Reading Passage on Drug Use and Consequence of Lack of Consumer Educational Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 5 English Studies

READING PASSAGE ON DRUG USE AND CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CONSUMER EDUCATION SECOND TERM WEEK 5 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 5

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – READING 

TOPIC – DRUG USE AND CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CONSUMER EDUCATION 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read the passage with correct pronunciation and fluency.

2. explain the meaning of drug use and drug abuse.

3. state the consequences of drug abuse.

4. define consumer education in simple terms.

5. extract main ideas from the passage.

6. answer questions based on the passage correctly.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to read and understand simple passages. This lesson builds on that knowledge by guiding them to read a passage on drug use and consumer education and answer questions correctly.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. English Language textbook

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk.

3. Printed copies of the reading passage.

4. Flashcards containing key vocabulary (drug abuse, consumer, education, prescription).

5. Charts showing dangers of drug abuse.

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

READING PASSAGE:

Drug Use and Consequences of Lack of Consumer Education

Drug use refers to the taking of medicines or substances for treatment of illness or for other purposes. Drugs are very important in keeping people healthy when used correctly. However, when drugs are abused or taken without proper knowledge, they can cause serious harm to the body.

One major problem related to drug use is drug abuse. Drug abuse happens when people take drugs without a doctor’s prescription or in the wrong quantity. This can lead to dangerous health problems such as addiction, organ damage, or even death.

Another issue is the lack of consumer education. Consumer education means teaching people how to use goods and services correctly and safely. When people do not have proper information about drugs, they may buy fake drugs or use medicines wrongly.

Fake or expired drugs can be very harmful to the body. They may not cure illnesses and can even make the sickness worse. In some cases, people lose their lives because they used harmful drugs.

Therefore, it is important for people to be educated about the proper use of drugs. Governments, teachers, and health workers should help to educate the public on safe drug use.

In conclusion, drug use must be done carefully, and people should always be properly informed to avoid dangers caused by misuse of drugs.

QUESTIONS

1. What is drug use?

2. What is drug abuse?

3. Mention two dangers of drug abuse.

4. What is consumer education?

5. Why is it important to use drugs correctly?

PRESENTATION

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

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher asks pupils questions about medicines they have taken before and whether they know how to use drugs correctly.

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

2. The teacher explains the meaning of drug use and introduces the concept of drug abuse.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and contribute answers.

3. The teacher introduces the reading passage on drug use and consequences of lack of consumer education and distributes copies to the pupils.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils receive the passage and follow along.

4. The teacher reads the passage aloud with correct pronunciation, intonation, and expression.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully and repeat difficult words after the teacher.

5. The teacher guides pupils to read the passage silently and then aloud in turns.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read individually and in groups.

6. The teacher explains difficult words and asks comprehension questions based on the passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer questions and learn new vocabulary.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of proper drug use and consumer education.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the summary and respond to 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. read the passage with correct pronunciation and fluency.

2. differentiate between drug use and drug abuse.

3. state 2 consequences of drug abuse.

4. define consumer education in simple terms.