An Unforgettable day Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan: Comprehension – An Indelible Day in My Memory

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Comprehension – An Indelible Day in My Memory
Sub-topic: Understanding Life Lessons from Personal Experiences
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Read and understand the comprehension passage.
2. Identify the key events in the story and their significance.
3. Explain the moral lesson derived from the story.
4. Improve vocabulary by learning new words and phrases.

Keywords

• Indelible
• Bitter lesson
• Wedding ceremony
• Memory
• Accompany

Set Induction

The teacher asks:

• “Have you ever had a day you will never forget?”
• “What made that day special or memorable?”

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with storytelling and personal experiences.

Learning Resources and Materials

• A printed copy of the comprehension passage.
• Flashcards with keywords.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher discusses the importance of life lessons and asks students to share a brief story about a day they learned something valuable.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking: Identifying the moral lesson from the passage.
• Communication: Sharing personal stories with peers.
• Empathy: Understanding the emotions behind the story.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 English Grammar.
• Junior English Project.

Instructional Materials

1. Printed comprehension passages.
2. Flashcards with difficult words and their meanings.

Content

Comprehension Passage: An Indelible Day in My Memory

There is a day that will continue to remain indelible in my memory. It is the day that I learnt a bitter lesson, which I will pass on to my children. I was then about eleven years old. My father and I woke up early so that he could attend the wedding ceremony of one of my aunties, taking place in another town. My mother had, the previous week, been invited by the Chukwus to assist Kelechi in taking care of Chile, the first grandson of my parents. My father expected that I would be eager to accompany him because I always loved to go out.

That morning, I was excited and got ready quickly. We boarded a bus heading to the wedding venue. Along the way, my father noticed a man driving recklessly and warned the driver to slow down. Unfortunately, the warning was ignored. Suddenly, there was a loud crash, and the bus came to a halt. I was scared and shaken but grateful to be alive. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, but I learned an important lesson about the dangers of reckless behavior.

The rest of the day was peaceful, and we enjoyed the wedding ceremony. However, the experience on the road remained with me. From that day, I promised myself to always value safety and caution in all my actions.

Key Elements of the Passage

1. The Event: A memorable day involving a road trip and a wedding ceremony.
2. The Challenge: Encountering a reckless driver and experiencing a road accident.
3. The Lesson: The importance of caution and valuing safety.

Vocabulary

1. Indelible: Something unforgettable.
2. Reckless: Acting without care or caution.
3. Accompany: To go along with someone.
4. Grateful: Feeling thankful.
5. Caution: Carefulness to avoid danger.

Examples

1. The day I fell off my bicycle remains an indelible memory.
2. Reckless driving causes many accidents.
3. I always accompany my mom to the market.
4. She was grateful for the gift.
5. Caution is necessary when crossing the road.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

The teacher asks students to summarize the last comprehension passage and discusses its moral lesson.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher reads the passage aloud, emphasizing the key events and moral lesson.

Step 3: Student Contributions

Students read the passage in turns and share their thoughts on the story.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Read the passage aloud and explain difficult words.
2. Discuss the key events and moral lesson in the story.
3. Ask students comprehension questions to test their understanding.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the teacher’s reading of the passage.
2. Read the passage aloud in turns.
3. Answer comprehension questions and share personal experiences.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The story is about a day that remains ______ in the writer’s memory. (a) indelible (b) ordinary (c) careless (d) funny
2. The writer learned a ______ lesson. (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) happy (d) light
3. The writer was ______ years old at the time. (a) ten (b) eleven (c) twelve (d) thirteen
4. The wedding ceremony was held in another ______. (a) town (b) city (c) village (d) country
5. The driver was warned to slow down because he was ______. (a) careful (b) reckless (c) patient (d) slow
   (Continue up to 15 questions.)

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: Why does the writer remember this day so well?
   A: Because it taught them a bitter lesson.
2. Q: How old was the writer at the time of the event?
   A: Eleven years old.
3. Q: Where was the wedding ceremony held?
   A: In another town.
4. Q: What caused the bus accident?
   A: A reckless driver.
5. Q: What lesson did the writer learn?
   A: The importance of caution and safety.
   (Continue up to 15 FAQs.)

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. What made the day memorable for the writer?
2. Why was the writer excited about the trip?
3. What warning did the father give?
4. How did the writer feel after the accident?
5. What moral lesson can you learn from the passage?
   (Continue up to 10 questions.)

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the passage and highlights the importance of life lessons. The teacher collects students’ answers, marks them, and provides feedback.

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