Reading Passage on Modern Medicines and Morals Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 1 English Studies

READING PASSAGE ON MODERN MEDICINES AND MORAL PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 1 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 1

PRIMARY 

THEME – READING 

PREVIOUS LESSON – 

TOPIC – READING PASSAGE MODERN MEDICINES AND MORAL 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read the passage on modern medicines fluently and correctly.

2. explain the meaning of modern medicines.

3. identify different forms of modern medicines such as tablets, syrups, and injections.

4. state the importance of modern medicines in healthcare.

5. mention the dangers of misuse or overdose of medicines.

6. answer comprehension questions based on the passage correctly.

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

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can read simple passage and answer questions.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

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

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

PASSAGE: MODERN MEDICINES

Modern medicines are drugs produced scientifically to prevent and treat diseases. They are prepared in hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies under the supervision of trained experts.

Doctors and nurses use modern medicines to help sick people recover from illnesses such as malaria, cough, infections, and headaches. Some medicines are tablets, syrups, injections, or capsules.

Modern medicines are important because they help to reduce pain, fight diseases, and improve health. Vaccines are also modern medicines used to protect people from dangerous diseases.

People should use medicines carefully and only according to the doctor’s prescription. Taking the wrong medicine or overdose can be harmful to the body.

In conclusion, modern medicines play an important role in keeping people healthy and preventing diseases in society.

DIFFICULT WORDS AND MEANINGS

1. Scientifically – Done using scientific methods

2. Pharmaceutical – Related to the preparation and sale of medicines

3. Recover – To become healthy again after illness

4. Capsules – Small containers filled with medicine

5. Vaccines – Medicines used to protect people from diseases

6. Prescription – Written instruction from a doctor for medicine

7. Overdose – Taking too much medicine

8. Prevent – To stop something from happening

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What are modern medicines?

2. Where are modern medicines prepared?

3. Mention three forms of modern medicines.

4. Why are modern medicines important?

5. What are vaccines used for?

6. Who should prescribe medicines for sick people?

7. What can happen when a person takes an overdose?

8. State one lesson learned from the passage.

ANSWERS

1. Modern medicines are drugs produced scientifically to prevent and treat diseases.

2. They are prepared in hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies.

3. Tablets, syrups, and capsules.

4. They help reduce pain, fight diseases, and improve health.

5. Vaccines are used to protect people from diseases.

6. Doctors should prescribe medicines.

7. It can be harmful to the body.

8. Medicines should be used carefully and correctly.

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 health, sickness, and medicines they know.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and mention different medicines they have seen or used.

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 modern medicines and guides the pupils to read it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the passage aloud with 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 explains the importance of using medicines properly and warns against overdose or misuse of drugs.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and state the dangers of taking medicines wrongly.

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 are modern medicines?

2. where are modern medicines prepared?

3. mention three forms of modern medicines.

4. why are modern medicines important?

5. what are vaccines used for?

6. who should prescribe medicines for sick people?

7. what can happen when a person takes an overdose?

8. mention two health workers that help sick people.

9. why should medicines be used carefully?

10. use the following words in sentences:

a. infection

b. therapy

c. prescription

d. vaccine

WORK TO DO AT HOME

SECTION A – Passage: Morals 

INSTRUCTION – Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 

Morals are good behaviours and principles that guide the way people live in society. Good morals help people to become responsible, respectful, and trustworthy members of the community.

Children are expected to show respect to their parents, teachers, and elders. They should also be honest, obedient, hardworking, and kind to others. A child with good morals avoids stealing, lying, fighting, and bullying.

Good morals help to promote peace and unity in society. People who behave well are usually loved and respected by others. Schools and parents play important roles in teaching children good morals.

When children practise good morals, they grow into responsible adults who contribute positively to the development of the nation.

In conclusion, morals are very important in everyday life. Everyone should practise good behaviour at home, in school, and in society.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What are morals?

2. Mention four examples of good morals.

3. What behaviours should children avoid?

4. Why are good morals important in society?

5. Who teaches children good morals?

6. What happens when children practise good morals?

7. What is the meaning of unity?

8. State one lesson learned from the passage.

SECTION B – WORDS AND MEANINGS

Find the meaning of the following:

1. Morals

2. Responsible

3. Trustworthy

4. Obedient

5. Bullying

6. Unity

7. Contribute

8. Development

SECTION A ANSWERS

1. Morals are good behaviours and principles that guide the way people live in society.

2. Examples of good morals are honesty, obedience, hard work, kindness, and respect.

3. Children should avoid stealing, lying, fighting, and bullying.

4. Good morals are important because they promote peace, unity, and good behaviour in society.

5. Parents and schools teach children good morals.

6. They grow into responsible adults who contribute positively to society.

7. Unity means togetherness and peace among people.

8. Everyone should practise good morals at home, in school, and in society.

SECTION B ANSWERS

1. Morals – Good behaviours and principles

2. Responsible – Able to behave properly and make good decisions

3. Trustworthy – Able to be trusted

4. Obedient – Willing to obey rules or instructions

5. Bullying – Hurting or frightening weaker people

6. Unity – Togetherness and peace among people

7. Contribute – To help in achieving something

8. Development – Growth or improvement