## Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Senior Secondary 3
### Topic: COMPREHENSION: HELPING ADDICTS
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
**Subject:** English Language
**Duration:** 90 minutes
### Lesson Objectives:
1. **Reading Comprehension:** Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret the text about helping addicts.
2. **Critical Thinking:** Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the approaches to supporting addicts.
3. **Vocabulary Acquisition:** Students will identify and comprehend new vocabulary within the context of the reading.
4. **Discussion Skills:** Students will participate in group discussions, expressing their opinions and understanding of the topic.
### Materials Needed:
- Copies of the comprehension passage "Helping Addicts"
- Whiteboard and markers
- Notebooks and pens
- Projector (optional)
- Worksheet with comprehension questions
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Begin with a short discussion on addiction. Ask students what they know about addiction and how society views addicts.
- Pose questions like: "What kinds of addictions are there?" and "What are some common misconceptions about addicts?"
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Introduce the topic of helping addicts.
- Briefly explain the importance of understanding this issue and how it relates to societal well-being.
#### Reading Activity (25 minutes)
1. **Pre-Reading Discussion:**
- Present key vocabulary words related to the passage (e.g., rehabilitation, therapy, stigma, relapse, intervention).
- Discuss each word and provide definitions and examples.
2. **Reading the Passage:**
- Distribute copies of the passage "Helping Addicts."
- Allow students to read the passage silently.
- Alternatively, read the passage aloud as a class, asking different students to read paragraphs.
#### Comprehension Activity (25 minutes)
1. **Comprehension Questions:**
- Distribute worksheets with comprehension questions.
- Example questions might include:
- What are the main strategies mentioned for helping addicts?
- How does society's perception of addicts impact their recovery journey?
- Identify any challenges mentioned that addicts face during recovery.
- Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the questions.
2. **Review and Discussion:**
- Go over the answers to the comprehension questions as a class.
- Encourage students to refer back to the text to justify their answers.
#### Group Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Group Discussion:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a specific angle to discuss (e.g., the role of family, government policies, healthcare systems).
- Ask each group to brainstorm and outline their thoughts on how their assigned angle can better support addicts.
2. **Group Presentations:**
- Have each group present their discussion points to the class.
- Facilitate a class-wide discussion on the ideas presented, encouraging critical thinking and debate.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson about helping addicts.
- Reinforce the importance of empathy and support in the recovery process.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign students to write a reflective essay on what they learned about helping addicts and how they feel society can improve in providing support.
3. **Closing Remarks:**
- Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to continue learning and discussing important social issues like addiction.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and group activities
- Completion and accuracy of comprehension questions
- Quality of reflective essay
### Follow-Up Activities:
- Invite a social worker or counselor to talk more about addiction and support strategies.
- Organize a week-long project where students can create awareness campaigns or support groups on addiction.
This lesson plan aims to build not only comprehension skills but also empathy and a broader understanding of social issues among Senior Secondary 3 students.