Non-Fiction Passage Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 2 English Studies

NON-FICTION PASSAGE PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) FIRST TERM WEEK 2 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 2

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – READING 

TOPIC – NON-FICTION PASSAGE 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Reading Passage

3. Words and Meanings

4. Practical Exercises

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, most pupils should be able to:

1. define a non-fiction passage.

2. read the passage fluently with correct pronunciation.

3. identify main ideas in a non-fiction passage.

4. answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

5. explain the importance of clean water to health.

6. mention diseases caused by dirty water.

7. use new vocabulary words from the passage in sentences.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can read simple passage loud and clear.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of course book.

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON 

INTRODUCTION

A non-fiction passage is a type of reading text that gives true information about real events, people, places, or things. It is not a story made up by the writer.

FEATURES OF NON-FICTION PASSAGE

A non-fiction passage:

1. Gives real facts and information

2. Is based on truth and reality

3. May include dates, places, and names

4. Is written to inform, educate, or explain

5. Can be found in textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and reports

EXAMPLES OF NON-FICTION TOPICS

1. Clean water and health

2. UNICEF and children’s welfare

3. NAFDAC and food safety

4. Biography of a famous person

5. Climate and weather

6. Tourism in Nigeria

IMPORTANCE OF NON-FICTION PASSAGES

1. It helps pupils learn real facts.

2. It improves knowledge and vocabulary.

3. It builds reading and comprehension skills.

4. It helps in examinations and studies.

READING PASSAGE: CLEAN WATER AND GOOD HEALTH

Clean water is very important for good health. People need clean water for drinking, cooking, washing, and bathing. When water is not clean, it can cause diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea.

In many communities, people are advised to boil or treat water before drinking it. Boiling water kills harmful germs and bacteria that can make people sick. Children are especially encouraged to drink clean water every day to stay healthy and strong.

Governments and health organizations also work to provide safe drinking water to communities. They build boreholes, water treatment plants, and wells to ensure that people have access to clean water.

Good hygiene practices, such as washing hands with soap and clean water, also help to prevent diseases. Everyone should take responsibility for keeping water sources clean.

In conclusion, clean water is essential for life, health, and development. We must all work together to protect and use water wisely.

WORDS AND MEANINGS

1. Hygiene – Clean habits that keep people healthy

2. Disease – Illness that makes people sick

3. Germs – Very small organisms that cause sickness

4. Treat – To make something safe or better

5. Access – The ability to get or use something

6. Essential – Very important or necessary

7. Community – A group of people living in the same area

8. Prevent – To stop something from happening

PRACTICE EXERCISES

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – B. 

1. Clean water is important for _____.

A. games

B. health

C. farming only

D. dancing

2. Dirty water can cause _____.

A. diseases

B. happiness

C. strength

D. music

3. One disease caused by dirty water is _____.

A. malaria

B. cholera

C. cough

D. headache

4. Water can be made safe by _____.

A. freezing

B. painting

C. shaking

D. boiling

5. Germs are _____.

A. animals

B. plants

C. small organisms

D. foods

6. Governments build _____ to supply clean water.

A. schools

B. boreholes

C. markets

D. roads

7. Hygiene means _____.

A. clean habits

B. dirty habits

C. fighting

D. sleeping

8. Clean water is needed for _____.

A. washing

B. fighting

C. shouting

D. jumping

9. We should wash hands with _____.

A. oil

B. soap and water

C. sand

D. ink

10. Clean water is essential for _____.

A. life

B. noise

C. play only

D. games only

SECTION B – COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why is clean water important?

2. Mention two diseases caused by dirty water.

3. What can people do to make water safe for drinking?

4. Name two ways governments provide clean water.

5. Why should children drink clean water?

SECTION A – ANSWER KEYS

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C

6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. A

SECTION B – ANSWER KEYS

1. Clean water is important for good health.

2. Cholera and typhoid.

3. They should boil or treat water.

4. Boreholes and water treatment plants.

5. To stay healthy and strong.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions about water and health.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and mention the uses of water.

2. The teacher organizes the pupils into groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Each pupil belongs to a group.

3. The teacher presents the non-fiction passage on clean water and guides the pupils to read it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the passage aloud and take turns in reading.

4. The teacher uses the passage and pupils’ responses to introduce the lesson and explains the meaning of a non-fiction passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction, understand, and explain the meaning of a non-fiction passage.

5. The teacher guides the pupils to identify the main ideas and important vocabulary in the passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify main ideas and explain difficult words with the teacher’s help.

6. The teacher asks comprehension questions based on the passage and gives clarification where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions correctly and participate actively in class discussion.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson on the board and gives appropriate evaluation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is a non-fiction passage?

2. give two examples of non-fiction topics.

3. why is clean water important for health?

4. mention two diseases caused by dirty water.

5. how can water be made safe for drinking?

6. mention two ways government provides clean water.

7. what is hygiene?

8. why should children drink clean water every day?

9. answer all comprehension questions from  the passage correctly.