James Bond Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Comprehension – James Bond

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Comprehension – James Bond
Sub-topic: Understanding and Analyzing the Story
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Read and understand the passage about James Bond.
2. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.
3. Identify key elements of the story such as characters, setting, and events.
4. Improve vocabulary and grammatical understanding through the passage.

Keywords

• Killer
• Telephone box
• Wind
• Suddenly
• Streets

Set Induction

The teacher tells a brief, suspenseful story and asks:

• “Have you ever experienced a sudden twist in a story?”
• “What would you do if you were in James Bond’s shoes?”

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with reading short stories and answering comprehension questions.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Printed copies of the passage.
• Flashcards with key vocabulary from the story.
• A video clip of a suspenseful scene for engagement (optional).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher explains that suspense stories often include unexpected events and quick actions, just like the story of James Bond in this lesson.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing the actions of the characters.
• Communication: Explaining events in the passage.
• Problem Solving: Predicting what happens next in the story.

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

1. Printed copies of the comprehension passage.
2. Flashcards with key terms.
3. Whiteboard and markers.

Content

Comprehension Passage: James Bond

James Bond was driving through town. It was raining. The wind was blowing hard. Nobody was walking in the streets. Suddenly, Bond saw the killer in a telephone box. He parked his car quickly and stepped out. The rain soaked his clothes, but he didn’t care. Bond approached the telephone box carefully. The killer was on the phone, talking fast. Bond opened the door, and the killer turned around, shocked. With one swift move, Bond disarmed him and held him until the police arrived. Another mission accomplished!

Key Elements of the Story

1. Characters: James Bond, the killer.
2. Setting: A rainy town with empty streets.
3. Event: Bond captures the killer in a suspenseful confrontation.

Vocabulary

1. Killer: A person who takes another’s life.
2. Telephone Box: A small structure with a public telephone inside.
3. Soaked: Completely wet.
4. Disarm: To take away a weapon from someone.
5. Mission: An important task or duty.

Examples

1. Bond was driving during heavy rain.
2. The streets were empty because of the weather.
3. The killer was in a telephone box, unaware of Bond’s approach.
4. Bond quickly disarmed the killer.
5. The police arrived to take the killer away.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

The teacher asks students to summarize their previous comprehension passage and recalls key reading strategies.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher reads the passage aloud, emphasizing the suspense and actions.

Step 3: Student Contributions

Students take turns reading sentences aloud and discuss the main events in the story.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the key elements of the story.
2. Highlight vocabulary words and their meanings.
3. Guide students in answering comprehension questions.

Learners’ Activities

1. Read the passage aloud in turns.
2. Discuss the key events and characters.
3. Answer comprehension questions individually or in groups.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. James Bond was driving through ______. (a) town (b) forest (c) desert (d) village
2. The streets were empty because it was ______. (a) sunny (b) snowing (c) raining (d) windy
3. Bond saw the killer in a ______. (a) car (b) shop (c) telephone box (d) house
4. The killer was talking ______ on the phone. (a) slowly (b) loudly (c) fast (d) quietly
5. Bond approached the telephone box ______. (a) carefully (b) loudly (c) nervously (d) quickly
   (Continue up to 15 questions.)

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: What was the weather like in the story?
   A: It was raining and windy.
2. Q: Why were the streets empty?
   A: The streets were empty because of the bad weather.
3. Q: Where did Bond see the killer?
   A: He saw the killer in a telephone box.
4. Q: What did Bond do when he saw the killer?
   A: He parked his car, stepped out, and approached the telephone box.
5. Q: How did Bond disarm the killer?
   A: He moved swiftly to take the weapon away.
   (Continue up to 15 FAQs.)

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. Where was Bond driving?
2. Why was nobody walking in the streets?
3. What was the killer doing in the telephone box?
4. How did Bond capture the killer?
5. What happened after Bond disarmed the killer?
   (Continue up to 10 questions.)

Conclusion

The teacher collects students’ answers, marks them, and provides feedback on their comprehension skills.