Lesson plan

Topic

Lesson 6: Comprehension Skills – Aim: Answer questions about a story read in class

Objectives

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the story by answering questions.
• Students will practice critical thinking and comprehension skills.
• Students will enhance their ability to express thoughts verbally.

Materials

• A short story (printed copy)
• Comprehension questions (printed)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers for visual aids

Grade/Age Group

Year or Grade 1

Subject

Reading

Lesson Length

20 minutes

Class Size

1 student

Curriculum Alignment

National Curriculum - iReady

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	3 mins	Introduce the topic of comprehension. Briefly explain what will be done today.
2	Read the Story	5 mins	Read the selected story aloud to the student, encouraging engagement and interaction.
3	Discuss the Story	5 mins	Ask the student guiding questions about the story to stimulate discussion and comprehension.
4	Comprehension Questions	5 mins	Hand out comprehension questions. Allow the student time to answer them independently.
5	Review Answers	2 mins	Go through the answers together, providing feedback and reinforcing correct responses.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign homework related to the story without asking students to present it.

Assessment

• Informal assessment during discussion and answers to comprehension questions.
• Review of homework as it is submitted in the next class.

Notes

• Ensure to provide encouragement throughout the lesson.
• Adapt questions based on the student's understanding and responses.

Lesson script

Introduction

"Good morning! Today we are going to focus on comprehension skills. Can you tell me what you think ‘comprehension’ means? (Pause for response) That's right! It means understanding what we read. Our goal for today is to read a short story and then answer some questions about it. Are you ready to get started?"

Read the Story

"Great! Now, I have a story for us to read together. This is a printed copy of the story. I’m going to read it aloud, and I want you to listen closely. Feel free to ask questions or share your thoughts as we go along. (Begin reading the story aloud.)"

After completing the reading, say: "Wow! That was an exciting story! Did you enjoy it? What was your favorite part? (Pause for the student to respond.) Thank you for sharing!"

Discuss the Story

"Now, let’s dive a little deeper into the story. I have a few questions to guide our discussion.

1. Who was the main character of the story?
2. What was the problem the character faced?
3. How did the character solve the problem? Think about your answers and let’s talk about each question one by one. (Encourage discussion based on responses.)"

Comprehension Questions

"Now that we've discussed the story, I have some comprehension questions for you. (Hand out the printed comprehension questions.) Please take your time to read each question and answer them as best as you can. Remember, this is just for you to show what you’ve understood, so don’t worry if it’s hard. You can do it!"

Allow the student time to answer the questions independently.

Review Answers

"Okay, how did it go with the questions? Let’s go through them together.

1. For the first question, what did you write?
2. That's a great answer! (Continue through questions, providing positive reinforcement and corrections where necessary.) Remember, it's okay to make mistakes; that's how we learn!"

Homework Assignment

"Before we finish our lesson today, I have a little homework for you. I would like you to think about the story we read and draw your favorite scene from it on a piece of chart paper. You can add some sentences about why you chose that scene too. Make sure to bring it to our next class! Thank you so much for your hard work today! I'm really proud of you!"

Homework

1. Who was the main character in the story?
2. Describe the main character's traits. What made them unique?
3. What was the main problem the character faced? Provide details.
4. How did the character attempt to solve the problem? List the steps taken.
5. Was the solution effective? Why or why not?
6. Identify a supporting character in the story. How did this character contribute to the main character’s journey?
7. What lessons or morals can be learned from the story? Explain your thoughts.
8. Reflecting on the story, what was your favorite part? Why did it resonate with you?
9. Choose one scene from the story and describe it in your own words.
10. Draw or illustrate a scene from the story and write a few sentences explaining why you chose that moment.