Differentiating between Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas in a Passage Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
JSS 1 First Term English Grammar Lesson Note
Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Comprehension and Vocabulary
Sub-topic: Differentiating between Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas in a Passage
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Differentiate between the main idea and supporting ideas in a passage.
- Identify adjectives used to describe people in the passage.
- Expand their vocabulary by learning new adjectives.
Keywords:
- Main idea
- Supporting ideas
- Adjectives
- Vocabulary
Set Induction (5 minutes):
The teacher will ask the students if they have ever described a family member or friend and what words they used to describe them. This will lead to a brief discussion on the importance of using descriptive words (adjectives) when talking about people.
Entry Behaviour:
Students are familiar with basic reading and comprehension skills from primary school.
Learning Resources:
- Textbook: Effective English for JSS 1
- A short passage for comprehension (printed or written on the board)
- Vocabulary cards with adjectives
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have previously learned about adjectives and how to use them in sentences. This lesson will expand on using adjectives in context while focusing on differentiating between the main idea and supporting details in a passage.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Vocabulary development
Learning Materials:
- Printed passage for class reading
- Vocabulary cards with adjectives for describing people
Reference Book:
- Effective English for J.S.S 1, page 69
Content:
Comprehension Passage:
The writer describes his aunt, Mrs. Catherine Odinachi Ezeru, who lives in a village called Ifite Ukpo, near the Onitsha – Enugu road in Anambra State. She is kind, beautiful, short, and fat. Mrs. Catherine is always surrounded by children, as they find comfort in her kindness and welcoming nature.
Vocabulary (Adjectives):
- Shiny (/ˈsaɪmi/) – smooth and bright.
- Pale (/peɪl/) – having skin that is almost white.
- Cheerful (/ˈtʃɪəfl/) – happy and showing it by how you behave.
- Welcoming (/ˈwelkəmɪŋ/) – making people feel happy and relaxed.
- Calm (/kɑːm/) – quiet and without excitement.
Presentation (Steps):
Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- The teacher introduces the topic by explaining the difference between the main idea (the most important thought in a passage) and supporting ideas (the details that explain the main idea).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Write the comprehension passage on the board.
- Explain the meaning of the main idea and supporting details.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and ask questions for better understanding.
Step 2: Reading the Passage (10 minutes)
- The teacher reads the passage aloud to the students and asks them to follow along.
- After reading, the teacher asks students to identify the main idea of the passage (e.g., the description of the writer’s aunt).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide students to identify the main idea and supporting details in the passage.
Learners’ Activities:
- Read the passage and identify the main idea and supporting details.
Step 3: Vocabulary Development (10 minutes)
- The teacher explains the adjectives used in the passage and their meanings, using vocabulary cards for visual aid.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use vocabulary cards to present the adjectives.
- Ask students to create sentences using the new vocabulary.
Learners’ Activities:
- Write down the adjectives and use them in sentences.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide the students in reading and identifying the main and supporting ideas.
- Assist students in understanding new vocabulary and using them in sentences.
- Provide practice exercises from the textbook.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in reading the passage.
- Identify the main and supporting ideas.
- Use new vocabulary in sentences and complete the practice exercises.
Assessment:
- Identify the main idea of the passage.
- List three supporting details from the passage.
- Define the adjectives learned in the lesson and use each in a sentence.
Evaluation Questions:
- Who is described in the passage?
- What is the main idea of the passage?
- Give two supporting details about Mrs. Catherine.
- What does the word “welcoming” mean?
- What does “shiny” describe?
- Use the word “cheerful” in a sentence.
- Where does Mrs. Catherine live?
- What do children think of Mrs. Catherine?
- How is Mrs. Catherine described physically?
- Give an example of an adjective from the passage and its meaning.
Conclusion:
The teacher will walk around to check students’ work, correct mistakes, and answer questions. The students will be encouraged to use adjectives when describing people or places in their compositions.
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