Entrepreneurship: A Path for Nigerian Youth Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: English Grammar

Class: JSS 1

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Topic: Reading and Comprehension

Sub-topic: Asking Questions to Cover All Levels of Comprehension

Duration: 40 minutes

Age: 12–13 years

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Read a passage fluently.
2. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage using “where, when, how, why, and what.”
3. Understand how to ask and answer comprehension questions.

Keywords:

• Comprehension
• Passage
• Questions
• Where
• When
• How
• Why
• What

Set Induction:

Start by asking students how they gather information from a story or passage. Explain that good readers ask questions to fully understand what they are reading.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should already be familiar with basic reading and asking simple comprehension questions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Printed copies of the comprehension passage
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have previously worked with short passages and answered basic questions. This lesson expands their skills to include higher-level comprehension questions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Questioning skills

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Sample comprehension passage

Instructional Materials:

• Comprehension passage
• Whiteboard
• Question cards

Content:

Comprehension Passage:

The Importance of Embracing Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is essential for the development of any nation. In Nigeria, young people are encouraged to become entrepreneurs to help reduce unemployment and boost the economy. Many youths face challenges in finding jobs after graduating from school. This is why it is important for them to develop entrepreneurial skills.

Entrepreneurship allows young people to create their own businesses and become job creators rather than job seekers. By starting small businesses, they can make a difference in their communities by providing services and employment to others.

For example, John is a young Nigerian who decided to start a small catering business after completing his education. At first, he faced many challenges, but with determination and hard work, his business grew. Today, he employs several people and provides quality food services in his town.

The government and private organizations are also offering training programs to help youths develop skills in various areas such as fashion, technology, and agriculture. These programs are aimed at helping more young Nigerians embrace entrepreneurship and contribute to the country’s development.

10 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did John start his business?
2. When did John face challenges in his business?
3. How did John overcome the challenges he faced?
4. Why is entrepreneurship important for young Nigerians?
5. What is the role of entrepreneurship in reducing unemployment?
6. Where can young Nigerians get help to develop entrepreneurial skills?
7. Why did John decide to start his own business?
8. What types of training programs are offered to young Nigerians?
9. How do entrepreneurship programs help the economy?
10. What does John’s story teach us about determination?

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on reading comprehension strategies.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Review basic reading strategies and discuss asking questions to understand a passage.
   • Learners’ Activities: Recall previously learned comprehension strategies.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic and reads the passage aloud.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Explain the importance of asking questions like “where, when, how, why, and what” while reading.
   • Learners’ Activities: Listen attentively and follow along with the passage.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows the students to ask and answer questions about the passage.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Guide students in formulating questions and help them answer correctly.
   • Learners’ Activities: Practice answering the comprehension questions and create their own questions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Read and explain the passage.
• Guide students in understanding how to ask questions based on the passage.
• Help students formulate meaningful answers to comprehension questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in reading the passage.
• Ask and answer comprehension questions.
• Practice writing questions based on the passage.

Evaluation:

10 Short Answer Questions (Evaluation Questions):

1. Why is entrepreneurship important in Nigeria?
2. How can entrepreneurship help reduce unemployment?
3. What did John do after completing his education?
4. Where can young Nigerians receive entrepreneurship training?
5. What challenges did John face when starting his business?
6. Why is it important for young people to develop entrepreneurial skills?
7. How does the government support young entrepreneurs?
8. What does John’s story teach about hard work?
9. What type of business did John start?
10. How do small businesses help the community?

Conclusion:

The teacher moves around to check students’ comprehension answers, corrects any mistakes, and ensures that students understand how to ask and answer comprehension questions effectively.

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