Understanding Family and Language Skills Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
English Language JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes
Subject: English Language
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Reading and Comprehension
Sub-topic:
- The Family (Using any recommended text for JSS 1)
- Vocabulary Development
a. Listening Skills
b. Speaking Skills
c. Reading Skills
d. Writing Skills
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a passage about “The Family”.
- Define key vocabulary words related to the family.
- Understand the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
- Use vocabulary words in sentences.
Keywords:
- Father
- Mother
- Brother
- Sister
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Set Induction:
The teacher will ask the students about their families, prompting them to discuss their parents’ occupations and family members to introduce the lesson.
Entry Behaviour:
Students are familiar with basic family structures and may know basic terms such as father, mother, brother, and sister.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Text passage on “The Family”.
- Flashcards with family-related vocabulary words.
- Audio clips for listening practice.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students interact with their families daily, so they can easily relate to the terms and concepts used in this lesson.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Communication
- Vocabulary development
- Reading comprehension
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Recommended texts for JSS 1 English Language
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Audio clips
- Whiteboard and markers
- Vocabulary charts
Content:
1. The Family
Titi tells us about herself and her friend, Anochie. They both live in Ughelli and attend the same Grammar School at Erhiero. They are in form 1.
- Titi’s father is a mechanic and her mother works at home.
- Anochie’s father is a teacher, and his mother is a nurse.
Vocabulary
- Father: A male parent of a child.
- Mother: A female parent of a child.
- Daughter: A person’s female child.
- Son: A person’s male child.
- Brother: A boy or man who shares the same parents as another person.
- Sister: A girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person.
2. Vocabulary Development: Introduction to Language Skills
a. Listening Skills:
- The ability to actively hear and process what is being said.
b. Speaking Skills:
- The ability to use words and sentences to communicate with others.
c. Reading Skills:
- The ability to understand written words and sentences.
d. Writing Skills:
- The ability to form letters, words, and sentences to express thoughts.
15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions:
- Titi and her friend live in _____.
a) Lagos
b) Ughelli
c) Abuja
d) Kano - Titi’s father is a _____.
a) Teacher
b) Doctor
c) Mechanic
d) Farmer - Anochie’s father is a _____.
a) Mechanic
b) Teacher
c) Doctor
d) Farmer - The word “mother” refers to a ____ parent.
a) Male
b) Female
c) Teacher
d) Father - A boy who has the same parents as you is called a _____.
a) Father
b) Brother
c) Sister
d) Cousin - A person’s male child is called a _____.
a) Daughter
b) Son
c) Sister
d) Mother - The word “daughter” means a ____ child.
a) Male
b) Teacher
c) Father
d) Female - A girl who has the same parents as you is your _____.
a) Brother
b) Sister
c) Cousin
d) Friend - Anochie’s mother works as a _____.
a) Teacher
b) Doctor
c) Nurse
d) Mechanic - Titi and Anochie are in form _____.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - Listening skills help us to _____.
a) Write properly
b) Hear and understand what is being said
c) Speak fluently
d) Memorize words - Speaking skills are used to _____.
a) Listen carefully
b) Communicate with others using words
c) Read books
d) Understand sentences - Reading skills involve _____.
a) Hearing sounds
b) Writing sentences
c) Understanding written words
d) Communicating with others - Writing skills allow us to _____.
a) Form words on paper
b) Listen to stories
c) Speak fluently
d) Understand spoken words - Titi and Anochie go to the same _____.
a) School
b) Hospital
c) Market
d) Church
15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Who is Titi?
Titi is a girl who lives in Ughelli and attends the same school as Anochie. - What does Titi’s father do?
Titi’s father is a mechanic. - Who is Anochie?
Anochie is Titi’s friend, and they attend the same school. - What is Anochie’s mother’s job?
Anochie’s mother is a nurse. - What does the word “father” mean?
A father is a male parent of a child. - What does the word “mother” mean?
A mother is a female parent of a child. - Who is a brother?
A brother is a boy or man who shares the same parents as another person. - Who is a sister?
A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. - What does the word “son” mean?
A son is a male child of a person. - What does the word “daughter” mean?
A daughter is a female child of a person. - What are listening skills?
Listening skills are the ability to hear and understand what is being said. - What are speaking skills?
Speaking skills are the ability to use words and sentences to communicate. - What are reading skills?
Reading skills are the ability to understand written words. - What are writing skills?
Writing skills are the ability to form letters, words, and sentences. - Where do Titi and Anochie go to school?
They attend Grammar School in Erhiero.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic.
Step 2: The teacher reads the passage about “The Family” and explains key vocabulary words.
Step 3: The teacher discusses the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Read the passage aloud.
- Explain vocabulary words.
- Discuss the importance of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Write vocabulary words on the board.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the passage.
- Write down the vocabulary words.
- Answer questions about the family.
- Participate in discussions about the four language skills.
Assessment:
- Who is Titi’s friend?
- What is Titi’s father’s job?
- Define the term “mother”.
- List the four language skills.
- Provide an example of a speaking skill.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- Where do Titi and Anochie live?
- What does Anochie’s father do?
- Who is a son?
- Define “brother”.
- What is Titi’s mother’s occupation?
- Explain the importance of listening skills.
- What are reading skills used for?
- What is a sister?
- Where do Titi and Anochie go to school?
- What are writing skills?
Conclusion:
The teacher will go around the class, ensuring that students understand the concepts of family and language skills, and will correct any errors.