Passage on an Accident/Event Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 5 English Studies

PASSAGE ON AN ACCIDENT/EVENT PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) FIRST TERM WEEK 5 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 5 

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – READING 

PREVIOUS LESSON – 

TOPIC – PASSAGE ON AN ACCIDENT/EVENT 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Reading Passage

3. Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read and understand a passage on an accident or event.

2. identify the main idea in the passage.

3. mention the causes of an accident or event described in the passage.

4. identify key details such as time, place, and people involved.

5. answer comprehension questions correctly from the passage.

6. explain the meaning of new words in the passage.

7. retell the passage in their own words.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can read a simple passage and describe an accident or event.

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 Materials

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON 

PASSAGE ON AN ACCIDENT

One rainy Monday morning, there was heavy traffic on the road leading to the city. People were rushing to work and school. Suddenly, a speeding car tried to overtake a bus at a sharp bend.

The driver lost control of the vehicle because the road was slippery. The car collided with a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. The motorcyclist fell and sustained injuries. Passengers in the car were also shocked and injured.

Some passers-by quickly rushed to the scene to help the victims. They called for an ambulance, and the injured people were taken to the nearest hospital. The police also arrived to control the traffic and investigate the cause of the accident.

The accident caused a long traffic jam, but normal movement was later restored. Everyone learned a lesson about the importance of careful driving, especially during rainy weather.

WORDS AND MEANINGS

1. Traffic – Movement of vehicles on the road

2. Overtake – To pass another vehicle moving in the same direction

3. Slippery – Smooth and dangerous to walk or drive on

4. Collided – Hit something with force

5. Injuries – Physical harm or damage to the body

6. Victims – People who suffer from an accident or problem

7. Ambulance – A vehicle used to carry sick or injured people to hospital

8. Investigate – To find out the cause of something

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. When did the accident happen?

2. What caused the accident?

3. Who was injured in the accident?

4. Who helped the victims?

5. Where were the injured people taken?

6. What did the police do at the scene?

7. What lesson did people learn from the accident?

8. Why was the road slippery?

ANSWERS

1. The accident happened on a rainy Monday morning.

2. A speeding car tried to overtake a bus and lost control.

3. The motorcyclist and passengers in the car were injured.

4. Passers-by helped the victims.

5. They were taken to the nearest hospital.

6. The police controlled traffic and investigated the accident.

7. They learned to drive carefully, especially in rainy weather.

8. Because it was raining.

PRESENTATION

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

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils questions about past events they have witnessed or heard about.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and share experiences of events or accidents they know.

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 passage on an accident/event and guides the pupils to read it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the passage aloud, taking turns for correct pronunciation and fluency.

4. The teacher explains difficult words in the passage and guides pupils to understand their meanings.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify new words, understand their meanings, and use them in simple sentences.

5. The teacher asks comprehension questions based on the passage and guides pupils to answer correctly.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to questions and participate actively in class discussion.

6. The teacher corrects pupils’ mistakes and gives further explanation where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and make corrections.

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.

NEXT LESSON

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to read the passage below and answer the questions.

PASSAGE ON AN EVENT

Last Friday, our school organized its annual inter-house sports competition. Pupils from different houses participated in various sporting activities such as relay race, football, sack race, and long jump. The school field was beautifully decorated with flags and banners.

The event began at 10:00 a.m. with an opening prayer and a march past by the pupils. Parents, teachers, and invited guests were present to watch the activities. Everyone cheered loudly as the pupils competed in different events.

The highlight of the day was the final relay race, which was very exciting. Green House won the overall competition after scoring the highest points. The winners were given medals and trophies by the principal.

At the end of the event, the principal thanked everyone for their participation and encouraged pupils to always take part in sports. The event ended peacefully in the evening.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What event did the school organize?

2. When did the event take place?

3. Mention two sports activities in the event.

4. Who attended the event?

5. Which house won the competition?

6. What did the winners receive?

7. What was the highlight of the event?

8. Who gave out the prizes?

ANSWERS

1. The school organized an inter-house sports competition.

2. It took place last Friday.

3. Relay race and football.

4. Parents, teachers, and invited guests attended.

5. Green House won the competition.

6. They received medals and trophies.

7. The final relay race was the highlight.

8. The principal gave out the prizes.

2. WORDS AND MEANINGS

Match each word with its corresponding meaning:

1. Competition – A prize given to winners.

2. Relay race – The most exciting part of something.

3. Decorated – To take part in something.

4. Guests – Given support or advice to do something.

5. Highlight – An event where people try to win by doing better than others.

6. Trophy – Visitors invited to an event.

7. Participate – A race where team members take turns running.

8. Encouraged – Made more attractive with decorations.

ANSWERS

1. Competition – An event where people try to win by doing better than others.

2. Relay race – A race where team members take turns running.

3. Decorated – Made more attractive with decorations.

4. Guests – Visitors invited to an event.

5. Highlight – The most exciting part of something.

6. Trophy – A prize given to winners.

7. Participate – To take part in something.

8. Encouraged – Given support or advice to do something.