JSS 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSON NOTE Week: 7 Topic: Reading to Answer Specific Questions Duration: 40 Minutes Subject: English Language Theme: Reading Skills Performance Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Explain what it means to read to answer specific questions. 2. Identify key words in a question.
READING TO ANSWER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS “Reading to answer specific questions” means reading a passage with a clear purpose — to find exact information that answers given questions. It’s a reading comprehension skill where the reader focuses on locating specific details in a text instead of reading everything carefully. Example: If the question is: “When did
READING PASSAGE: The River’s Gift The villagers of Lantana depended on the river that flowed beside their town. Every morning, people fetched water, washed clothes, and fished along its gentle banks. The river provided everything they needed — food, water, and even stories told by the elders about its mysterious spirit. One summer, the rains
READING FOR THE MAIN AND SUPPORTING IDEAS Reading for the main and supporting ideas means identifying the most important point (main idea) that the writer wants to communicate, along with the details (supporting ideas) that explain or prove that main idea. MAIN IDEA The main idea is the central point or message of a
50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers on Prose INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 1. Prose is a form of writing that uses __________. A. Rhyme and rhythm B. Ordinary language C. Verse and stanza D. Musical tone 2. The main characteristic of prose is that it is
50 Multiple Choice Questions on Poetry INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 1. What is poetry? A. A long story written in paragraphs B. A short story about animals C. A form of literature that expresses feelings and ideas beautifully D. A type of newspaper writing 2. A poem
