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:

1. The Family (Using any recommended text for JSS 1)
2. 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:

1. Read and comprehend a passage about “The Family”.
2. Define key vocabulary words related to the family.
3. Understand the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
4. 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

1. Father: A male parent of a child.
2. Mother: A female parent of a child.
3. Daughter: A person’s female child.
4. Son: A person’s male child.
5. Brother: A boy or man who shares the same parents as another person.
6. 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:

1. Titi and her friend live in _____.
   a) Lagos
   b) Ughelli
   c) Abuja
   d) Kano
2. Titi’s father is a _____.
   a) Teacher
   b) Doctor
   c) Mechanic
   d) Farmer
3. Anochie’s father is a _____.
   a) Mechanic
   b) Teacher
   c) Doctor
   d) Farmer
4. The word “mother” refers to a ____ parent.
   a) Male
   b) Female
   c) Teacher
   d) Father
5. A boy who has the same parents as you is called a _____.
   a) Father
   b) Brother
   c) Sister
   d) Cousin
6. A person’s male child is called a _____.
   a) Daughter
   b) Son
   c) Sister
   d) Mother
7. The word “daughter” means a ____ child.
   a) Male
   b) Teacher
   c) Father
   d) Female
8. A girl who has the same parents as you is your _____.
   a) Brother
   b) Sister
   c) Cousin
   d) Friend
9. Anochie’s mother works as a _____.
   a) Teacher
   b) Doctor
   c) Nurse
   d) Mechanic
10. Titi and Anochie are in form _____.
    a) 1
    b) 2
    c) 3
    d) 4
11. Listening skills help us to _____.
    a) Write properly
    b) Hear and understand what is being said
    c) Speak fluently
    d) Memorize words
12. Speaking skills are used to _____.
    a) Listen carefully
    b) Communicate with others using words
    c) Read books
    d) Understand sentences
13. Reading skills involve _____.
    a) Hearing sounds
    b) Writing sentences
    c) Understanding written words
    d) Communicating with others
14. Writing skills allow us to _____.
    a) Form words on paper
    b) Listen to stories
    c) Speak fluently
    d) Understand spoken words
15. Titi and Anochie go to the same _____.
    a) School
    b) Hospital
    c) Market
    d) Church

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Who is Titi?
   Titi is a girl who lives in Ughelli and attends the same school as Anochie.
2. What does Titi’s father do?
   Titi’s father is a mechanic.
3. Who is Anochie?
   Anochie is Titi’s friend, and they attend the same school.
4. What is Anochie’s mother’s job?
   Anochie’s mother is a nurse.
5. What does the word “father” mean?
   A father is a male parent of a child.
6. What does the word “mother” mean?
   A mother is a female parent of a child.
7. Who is a brother?
   A brother is a boy or man who shares the same parents as another person.
8. Who is a sister?
   A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person.
9. What does the word “son” mean?
   A son is a male child of a person.
10. What does the word “daughter” mean?
    A daughter is a female child of a person.
11. What are listening skills?
    Listening skills are the ability to hear and understand what is being said.
12. What are speaking skills?
    Speaking skills are the ability to use words and sentences to communicate.
13. What are reading skills?
    Reading skills are the ability to understand written words.
14. What are writing skills?
    Writing skills are the ability to form letters, words, and sentences.
15. 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:

1. Who is Titi’s friend?
2. What is Titi’s father’s job?
3. Define the term “mother”.
4. List the four language skills.
5. Provide an example of a speaking skill.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. Where do Titi and Anochie live?
2. What does Anochie’s father do?
3. Who is a son?
4. Define “brother”.
5. What is Titi’s mother’s occupation?
6. Explain the importance of listening skills.
7. What are reading skills used for?
8. What is a sister?
9. Where do Titi and Anochie go to school?
10. 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.