taking drugs can affect your ______.
    a) studies
    b) toys
    c) games
    d) movies
13. Ali’s grades ______ after taking the pills.
    a) improved
    b) stayed the same
    c) dropped
    d) disappeared
14. The word “addiction” means being unable to ______ using something harmful.
    a) start
    b) stop
    c) enjoy
    d) ignore
15. Drug abuse is a ______ choice.
    a) smart
    b) risky
    c) safe
    d) wise

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is drug abuse?
   A: Drug abuse is the harmful use of drugs.
2. Q: What can drug abuse lead to?
   A: Drug abuse can lead to addiction and health problems.
3. Q: Why is it important to avoid illegal drugs?
   A: Because they are dangerous and can harm your health.
4. Q: What did Ali’s friends offer him?
   A: They offered him some pills.
5. Q: How did Ali feel after taking the pills?
   A: He started feeling sick.
6. Q: What kind of drugs were the pills?
   A: They were illegal drugs.
7. Q: What happened to Ali’s grades after taking the pills?
   A: His grades dropped.
8. Q: Why did Ali decide to stop taking drugs?
   A: Because he realized they were harmful and illegal.
9. Q: What is the meaning of “addiction”?
   A: Addiction means being unable to stop using something harmful.
10. Q: Can drug abuse affect your health?
    A: Yes, it can cause serious health problems.
11. Q: What should you say to drugs?
    A: You should say “no” to drugs.
12. Q: Why is drug abuse a risky choice?
    A: Because it can lead to addiction and health issues.
13. Q: How does drug abuse affect your studies?
    A: It can make your grades drop and affect your ability to study.
14. Q: What is one danger of drug abuse?
    A: It can make you very sick.
15. Q: Why is it important to talk about drug abuse?
    A: To educate people about its dangers and prevent them from using drugs.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Briefly recap the last lesson on holiday plans and compositions.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Explain the importance of understanding the dangers of drug abuse.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on drug abuse and ask questions.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Read the story about the dangers of drug abuse.
2. Discuss and list words related to drug abuse with pupils.
3. Guide pupils in forming sentences using the provided words.
4. Help pupils create short dialogues on drug abuse.
5. Provide feedback and correct mistakes.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen to the story about the dangers of drug abuse.
2. Participate in discussing and listing words related to drug abuse.
3. Form sentences using the provided words.
4. Create short dialogues on drug abuse.
5. Share their sentences and dialogues with the class.

Assessment:

1. Oral questions about drug abuse and the dangers associated with it.
2. Review of pupils’ sentences and dialogues on drug abuse.
3. Feedback on sentence formation and dialogue creation.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is drug abuse?
2. What can drug abuse lead to?
3. Why should we avoid illegal drugs?
4. What did Ali’s friends offer him?
5. How did Ali feel after taking the pills?
6. What happened to Ali’s grades after taking the pills?
7. What is addiction?
8. How does drug abuse affect your health?
9. What should you say to drugs?
10. Why is it important to talk about drug abuse?

Conclusion:
Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dangers of drug abuse and how to talk about it. Provide feedback on pupils’ sentences and dialogues and correct any mistakes.

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