Stories Built on Road Safety Comprehension English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 1: Road Safety Stories

Objectives

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

1. Listen carefully to a story.
2. Respond appropriately to questions on the main points in the story in their own words.
3. Recall the story in their own words.
4. Analyze the purpose of the passage.
5. Discuss the lessons learnt and relate them to their daily experience.

Lesson Plan

Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 7 years
Topic: Road Safety
Sub-topic: Stories Built on Road Safety
Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Listen carefully to a story.
2. Respond appropriately to questions on the main points in the story in their own words.
3. Recall the story in their own words.
4. Analyze the purpose of the passage.
5. Discuss the lessons learnt and relate them to their daily experience.

Keywords: Road safety, story, recall, analyze, lesson
Set Induction: Begin by asking students if they have ever crossed the road. Ask about their experiences and any safety measures they took.
Entry Behavior: Students are familiar with roads and traffic but may not know the specifics of road safety.
Learning Resources and Materials: Storybook or a prepared story about road safety, pictures of road signs, flashcards.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss briefly how everyone uses the road and the importance of being safe on the road.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening, speaking, recalling information, critical thinking.
Learning Materials: Storybook, pictures of road signs, flashcards.
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Primary English Textbook.
Instructional Materials: Storybook, flashcards, pictures.

Content:

1. Example Story: “A Day on the Road”
   • A young boy named Tunde goes out to buy groceries. He learns the importance of looking both ways before crossing, using pedestrian crossings, and obeying traffic lights. He helps an old lady cross the road safely and learns valuable lessons about road safety.

Evaluation 

1. Tunde went out to buy ______.
   a) groceries
   b) toys
   c) clothes
   d) books
2. Before crossing the road, Tunde looked ______.
   a) up and down
   b) left and right
   c) behind
   d) straight ahead
3. Tunde used the ______ crossing.
   a) pedestrian
   b) animal
   c) train
   d) bicycle
4. Tunde obeyed the ______ light.
   a) blue
   b) yellow
   c) traffic
   d) green
5. He helped an old lady to ______ the road.
   a) jump
   b) swim
   c) cross
   d) run
6. Tunde learned to ______ before crossing the road.
   a) close his eyes
   b) look left and right
   c) wave his hands
   d) jump
7. Tunde saw a ______ light before crossing.
   a) traffic
   b) blue
   c) purple
   d) pink
8. Tunde bought ______ from the store.
   a) fruits
   b) toys
   c) groceries
   d) clothes
9. The old lady was ______ to cross the road.
   a) scared
   b) excited
   c) happy
   d) sad
10. Tunde crossed the road ______.
    a) safely
    b) carelessly
    c) slowly
    d) quickly
11. Tunde’s story teaches us about ______.
    a) playing games
    b) road safety
    c) eating healthy
    d) making friends
12. Tunde looked both ways to ______.
    a) find his friend
    b) see the traffic
    c) find a toy
    d) wave at cars
13. The purpose of the story is to teach ______.
    a) cooking
    b) road safety
    c) gardening
    d) dancing
14. Tunde used a ______ crossing to be safe.
    a) bicycle
    b) pedestrian
    c) horse
    d) car
15. Tunde helps the old lady because he wants to be ______.
    a) mean
    b) helpful
    c) funny
    d) fast

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: Who is the main character in the story?
   A: Tunde
2. Q: What did Tunde go out to buy?
   A: Groceries
3. Q: What should you do before crossing the road?
   A: Look left and right.
4. Q: What type of crossing did Tunde use?
   A: Pedestrian crossing
5. Q: What light did Tunde obey?
   A: Traffic light
6. Q: Who did Tunde help to cross the road?
   A: An old lady
7. Q: Why did Tunde help the old lady?
   A: To ensure she crossed safely
8. Q: What lesson does the story teach?
   A: Road safety
9. Q: How did Tunde feel after helping the old lady?
   A: Happy
10. Q: Why is it important to look both ways before crossing?
    A: To ensure there are no oncoming vehicles
11. Q: What should you do at a traffic light?
    A: Obey the signals
12. Q: What does a pedestrian crossing help with?
    A: Safe crossing for pedestrians
13. Q: Why is it important to use a pedestrian crossing?
    A: It is safer and vehicles are expected to stop
14. Q: How can we ensure safety while crossing the road?
    A: By looking left and right, using pedestrian crossings, and obeying traffic lights
15. Q: What should you do if you see someone struggling to cross the road?
    A: Help them cross safely

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Briefly recap the last lesson on road usage.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Introduce the story “A Day on the Road.”
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Read the story to the pupils, ask questions, and encourage them to share their thoughts.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Read the story aloud.
2. Ask questions about the story.
3. Facilitate discussion on road safety.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen attentively to the story.
2. Answer questions.
3. Participate in the discussion.

Assessment:

1. Oral questions about the story.
2. Fill-in-the-blank exercises.
3. Discussing the lessons learnt from the story.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. What did Tunde do before crossing the road?
3. Why is it important to use a pedestrian crossing?
4. How did Tunde help the old lady?
5. What lesson did Tunde learn about traffic lights?
6. Why should we look both ways before crossing the road?
7. What did Tunde buy from the store?
8. What should you do when you see a traffic light?
9. How did Tunde feel after helping the old lady?
10. What is the main purpose of the story?

Conclusion:
Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of road safety. Provide feedback on pupils’ responses and correct any misconceptions.