Lesson Plan: Comprehension for Primary 2

Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Comprehension Grade Level: Primary 2 (7-8 years old)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what comprehension means. - Explain that comprehension is the ability to understand and make sense of what we read. - Share with the students that today, they will be learning strategies to improve their comprehension skills.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip related to a familiar topic, such as animals or sports. - Engage the students in a brief discussion about the video, asking questions like: - What did you see in the video? - What do you think the video was about? - Did you understand everything that was happening in the video?

1. Introduction to Comprehension Strategies (10 minutes):
   • Explain to the students that there are different strategies they can use to improve their comprehension skills.
   • Introduce and briefly explain the following strategies:
     • Predicting: Making guesses about what might happen next in a story.
     • Visualizing: Creating mental images of the events or characters in a story.
     • Making Connections: Relating the story to personal experiences or other books they have read.
     • Asking Questions: Asking themselves questions while reading to better understand the text.
2. Guided Reading Activity (15 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a short story or passage appropriate for their reading level.
   • Read the story aloud as a class, modeling the use of comprehension strategies.
   • Pause at certain points to ask questions related to the story, encouraging students to use the strategies discussed.
   • Allow students to share their predictions, visualizations, connections, and questions with the class.
3. Independent Reading and Worksheet Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a comprehension worksheet to each student.
   • Instruct the students to read a different short story or passage independently.
   • Encourage them to use the comprehension strategies discussed earlier while reading.
   • After reading, students should complete the worksheet, answering questions about the story.

Questioning: - During the guided reading activity, ask questions to assess students’ comprehension and encourage critical thinking. - Use a combination of literal, inferential, and evaluative questions. - Examples of questions: - What do you think will happen next? - Can you describe how the main character looks? - How do you think the character feels in this situation? - Why do you think the character made that decision?

Assessment: - Monitor students’ participation and engagement during the guided reading activity. - Collect and review completed comprehension worksheets to assess individual understanding. - Use anecdotal notes to record observations of students’ use of comprehension strategies.

Differentiation: - Provide different reading materials based on students’ reading levels to ensure appropriate challenge and support. - Offer additional support to struggling readers by providing simplified texts or reading together in a small group. - For advanced readers, provide more complex texts or additional comprehension questions to deepen their understanding.

Plenary: - Gather the students together for a class discussion. - Ask students to share their experiences using the comprehension strategies during the guided reading and independent reading activities. - Discuss the effectiveness of the strategies and how they helped improve their understanding of the text. - Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing comprehension strategies in their future reading.

Video Resources: 1. “Reading Comprehension Strategies for Kids” by Teach Starter: - Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ud3t2TzKxQ

1. “Comprehension Strategies for Primary Students” by Teacher’s Pet:
   • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XjgHEctcy0

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Comprehension Strategies Worksheet” by Education.com: - Link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/comprehension-strategies.pdf

1. “Reading Comprehension Strategies Worksheet” by Super Teacher Worksheets:
   • Link: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/comprehension/reading-comprehension-strategies_WMTZD.pdf

Note: The provided links are examples of video and worksheet resources. Educators should review and select resources that align with their specific curriculum and teaching objectives.