JSS 2 Reading and Comprehension: The Importance of Teamwork – A Nigerian Story

Lesson Plan: The Importance of Teamwork (Week 10)

1. General Information

• Subject: Reading and Comprehension
• Class: JSS 2
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 10
• Age Group: 11–13 years
• Topic: The Importance of Teamwork
• Sub-topic: Understanding how collaboration leads to success
• Duration: 40 minutes

2. Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Read and comprehend a passage about teamwork.
2. Explain why teamwork is essential in school, sports, and daily life.
3. Identify examples of teamwork in real-life situations.
4. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

3. Keywords

• Cooperation
• Collaboration
• Success
• Effort
• Support

4. Set Induction (Engagement Activity)

• Ask: “Can one person win a football match alone?”
• Show pictures of a group working together vs. an individual struggling alone.
• Discuss: “Why do some people achieve more when they work as a team?”

5. Entry Behavior

• Ask: “Have you ever worked in a group to achieve a goal?”
• Discuss how cooperation and unity make work easier and more effective.

6. Learning Resources and Materials

• A short Nigerian passage on teamwork.
• Picture charts showing teamwork in different settings.
• Role-playing materials.

7. Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Ask students: “What happens when classmates work together on a project?”
• Discuss how different skills contribute to success in teamwork.

8. Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking (Analyzing teamwork vs. individual effort).
• Communication (Expressing thoughts on cooperation).
• Social skills (Understanding how teamwork helps relationships).

9. Learning Materials and References

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 2
• Approved English Language textbook
• Moral Education resources on teamwork

10. Instructional Materials

• Printed/digital version of the story.
• Teamwork role-play scenarios.

Lesson Presentation

Step 1: Previous Knowledge Revision

• Ask students to recall last week’s topic on hard work.
• Discuss: “How does teamwork help people achieve more?”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• Define teamwork: “Teamwork means working together towards a common goal.”
• Explain: “No one succeeds alone; we all need others to support us.”

Step 3: Teacher’s Explanation and Students’ Contributions

• Read a short Nigerian passage on teamwork.
• Discuss key lessons from the passage.
• Allow students to share examples of times they worked as a team.

Step 4: Reading the Short Nigerian Passage

Story Title: “Ayo and His Football Team”

(A passage about how teamwork leads to success.)

Passage:
Ayo loved football and dreamed of winning the school championship. But his team had a problem—they did not play together. Everyone wanted to be the star.

One day, their coach said, “Football is not about one player. It is about teamwork.” He made them practice passing the ball, defending together, and encouraging each other.

During the final match, Ayo resisted the urge to score alone. Instead, he passed the ball to his teammate, who scored the winning goal. The team cheered, and Ayo smiled. They had won—not because of one person but because they worked together.

Moral Lesson: Success is achieved when people support each other and work as a team.

Step 5: Practical Demonstrations and Examples

• Identify teamwork and selfishness in the passage.
• Discuss real-life examples of teamwork in school and sports.
• Role-play scenarios where students must choose between teamwork and working alone.

Evaluation Section

1. Class Activity Discussion (FAQs & Answers)

1. Why did Ayo’s team struggle at first? → They played selfishly.
2. What lesson did the coach teach them? → That teamwork is the key to success.
3. What happened when Ayo passed the ball? → His teammate scored the winning goal.
4. Why is teamwork important in school? → It helps students learn better and complete tasks faster.
5. How can students practice teamwork at home? → By helping family members with chores and tasks.

2. 15 Fill-in-the-Blank Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Ayo loved playing __________.
   a) Basketball
   b) Football
   c) Chess
   d) Table tennis

2. Ayo’s team had a problem because they did not __________.
   a) Train
   b) Work together
   c) Have a coach
   d) Wear jerseys

3. The coach taught them the value of __________.
   a) Scoring alone
   b) Teamwork
   c) Cheating
   d) Arguing

4. Instead of scoring alone, Ayo __________.
   a) Left the game
   b) Passed the ball
   c) Scored a goal himself
   d) Argued with his coach

5. What was the result of teamwork?
   a) They lost the match
   b) They won the match
   c) They were disqualified
   d) Ayo quit the team

(Continue until Question 15.)

3. 10 Evaluation Questions

1. Why did Ayo’s team struggle at the beginning?
2. What advice did the coach give?
3. How did the team improve their performance?
4. What did Ayo learn about teamwork?
5. How does teamwork help in real life?
6. Why do people sometimes prefer working alone?
7. What happens when there is no teamwork in a group?
8. What are the benefits of cooperation in the classroom?
9. Give an example of a situation where teamwork is necessary.
10. How can students develop teamwork skills?

4. Conclusion

• Recap the story and key lessons on teamwork.
• Encourage students to apply teamwork in school and at home.
• Provide feedback on participation and comprehension skills.