Lesson Plan Title:

Grade 2 Home Language Lesson Plan: Comprehension

Materials Needed:

• Storybook or passage suitable for Grade 2 reading level
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with comprehension questions
• Coloured pencils or crayons
• Audio recording of the story (optional)
• Chart paper and markers

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of key details in the story.
2. Identify the main idea and supporting details.
3. Answer literal and inferential comprehension questions.
4. Retell important parts of the story in their own words.
5. Improve listening and reading skills.

Vocabulary:

1. Character – A person or animal in a story.
2. Setting – Where and when the story takes place.
3. Summary – A brief statement of the main points of a story.
4. Plot – The sequence of events in a story.
5. Problem – The challenge or conflict in the story.

Previous Learning:

Students previously learned about identifying different parts of a book (title, author, illustrations) and how to make predictions before reading a story.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

1. Challenge: Difficulty understanding the story.
2. Solution: Use visual aids and gestures to explain difficult parts.
3. Challenge: Struggling to express answers verbally.
4. Solution: Allow responses through drawing or acting.
5. Challenge: Limited attention span.
6. Solution: Break activities into smaller, manageable parts.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

1. Introduction to Learning Objectives: Briefly explain what students will learn and the importance of understanding a story.
2. Activate Prior Knowledge: Ask students to recall and share their favourite stories and discuss what makes a story interesting.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

1. Reading the Story (10 minutes):
2. Read the selected story aloud to the class. If available, play the audio recording alongside reading.
3. Pause at key moments to ask predictive questions and to engage students in discussion.
4. Guided Discussion (6 minutes):
5. Discuss the story’s characters, setting, and plot as a class.
6. Use the whiteboard to list key points and vocabulary words from the story.
7. Comprehension Questions (8 minutes):
8. Distribute worksheets with questions about the story.
9. Ensure questions cover literal (e.g., “What happened to…?”) and inferential (e.g., “Why do you think…?”) comprehension.
10. Group Activity (8 minutes):
11. Divide the class into small groups.
12. Assign each group a different part of the story to summarise using drawings on chart paper.
13. Allow groups to present their summaries to the class.

End Activities (4 minutes):

1. Exit Ticket Activity:
2. Ask students to draw their favourite part of the story and write one sentence about it.
3. Collect drawings as a way to check for understanding.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

• Observe students during the guided discussion and group activity to ensure participation and engagement.
• Review answers on comprehension question worksheets.
• Assess students’ exit ticket drawings and sentences to gauge grasp of the story’s main ideas.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

1. For struggling readers:
2. Pair them with stronger readers during group activities.
3. Provide additional visual aids or simplified texts.
4. For advanced learners:
5. Encourage them to come up with alternative endings for the story.
6. Ask them to write a short summary of the story independently.

Teaching Notes:

• Emphasise the enjoyment of stories to foster a love for reading.
• Encourage students to ask questions and express their thoughts during discussions.
• Ensure that all students, regardless of ability, participate and feel valued in the activities.
• Use inclusive language and make materials accessible for students with disabilities, e.g., large print texts or audio support for visually impaired students.