Passage on “Honesty is The Best Policy” Comprehension English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Comprehension
Sub-topic: Passage on “Honesty is The Best Policy”
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Read and understand the passage.
2. Identify and discuss difficult words from the passage.
3. Explain the moral of the story.
4. Answer questions related to the passage.

Keywords

• Honesty
• Policy
• Tortoise
• Elephant
• Folk Story
• Moral
• Integrity
• Deceit

Set Induction

Begin with a discussion on the importance of honesty and ask pupils if they know any stories that teach this value. Introduce the passage as a folk story that highlights why honesty is important.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should have a basic understanding of honesty and its importance in daily life.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Passage on “Honesty is The Best Policy”
• Whiteboard and markers
• Notebooks for answers
• Dictionaries for unfamiliar words

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss other folk stories or personal experiences where honesty played a key role. Relate these stories to the passage.

Embedded Core Skills

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Moral reasoning
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Passage text
• List of difficult words

Reference Books

• English Language Textbooks
• Folk Story Collections

Instructional Materials

• Copies of the passage for each pupil
• Whiteboard for writing key points

Content

Passage:

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, lived a clever tortoise and a mighty elephant. The tortoise was known for his wisdom, while the elephant was respected for his strength. One day, a new animal, a cunning fox, arrived in the forest. The fox made a plan to trick the other animals into believing that he had magical powers. He told the tortoise and the elephant that he could make them the strongest and wisest animals if they followed his instructions.

The tortoise, who valued honesty, was skeptical of the fox’s claims. However, the elephant, who was eager to become more powerful, believed the fox and followed his instructions without question. The fox tricked the elephant into performing impossible tasks that only made the elephant tired and weak. Meanwhile, the tortoise, who had refused to follow the fox’s deceitful plans, continued to live honestly and wisely.

In the end, the fox’s trickery was exposed, and the other animals learned a valuable lesson: Honesty is indeed the best policy. The elephant regretted not listening to the tortoise and vowed to always value honesty in the future.

Activity Steps

1. Introduction: Read the passage aloud and explain the main characters and plot.
2. Discussion: Identify and define difficult words from the passage. Discuss the moral of the story.
3. Reading and Understanding: Have pupils read the passage independently and answer related questions.
4. Review: Go over the answers and discuss how the story illustrates the moral.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read the passage and explain it.
• Facilitate the discussion of difficult words and the story’s moral.
• Guide pupils in answering questions based on the passage.

Learners’ Activities

• Read the passage independently.
• Identify and define difficult words.
• Answer questions related to the passage.
• Discuss the moral of the story.

Assessment

• Check pupils’ understanding of the passage through their answers.
• Evaluate their ability to identify difficult words and explain the story’s moral.

10 Questions Related to the Passage

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. What did the fox claim to be able to do?
3. How did the elephant react to the fox’s claims?
4. Why did the tortoise refuse to follow the fox’s instructions?
5. What tasks did the fox trick the elephant into doing?
6. What was the outcome of the fox’s trickery?
7. What lesson did the animals learn from the fox’s deceit?
8. How did the tortoise’s honesty affect his life?
9. What did the elephant regret after the fox’s trickery was exposed?
10. How does the story illustrate the moral “Honesty is the best policy”?

Conclusion

Summarize the passage and the moral of the story. Emphasize the importance of honesty and encourage pupils to apply this value in their own lives.