The Dog Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: Comprehension – The Dog

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Comprehension – The Dog
Sub-topic: Understanding the Passage and the Role of Dogs
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

Read and comprehend the given passage about dogs.
Identify the main ideas and supporting details in the passage.
Answer comprehension and grammar questions correctly.
Use new vocabulary words from the passage in sentences.

Keywords

Domestic
Loyalty
Detective
Track
Circumstances

Set Induction

The teacher asks students:

“Who has a pet dog or knows someone with a dog?”
“What roles do dogs play in our community?”
These questions will engage the students and introduce the topic.

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with common domestic animals and their uses in daily life.

Learning Resources and Materials

Printed comprehension passage
Pictures of dogs in different roles (guard dogs, hunting dogs, etc.)
Flashcards with new words from the passage

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher discusses familiar domestic animals, their uses, and how they contribute to human life.

Embedded Core Skills

Critical Thinking: Analyze and discuss the roles of dogs.
Communication: Share insights and answer questions about the passage.
Collaboration: Work in pairs or groups for activities.

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 English Grammar.
Junior English Project (Relevant edition).

Instructional Materials

Printed comprehension passage.
Pictures or videos of dogs performing various tasks.
Whiteboard and markers for highlighting keywords.

Content

Comprehension Passage: The Dog

The dog is a domestic animal whose usefulness is rarely appreciated by man. It is not an ordinary animal. The dog is very loyal to man, no matter the situation. The dog remains faithful to man. The popular saying in a marriage ceremony, “for better, for worse,” is more applicable to the relationship between the dog and man. The dog is ever ready to stand by man in all circumstances. This makes the dog different from man, who may desert his friend when the situation becomes unfavorable.

The dog is also used by men to hunt other animals. Hunters usually rely on the dog’s ability to track down animals. The dog does not consider the fact that it belongs to the same category as other animals. It provides the meat that men eat with relish.

In addition to this, the dog is used to fight against criminals. The police train dogs to become detectives. With this training, they are able to sniff out where robbers are hiding. The robbers are then arrested by the police.

Definition and Explanation

Dog as a Domestic Animal: A dog is an animal that lives with and serves humans.
Loyalty of Dogs: Dogs remain loyal and faithful to humans in all situations.
Role in Hunting: Hunters rely on dogs to track animals in forests or bushes.
Role in Policing: Police use trained dogs to find criminals and detect illegal items.
Companionship: Dogs are often called “man’s best friend” because of their devotion.

Examples

A dog protects its owner’s house from thieves.
Dogs guide blind people to move safely.
Hunters use dogs to find animals in forests.
Police use dogs to detect illegal substances.
Dogs comfort and cheer up lonely people.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

The teacher asks students to list examples of domestic animals and their uses.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher writes “Comprehension – The Dog” on the board and explains the importance of dogs as highlighted in the passage.

Step 3: Student Contributions

The teacher encourages students to share their thoughts on dogs, asks them to read the passage silently, and highlights key points together.

Teacher’s Activities

Distribute the passage to students.
Read the passage aloud and explain keywords.
Ask students to identify the main ideas in each paragraph.
Lead a discussion on the roles of dogs.
Guide students in answering comprehension and grammar questions.

Learners’ Activities

Read the passage silently and underline important points.
Participate in class discussions.
Answer the comprehension questions in their notebooks.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

The dog is a ______ animal. (a) wild (b) domestic (c) aquatic (d) flying
Dogs are known for their ______ to man. (a) fear (b) loyalty (c) anger (d) laziness
______ use dogs to track down other animals. (a) Police (b) Hunters (c) Farmers (d) Teachers
Police train dogs to ______ criminals. (a) fight (b) arrest (c) sniff out (d) teach
The dog provides ______ for humans. (a) money (b) protection (c) meat (d) water
The saying “for better, for worse” is used to describe the dog’s ______. (a) faithfulness (b) anger (c) greed (d) laziness
Dogs help ______ to track robbers. (a) teachers (b) police (c) hunters (d) doctors
Dogs are often called “______ friend.” (a) enemy’s (b) man’s best (c) animal’s (d) family’s
The dog does not ______ its owner in tough times. (a) desert (b) attack (c) hunt (d) bark
Hunters rely on dogs to ______ animals. (a) destroy (b) track (c) feed (d) teach

(Continue to 15 questions in this format.)

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers:

Q: What type of animal is a dog?
A: A domestic animal.
Q: Why is a dog called “man’s best friend”?
A: Because of its loyalty and faithfulness.
Q: What does a hunter use a dog for?
A: To track and catch animals.
Q: How do police benefit from dogs?
A: Police train them to detect criminals and illegal items.
Q: What makes a dog different from humans in difficult times?
A: A dog remains faithful, but humans may abandon their friends.

(Continue to 15 FAQs in this format.)

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

What is the primary characteristic of a dog?
How do hunters benefit from dogs?
Why do police train dogs?
What does “loyal” mean in the context of the passage?
What makes dogs different from other animals?

Conclusion

The teacher collects students’ work, marks it, and provides feedback on their understanding of the passage.

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