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JSS 2 Reading and Comprehension: The Value of Hard Work – A Nigerian Story

Lesson Plan: The Value of Hard Work (Week 8)

1. General Information

  • Subject: Reading and Comprehension
  • Class: JSS 2
  • Term: Second Term
  • Week: 8
  • Age Group: 11–13 years
  • Topic: The Value of Hard Work
  • Sub-topic: Understanding the benefits of diligence and perseverance
  • Duration: 40 minutes

2. Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Read and comprehend a passage about hard work.
  2. Explain why hard work leads to success.
  3. Identify examples of hard work and laziness.
  4. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

3. Keywords

  • Diligence
  • Perseverance
  • Success
  • Effort
  • Reward

4. Set Induction (Engagement Activity)

  • Ask: “What do you think happens when someone works hard?”
  • Show pictures of a farmer working in the field vs. someone being lazy.
  • Discuss: “Why do some people succeed while others struggle?”

5. Entry Behavior

  • Ask: “Have you ever achieved something through hard work?”
  • Discuss how effort leads to rewards in school, sports, and life.

6. Learning Resources and Materials

  • A short Nigerian passage on hard work.
  • Picture charts showing hardworking vs. lazy people.
  • Role-playing materials.

7. Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

  • Ask students: “Why do some students get better grades than others?”
  • Discuss how practice, effort, and dedication lead to improvement.

8. Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical thinking (Analyzing hard work vs. laziness).
  • Communication (Expressing thoughts on perseverance).
  • Social responsibility (Understanding how hard work benefits society).

9. Learning Materials and References

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

10. Instructional Materials

  • Printed/digital version of the story.
  • Hard work vs. laziness role-play scenarios.

Lesson Presentation

Step 1: Previous Knowledge Revision

  • Ask students to recall last week’s topic on Honesty.
  • Discuss: “How does hard work relate to honesty?”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

  • Define hard work: “Hard work means putting in effort and determination to achieve success.”
  • Explain: “Success does not come easily; it requires dedication and perseverance.”

Step 3: Teacher’s Explanation and Students’ Contributions

  • Read a short Nigerian passage on hard work.
  • Discuss key lessons from the passage.
  • Allow students to share examples of when hard work paid off for them.

Step 4: Reading the Short Nigerian Passage

Story Title: “Tolu’s Determination”

(A passage about a young boy who learns the value of hard work.)

Passage:
Tolu loved playing football, but he was not very good at it. His friends often made fun of him, saying, “You will never be as good as Ahmed!”

Instead of giving up, Tolu decided to practice every evening after school. He watched football tutorials and asked his coach for extra training.

At first, it was difficult. He got tired, and sometimes, he wanted to quit. But he remembered his father’s words: “Hard work always pays off.”

Months later, during an inter-school football competition, Tolu’s team was losing. In the final minutes, the coach sent him onto the field. With great effort, he scored the winning goal!

His teammates cheered, and his coach smiled, saying, “See? Hard work brings success.”

Moral Lesson: Consistency and effort turn weaknesses into strengths.

Step 5: Practical Demonstrations and Examples

  • Identify hardworking and lazy characters from the passage.
  • Discuss real-life scenarios where hard work leads to success.
  • Role-play scenarios where students must choose between hard work and giving up.

Evaluation Section

1. Class Activity Discussion (FAQs & Answers)

  1. Why did Tolu struggle with football at first? → He was not good at it.
  2. What did Tolu do to improve? → He practiced every evening.
  3. What advice did his father give him? → “Hard work always pays off.”
  4. What was the result of Tolu’s hard work? → He scored the winning goal.
  5. How can hard work help students in school? → It improves learning and results.

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

  1. Tolu loved playing __________.
    a) Chess
    b) Football
    c) Basketball
    d) Tennis

  2. Tolu was not very __________ at football.
    a) Bad
    b) Tall
    c) Good
    d) Fast

  3. His friends made __________ of him.
    a) Jokes
    b) Fun
    c) Cakes
    d) Movies

  4. Tolu decided to practice every __________.
    a) Month
    b) Week
    c) Evening
    d) Morning

  5. Who encouraged Tolu to work hard?
    a) His father
    b) His teacher
    c) His neighbor
    d) His dog

(Continue until Question 15.)

3. 10 Evaluation Questions

  1. Why did Tolu practice every day?
  2. How did Tolu’s hard work help him?
  3. What did his father mean by “Hard work always pays off”?
  4. Why do some people give up easily?
  5. What challenges did Tolu face while practicing?
  6. How did the coach react when Tolu scored?
  7. Give an example of a hardworking person in real life.
  8. How can students apply hard work in their studies?
  9. What is the difference between hard work and talent?
  10. What lesson does this story teach us?

4. Conclusion

  • Recap the story and key lessons on hard work.
  • Encourage students to always put in effort to achieve their goals.
  • Provide feedback on participation and comprehension skills.

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