Reading to Answer Specific Questions – Test for Knowledge and Translation Level Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

Subject: Reading and Comprehension
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Reading to Answer Specific Questions – Test for Knowledge and Translation Level
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Read and understand given passages.
2. Answer specific questions based on the passage.
3. Demonstrate comprehension at the knowledge and translation level.

Keywords:

• Comprehension
• Passage
• Specific questions
• Knowledge level
• Translation level

Set Induction:

Ask students if they have ever read a story and had to explain it to someone else. Explain that today they will practice reading and answering questions about a passage.

Entry Behaviour:

Students can read short passages but need to develop skills in answering specific questions based on the text.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Reading passages
• Worksheets with comprehension questions
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students may have previously read simple passages and answered questions, but this lesson will focus on reading to extract specific information and testing comprehension at different levels.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Analytical skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• English comprehension textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Worksheets
• Reading passages
• Whiteboard

Content:

Reading to Answer Specific Questions

1. Definition of Comprehension:
   Comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret the meaning of a text. It involves reading a passage and answering questions based on what you read.
2. Levels of Comprehension:
   • Knowledge level: Involves recalling specific facts or details from the passage.
   • Translation level: Involves understanding and explaining ideas from the passage in your own words.
3. Steps to Answering Specific Questions:
   • Step 1: Read the passage carefully.
   • Step 2: Identify the key information in the passage.
   • Step 3: Look at the questions and find the answers in the passage.
   • Step 4: Answer the questions clearly, using information from the passage.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Comprehension means __________ the meaning of a text.
   a) Skipping
   b) Understanding
   c) Ignoring
   d) Writing
2. To answer specific questions, you must first __________ the passage.
   a) Write
   b) Skip
   c) Read
   d) Underline
3. The knowledge level of comprehension focuses on recalling __________ from the passage.
   a) Opinions
   b) Facts
   c) Emotions
   d) Titles
4. When answering questions, the first step is to __________ the passage.
   a) Skip
   b) Glance at
   c) Read carefully
   d) Ignore
5. At the translation level, you are required to __________ the passage in your own words.
   a) Memorize
   b) Rewrite
   c) Explain
   d) Forget
6. Comprehension questions test your ability to __________ information.
   a) Recall
   b) Invent
   c) Hide
   d) Neglect
7. To answer specific questions, always __________ key information in the passage.
   a) Ignore
   b) Highlight
   c) Delete
   d) Rearrange
8. The process of translating ideas from a passage involves __________ the text.
   a) Forgetting
   b) Rewriting
   c) Understanding
   d) Copying
9. The purpose of comprehension exercises is to check if you __________ the passage.
   a) Wrote
   b) Skimmed
   c) Understood
   d) Missed
10. Answering comprehension questions requires careful __________ of the passage.
    a) Skipping
    b) Writing
    c) Understanding
    d) Rewriting
11. Knowledge-level questions ask you to __________ specific facts.
    a) Guess
    b) Ignore
    c) Recall
    d) Rewrite
12. You should always read the __________ before answering questions.
    a) Passage
    b) Answers
    c) Instructions
    d) Textbook
13. Translation-level questions ask you to __________ the main idea of the passage.
    a) Copy
    b) Paraphrase
    c) Memorize
    d) Skip
14. Comprehension tests your ability to __________ key ideas in a passage.
    a) Ignore
    b) Understand
    c) Rewrite
    d) Skim
15. Specific questions require __________ answers based on the passage.
    a) General
    b) Exact
    c) Imaginary
    d) Creative

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What is comprehension?
   Comprehension is understanding and interpreting the meaning of a text.
2. Why is it important to read the passage carefully?
   It helps you find key information and answer specific questions.
3. What is the knowledge level of comprehension?
   It involves recalling facts or details from the passage.
4. What is the translation level of comprehension?
   It involves explaining ideas from the passage in your own words.
5. How do I answer specific questions?
   Read the passage carefully, identify key details, and use them to answer the questions.
6. What if I don’t understand the passage?
   Reread it slowly and try to focus on the main ideas.
7. Can I answer comprehension questions without reading the passage?
   No, you need to read the passage to understand and answer questions correctly.
8. What is the first step in comprehension?
   The first step is to read the passage carefully.
9. Can I use my own words to answer translation-level questions?
   Yes, translation-level questions require you to explain the passage in your own words.
10. How can I improve my comprehension skills?
    Practice reading and answering questions from different types of passages.
11. What are key details in a passage?
    They are important facts or ideas that help you understand the text.
12. Why is comprehension important in reading?
    It helps you understand what you read and apply it to real-life situations.
13. What should I do if I don’t know the answer to a question?
    Go back to the passage and look for the relevant information.
14. Is there a time limit for answering comprehension questions?
    It depends on the activity, but try to manage your time effectively.
15. How do I know if my answer is correct?
    Ensure your answer is based on information found in the passage.

Presentation:

Step 1: Introduce the topic of comprehension, explaining its importance.
Step 2: Distribute reading passages and explain how to answer specific questions.
Step 3: Work through one passage with the students, guiding them on how to identify key information.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Explain the different levels of comprehension.
2. Provide passages and guide students in answering questions.
3. Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Read the passage provided.
2. Identify key details in the passage.
3. Answer the specific questions based on the passage.

Assessment:

1. Provide students with another passage and ask them to answer comprehension questions.
2. Check their answers for accuracy and understanding.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is comprehension?
2. Why is it important to read the passage carefully?
3. What is the difference between knowledge and translation levels of comprehension?
4. How do you answer specific questions based on a passage?
5. What is the first step in comprehension?
6. What should you do if you don’t understand a passage?
7. Why are key details important?
8. How can you improve your comprehension skills?
9. What is the role of translation in comprehension?
10. How do you identify important information in a passage?

Conclusion:

The teacher will go around to mark students’ answers, providing feedback and corrections where necessary.