Understanding Main Ideas and Vocabulary in Reading Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes
Subject: Reading and Comprehension
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Identification of Main and Supporting Ideas, Vocabulary Development
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify main and supporting ideas in a passage.
- Understand and use vocabulary related to tools and woodwork.
Keywords:
- Main Idea
- Supporting Idea
- Woodwork
- Tools
- Saw
- Plane
- Hammer
- Ruler
- Drill
- Sandpaper
Set Induction:
Start by asking students about their experience with woodworking or using tools. Discuss the importance of understanding main and supporting ideas in a conversation or text.
Entry Behaviour:
Students have basic reading skills but need practice identifying key ideas and vocabulary.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with passage and vocabulary
- Sample tools (if available) or pictures
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students may be familiar with some woodworking tools and have basic comprehension skills.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Vocabulary development
- Comprehension and analysis
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Comprehension textbooks for JSS 1
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard for notes and explanations
- Handouts with passage and vocabulary list
- Pictures or actual tools
Content:
1. Identification of Main and Supporting Ideas
- Main Idea: The primary point or the most important information in a passage.
- Supporting Ideas: Details or facts that back up or explain the main idea.
Passage: The passage is a conversation. The principal came around to see what the boys with Mr. Etonye were doing. Mr. Etonye explained to him that they were learning some important skills in woodwork. Eyo was making a bookshelf. He had marked out one end of it when the principal came. He explained to the principal that after marking out the piece of wood, he would cut it out.
Main Idea:
The boys were learning woodwork skills.
Supporting Ideas:
- The principal visited to check on the boys.
- Mr. Etonye explained the woodwork activity.
- Eyo was making a bookshelf and described his process.
2. Vocabulary Development – Words to do with Tools
- Woodwork: Making things out of wood.
- Carpentry: Another term for making things out of wood.
- Saw: A tool for cutting wood.
- Plane: A tool for taking shavings off wood.
- Hammer: A tool for driving nails into wood.
- Ruler: A tool for measuring and drawing straight lines.
- Drill: A tool for making round holes.
- Sandpaper: Used to make wood very smooth.
- Blade and Handle: Parts of many tools; the blade cuts, and the handle is held by the user.
- Sharpening: Making the blade sharp again when it is blunt.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- The __________ is used for cutting wood.
a) Plane
b) Saw
c) Hammer
d) Ruler - The main idea of the passage is that the boys were learning __________.
a) Metalwork
b) Cooking
c) Woodwork
d) Painting - A __________ is used for making round holes.
a) Saw
b) Drill
c) Sandpaper
d) Plane - The __________ helps in measuring and drawing straight lines.
a) Ruler
b) Hammer
c) Saw
d) Drill - To make wood very smooth, you would use __________.
a) Sandpaper
b) Plane
c) Hammer
d) Ruler - The __________ is used for driving nails into wood.
a) Hammer
b) Drill
c) Plane
d) Ruler - In the passage, Eyo was making a __________.
a) Table
b) Chair
c) Bookshelf
d) Desk - A tool for taking shavings off wood is called a __________.
a) Saw
b) Plane
c) Hammer
d) Drill - __________ is another term for making things out of wood.
a) Woodwork
b) Metalwork
c) Painting
d) Sewing - The __________ helps to make the blade sharp again.
a) Drill
b) Sandpaper
c) Sharpener
d) Ruler - The blade and handle are parts of many __________.
a) Books
b) Tools
c) Machines
d) Vehicles - The tool used for cutting wood has a __________.
a) Plane
b) Drill
c) Saw
d) Hammer - A __________ is used for measuring and drawing straight lines.
a) Ruler
b) Plane
c) Saw
d) Sandpaper - Eyo explained that he would cut out the piece of wood after __________ it.
a) Marking
b) Cutting
c) Sanding
d) Painting - The __________ helps to smooth the wood surface.
a) Hammer
b) Drill
c) Sandpaper
d) Saw
15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What is the main idea of the passage?
The boys were learning woodwork skills. - How can you identify the main idea in a passage?
Look for the central point or primary message being discussed. - What does a saw do?
It is a tool for cutting wood. - What is the purpose of a plane?
To take shavings off wood and smooth the surface. - What tool is used for driving nails into wood?
A hammer. - How do you use a ruler?
For measuring and drawing straight lines. - What is sandpaper used for?
To make the wood very smooth. - What is the function of a drill?
To make round holes in wood. - What is carpentry?
The craft of making things out of wood. - What does it mean to sharpen a blade?
To make the blade sharp again. - How do you identify supporting ideas in a passage?
Look for details or facts that explain or back up the main idea. - What is the function of a blade in tools?
The blade is used for cutting or shaping materials. - How can you use vocabulary words in a sentence?
Use the words to describe actions or objects related to their meanings. - What is the role of vocabulary development in comprehension?
It helps understand and use new words related to the text. - How can understanding tools help in comprehension?
It provides context and helps in understanding texts related to specific topics.
Presentation:
Step 1: Review the passage and identify the main and supporting ideas.
Step 2: Discuss the vocabulary related to tools used in woodwork.
Step 3: Conduct activities to practice identifying main ideas and using vocabulary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Read the passage and explain the main and supporting ideas.
- Introduce and explain the vocabulary related to tools.
- Guide students through exercises to identify main ideas and use vocabulary.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify main and supporting ideas in the passage.
- Complete fill-in-the-blank questions and participate in discussions.
- Use new vocabulary words in sentences.
Assessment:
- Check students’ ability to identify main and supporting ideas.
- Review their answers to vocabulary and comprehension questions.
- Provide feedback on their understanding of the passage and vocabulary.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What is the main idea of the passage?
- Name one supporting idea from the passage.
- What tool is used for cutting wood?
- How do you use a ruler?
- What is sandpaper used for?
- Describe the function of a plane.
- How can you identify supporting ideas in a passage?
- What does it mean to sharpen a blade?
- Name a tool that makes round holes.
- How does understanding vocabulary help with comprehension?
Conclusion:
The teacher will review the main and supporting ideas and key vocabulary. Students will complete activities to reinforce their understanding and usage of the new terms.