Reading Passage on Attribute of Truthfulness primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 10 English Studies

READING PASSAGE ON ATTRIBUTE OF TRUTHFULNESS PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) FIRST TERM WEEK 10 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – READING COMPREHENSION 

TOPIC – READING PASSAGE ON ATTRIBUTE OF TRUTHFULNESS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Read the passage fluently and correctly.

2. Explain the meaning of truthfulness.

3. Identify the importance of truthfulness.

4. Mention examples of truthful behaviour.

5. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

6. Use vocabulary words from the passage in sentences.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already understand good moral values. This lesson focuses on truthfulness as an important moral value.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Reading passage chart

2. Flashcards with vocabulary words

3. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

4. English textbook

5. Pupils’ notebooks

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

Truthfulness is the habit of always telling the truth and not telling lies. A truthful person is honest, reliable, and trustworthy.

Truthfulness is an important moral value that helps people to live peacefully and build good relationships with others.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about truthfulness, its meaning, and its importance in school, home, and society.

Important Ideas in Truthfulness

• Honesty

• Trust

• Integrity

• Sincerity

• Fairness

• Responsibility

A person who is truthful does not cheat, lie, or deceive others. Instead, such a person admits mistakes and tells the truth at all times.

Importance of Truthfulness

Truthfulness helps to:

• build trust among people

• promote peace in society

• develop good character

• make a person respected and reliable

• Pupils should always practise truthfulness in their daily lives at home and in school.

READING PASSAGE: TRUTHFULNESS

Truthfulness is the act of always telling the truth. A truthful person does not lie or deceive others. Truthfulness is an important moral value that everyone should practise.

In school, pupils are expected to be truthful in their work and behaviour. A truthful pupil admits mistakes and does not cheat during tests or examinations.

Being truthful helps to build trust among friends, teachers, and family members. People respect those who are honest and truthful because they can be trusted.

Truthfulness also helps to create peace in the society. When people tell the truth, misunderstandings and conflicts are reduced.

Every child should practise truthfulness at all times to become a good and responsible citizen.

New Words and Meanings

• Truthfulness – The habit of always telling the truth.

• Lie – To say something that is not true.

• Deceive – To trick or make someone believe something false.

• Admit – To accept or say that something is true.

• Mistake – Something done wrongly.

• Cheat – To act dishonestly to gain advantage.

• Trust – Belief that someone is honest and reliable.

• Respect – Good opinion or regard for someone.

• Conflict – A disagreement or fight.

• Citizen – A person who lives in a country and follows its laws.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is truthfulness?

2. What does a truthful person do?

3. How does truthfulness help in school?

4. Why do people respect truthful persons?

5. How does truthfulness help society?

WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH TRUTHFULNESS

• Honesty – The quality of always telling the truth and not cheating.

• Truth – Something that is correct and not false.

• Trust – Belief that someone is reliable and can be depended on.

• Integrity – The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

• Sincerity – The quality of being honest, genuine, and truthful in actions and words.

• Fairness – Treating people equally and justly without cheating or bias.

• Responsibility – The duty of doing what is expected of you correctly.

• Moral – A rule or belief about what is right and wrong behaviour.

• Character – The qualities that make a person behave in a particular way.

• Discipline – The ability to obey rules and control one’s behaviour.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is a lie?

2. What is trust?

3. What is a mistake?

4. What is cheating?

5. What is a citizen?

B. Make Sentences with These Words

6. truthfulness

7. honesty

8. trust

9. mistake

10. respect

SUMMARY

Pupils learned about truthfulness as an important moral value, its meaning, importance, and how it helps to build trust and peace in society.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils questions on honesty and truthfulness.

Examples:

• Is it good to lie?

• What happens when someone tells the truth?

• Have you ever been praised for telling the truth?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and share their ideas.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of truthfulness as always telling the truth and not lying or deceiving others.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and participate in the discussion.

3. The teacher presents the reading passage and reads it aloud with correct pronunciation and expression.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully and follow the reading.

4. The teacher guides pupils to read the passage aloud, sentence by sentence and paragraph by paragraph.

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

5. The teacher explains difficult words from the passage using simple explanations and examples.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and ask questions where necessary.

6. The teacher highlights important moral lessons from the passage such as honesty, trust, and good behaviour.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and mention moral lessons learned.

7. The teacher asks comprehension questions based on the passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions orally and in writing.

8. The teacher guides pupils to identify vocabulary words related to truthfulness.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention and use the words in sentences.

9. The teacher corrects pupils’ pronunciation and answers where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections and improve their reading.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising the meaning and importance of truthfulness.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the summary and ask questions.

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 truthfulness?

2. Mention two benefits of truthfulness.

3. Why should pupils be truthful?

4. What is cheating?

5. Use the word honesty in a sentence.