Reading Passage on Information Communication Technology Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 9 English Studies

READING PASSAGE ON INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) FIRST TERM WEEK 9 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 9

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – READING COMPREHENSION 

TOPIC – READING PASSAGE ON INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Reading Passage on Information Communication Technology

3. New Words and Meanings

4. Compression Questions

5. Words Associated with Information Communication Technology

6. Practice Exercise/Assignment/Test Questions and Answers

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read the passage fluently and correctly.

2. explain what Information Communication Technology (ICT) means.

3. identify devices used in ICT.

4. state the importance of ICT in everyday life.

5. answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

6. use ICT-related words in sentences.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can already read simple passages and understand meanings of words. This lesson introduces them to ICT and its importance in modern life.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of ICT devices (computer, phone, radio, television)

2. Flashcards with ICT vocabulary

3. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

4. English Language textbook

5. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials

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

Information Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the use of electronic devices to store, process, and share information. It helps people to communicate and learn more easily and quickly.

ICT is very important in our daily lives because it makes communication faster and helps people get information from different places in the world.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about ICT, common ICT devices, and their uses.

Examples of ICT Devices:

• Computer

• Mobile phone

• Radio

• Television

• Tablet

ICT is used in homes, schools, offices, hospitals, and many other places. It makes learning and communication easier, faster, and more effective.

READING PASSAGE: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Information Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the use of electronic devices to store, process, and share information. ICT helps people to communicate easily and access information quickly.

Common ICT devices include computers, mobile phones, radios, televisions, and tablets. These devices are used in schools, homes, offices, and hospitals.

Computers are used for typing, storing information, and learning. Mobile phones help people to make calls and send messages. Radios and televisions are used to receive news and educational programmes.

ICT has made life easier, faster, and more comfortable. It helps students to learn better and allows people to communicate with others around the world.

New Words and Meanings

• Information – Facts or details about something.

• Communication – The act of sharing or exchanging information.

• Technology – The use of scientific knowledge to make tools and machines.

• ICT – The use of electronic devices to communicate and share information.

• Device – A machine made for a special purpose.

• Computer – An electronic machine used for storing and processing information.

• Mobile Phone – A device used for making calls and sending messages.

• Store – To keep information for future use.

• Process – To handle or work on information.

• Access – To be able to reach or use something.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is ICT?

2. Mention three ICT devices.

3. What is a computer used for?

4. How do mobile phones help people?

5. Why is ICT important?

6. Where can ICT devices be used?

WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH ICT

• Computer – An electronic machine used for storing, processing, and producing information.

• Mobile phone – A portable device used for making calls, sending messages, and accessing information.

• Internet – A global network that allows people to share and access information worldwide.

• Radio – A device used for receiving news, music, and other programmes through sound signals.

• Television – An electronic device used for watching programmes with sound and pictures.

• Tablet – A small portable computer used for learning, games, and communication.

• Email – A method of sending and receiving messages using the internet.

• Communication – The process of sharing or exchanging information.

• Technology – The use of scientific knowledge to create tools and machines that solve problems.

• Device – A machine or tool made for a particular purpose.

• Keyboard – A part of the computer used for typing letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Mouse – A device used to control the movement of a computer pointer.

• Screen – The part of a computer or phone where information is displayed.

• Network – A system that connects computers and devices to share information.

• Information – Facts or details about something.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/HOMEWORK/TEST QUESTIONS AND

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is communication?

2. What is a device?

3. What is technology?

4. Mention two ICT devices.

5. What is information?

B. Make Sentences with These Words

6. computer

7. mobile phone

8. internet

9. communication

10. technology

ANSWERS

A. Answer the Questions

1. Communication is the process of sharing or exchanging information.

2. A device is a machine or tool made for a particular purpose.

3. Technology is the use of scientific knowledge to create tools and machines that solve problems.

4. Two ICT devices are computer and mobile phone.

5. Information is facts or details about something.

B. Make Sentences with These Words

6. Computer – I use a computer to learn in school.

7. Mobile phone – My father uses a mobile phone to make calls.

8. Internet – We use the internet to search for information.

9. Communication – Communication helps people to share ideas.

10. Technology – Technology makes life easier and faster.

SUMMARY

Pupils learned about Information Communication Technology (ICT), its meaning, common devices, importance, and related vocabulary words used in everyday communication.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils questions such as:

• Have you seen a computer before?

• Do you use a mobile phone?

• What do people use television for?

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

2. The teacher explains the meaning of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as the use of electronic devices to store, process, and share information.

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

3. The teacher presents ICT devices.

Examples:

• computer

• mobile phone

• radio

• television

• tablet

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and name the ICT devices.

4. The teacher explains the uses of ICT devices.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and give examples of how ICT is used in daily life.

5. The teacher reads the passage aloud while pupils listen carefully.

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

6. The teacher guides pupils to read the passage aloud, sentence by sentence.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the passage with correct pronunciation and expression.

7. The teacher explains difficult words in the passage.

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

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

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

9. The teacher guides pupils to identify ICT-related words from the passage.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention and spell ICT vocabulary words.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising ICT meaning, devices, and importance.

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 ICT?

2. mention four ICT devices.

3. what is a mobile phone used for?

5. why is ICT important in schools?

6. use the word computer in a sentence.