WEEK 10: Comprehension IV

Subtitle: Calendar

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Read information on calendars
• Obtain information from a calendar

Resources and Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Instructional Material: Picture Chart

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the topic from their previous classes.

Content: Calendar

A calendar is a system that divides time into days, weeks, months, and years. Understanding how calendars work helps us track events, holidays, and important dates throughout the year.

Days of the Month

• 30-Day Months: September, April, June, and November each have 30 days.
• 31-Day Months: All other months, except February, have 31 days.
• February: Has 28 days in a common year and 29 days in a leap year.
• Total Days in a Year: An ordinary year has 365 days, while a leap year has 366 days.

Examples

• Months with 30 Days: September has 30 days.
• Months with 31 Days: January and March have 31 days.
• Leap Year: The year 2020 was a leap year, so February had 29 days.

Strategies and Activities

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on calendars.
3. Step 3: The teacher explains the new topic in detail, using a picture chart for visual aid.
4. Step 4: The teacher welcomes questions from pupils to clarify their understanding.
5. Step 5: The teacher evaluates the pupils through interactive questions.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Questions for Evaluation:
  1. How many months are there in a year?
  2. How many days are there in February?
  3. Which month do we celebrate Christmas?

Wrap Up (Conclusion)

The teacher summarizes the topic once again to reinforce understanding, emphasizing the key points about the calendar system.

Assignment

• How many days are there in a year?
• In which month do we celebrate Nigeria’s independence?
• Write your birthday, including the day, month, and year.

Evaluation Questions

1. A calendar is a system that divides time into ______.
   a) hours
   b) days, weeks, months, and years
   c) seconds
   d) seasons
2. How many months are there in a year?
   a) 10
   b) 12
   c) 13
   d) 11
3. Which month has 28 days in a common year?
   a) January
   b) February
   c) March
   d) April
4. How many days does April have?
   a) 31
   b) 30
   c) 28
   d) 29
5. Which of the following months has 30 days?
   a) July
   b) August
   c) November
   d) December
6. A leap year has ______ days.
   a) 365
   b) 364
   c) 366
   d) 367
7. What do we celebrate in December?
   a) New Year
   b) Christmas
   c) Independence Day
   d) Valentine’s Day
8. How many days does February have in a leap year?
   a) 28
   b) 29
   c) 30
   d) 31
9. The months with 31 days are ______.
   a) January, February, and March
   b) June, July, and August
   c) September, October, and November
   d) All months except February
10. How many days are there in a year?
    a) 360
    b) 365
    c) 364
    d) 366
11. In which month do we celebrate Nigeria’s Independence?
    a) July
    b) October
    c) January
    d) March
12. The month that comes after February is ______.
    a) January
    b) March
    c) April
    d) May
13. Which of these is a reason we use calendars?
    a) To count time
    b) To schedule events
    c) To track holidays
    d) All of the above
14. How many weeks are in a month?
    a) 3
    b) 4
    c) 5
    d) 7
15. The purpose of a calendar is to help us ______.
    a) forget dates
    b) remember important events
    c) waste time
    d) ignore schedules

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is a calendar?
   A calendar is a system that helps us keep track of days, weeks, months, and years.
2. How many months are in a year?
   There are 12 months in a year.
3. What does February have in a common year?
   February has 28 days in a common year.
4. What happens to February in a leap year?
   February has 29 days in a leap year.
5. Which months have 30 days?
   September, April, June, and November each have 30 days.
6. What are the total days in an ordinary year?
   An ordinary year has 365 days.
7. What special event do we celebrate in December?
   We celebrate Christmas in December.
8. Why do we need calendars?
   We use calendars to schedule events, track holidays, and manage our time.
9. What is the significance of a leap year?
   A leap year helps keep our calendar aligned with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
10. Can you name a month with 31 days?
    Examples include January, March, May, July, August, October, and December.
11. How do we recognize important dates using a calendar?
    We can mark special dates like birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries.
12. What is the purpose of having different months?
    Different months allow us to organize time into manageable periods for planning and scheduling.
13. How can we remember the number of days in each month?
    We can use rhymes or the knuckle method to remember the number of days in each month.
14. What do we do when we want to find out what day of the week a date falls on?
    We can refer to a calendar or use an online date calculator.
15. How can we use technology to track dates?
    We can use digital calendars on phones and computers to set reminders for important events.

Evaluation

1. How many months are there in a year?
2. What are the total days in a common year?
3. Which month has 29 days in a leap year?
4. Name one month with 30 days.
5. In which month do we celebrate Christmas?
6. How many days does February have in a common year?
7. What is the significance of a leap year?
8. Which month comes after April?
9. How many weeks are typically in a month?
10. What do we use calendars for?

This structure provides a comprehensive assessment and discussion format to enhance understanding of the topic on calendars