Reading Passage on the Importance of Nature Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 8 English Studies

READING PASSAGE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – READING 

TOPIC – IMPORTANCE OF NATURE 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. read the passage fluently with correct pronunciation.

2. explain the meaning of nature.

3. state the importance of nature to human beings.

4. identify activities that can harm nature.

5. answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know about the environment and its components. This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping them understand the importance of nature through reading and comprehension activities.

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. Pictures/charts showing natural features such as trees, rivers, and animals.

5. Flashcards containing key vocabulary words from the pass age.

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: THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE

Nature refers to everything that exists in the environment naturally, such as plants, animals, rivers, mountains, forests, air, and water. Nature is very important because it supports life on earth.

Plants provide us with oxygen, food, medicine, and shelter. Animals also play important roles in maintaining the balance of nature. Rivers, lakes, and rainfall supply us with water for drinking, farming, and other daily activities.

Nature helps to keep the environment clean and healthy. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere. They also help to prevent soil erosion and flooding. Forests provide homes for many animals and birds.

Human beings depend on nature for survival. Farmers rely on fertile soil and rainfall to grow crops. Many industries use natural resources to produce goods and services. Nature also provides beautiful scenery that people enjoy during recreation and tourism.

However, nature can be harmed by activities such as deforestation, pollution, and bush burning. Therefore, everyone should help to protect the environment by planting trees, disposing of waste properly, and conserving natural resources.

In conclusion, nature is a valuable gift that supports life and improves our well-being. We must protect and preserve it for future generations.

VOCABULARY

1. Nature – Everything that exists naturally in the environment.

2. Environment – The surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live.

3. Conserve – To protect and use something carefully.

4. Deforestation – The cutting down of trees in large numbers.

5. Resources – Useful materials provided by nature.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What is nature?

2. Mention four things found in nature.

3. State three importance of nature.

4. How do trees help the environment?

5. Mention two activities that can harm nature.

6. What can people do to protect nature?

7. Why is nature important to human beings?

8. What is deforestation?

9. What does the word “conserve” mean?

10. Give a suitable title for the passage.

PRESENTATION

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

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher displays pictures of trees, rivers, animals, and forests and asks pupils what they know about them.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils observe the pictures and identify the natural features shown.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of nature and discusses some examples found in the environment.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and mention other examples of nature.

3. The teacher introduces the reading passage titled “The Importance of Nature” and distributes copies to the pupils.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils receive the passage and prepare to read.

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

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

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 from the passage and asks comprehension questions.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer the questions and learn the meanings of new words.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of protecting nature and the environment.

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,

1. what is nature?

2. mention two things found in nature.

3. state two importance of nature.

4. what do trees release into the atmosphere?

5. mention one activity that can harm nature.

TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS

1. Nature includes plants, animals, rivers, and ______.

2. Trees absorb ______ dioxide from the atmosphere.

3. Forests provide homes for many ______ and birds.

4. Human beings depend on nature for ______.

5. We should ______ nature for future generations.

6. Explain the meaning of nature.

7. Mention three importance of nature.

8. How do trees help the environment?

9. State two activities that can damage nature.

10. Suggest three ways of protecting nature.

ANSWERS

1. forests

2. carbon

3. animals

4. survival

5. conserve/protect

6. Nature is everything that exists naturally in the environment.

7. It provides food, oxygen, water, medicine, and shelter (any three).

8. Trees provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, and help keep the environment clean.

9. Deforestation and pollution.

10. Planting trees, proper waste disposal, and conserving natural resources.