### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Primary 3 - Comprehension III
#### Lesson Title
Comprehension III - Understanding Stories
#### Grade Level
Primary 3
#### Duration
60 minutes
#### Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Read a short story with fluency and expression.
2. Identify the main idea and key details of the story.
3. Answer comprehension questions related to the text.
4. Make inferences based on the information provided in the story.
5. Retell the story in their own words.
#### Materials
- Short story handouts or digital copies (e.g., "The Wonderful Picnic")
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector (if digital copies are used)
- Worksheet with comprehension questions
- Colored pencils or markers
- Notebook and pencil
#### Lesson Procedure
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and briefly review what was covered in the last comprehension lesson.
- Introduce the topic "Comprehension III - Understanding Stories" and explain the objectives of today’s lesson.
- Discuss the importance of understanding stories and how it helps improve reading and writing skills.
**2. Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes)**
- Show the cover of the short story "The Wonderful Picnic" and ask students to predict what the story might be about based on the title and cover image.
- Write some key vocabulary words from the story on the whiteboard. Discuss their meanings and use them in sentences.
**3. Reading Activity (15 minutes)**
- Distribute the story handouts or display the story using a projector.
- Read the story aloud to the class, modeling fluent and expressive reading.
- Invite a few students to read short passages aloud to practice their fluency.
- Encourage students to follow along in their copies of the story.
**4. Post-Reading Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to share their initial thoughts about the story.
- Discuss the main idea of the story and identify key details that support it.
- Talk about the characters, setting, and plot.
**5. Comprehension Questions (10 minutes)**
- Hand out the comprehension worksheets.
- Guide students through the questions, encouraging them to refer back to the text for answers.
- Example questions:
1. What was the main idea of "The Wonderful Picnic"?
2. Who are the main characters in the story?
3. Where did the picnic take place?
4. List three events that happened during the picnic.
5. Why did the characters decide to have a picnic?
**6. Inference Activity (5 minutes)**
- Ask questions that require students to make inferences based on the text.
- Example: "Why do you think the characters were happy at the end of the story?"
- Discuss students' answers and the clues they used to make their inferences.
**7. Retelling Exercise (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to retell the story in their own words.
- Have each group share their retelling with the class.
**8. Closure (5 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of identifying the main idea, key details, and making inferences while reading.
- Assign a short story for independent reading and a few comprehension questions to be completed as homework.
**Assessment**
- Observe students during reading and group activities for participation and fluency.
- Review the comprehension worksheets to assess understanding.
- Listen to the retelling exercise to gauge the ability to summarize and recall details.
**Homework**
- Read a short story at home and answer a few questions related to the main idea, characters, and plot.
***Notes***
- Adapt and differentiate the activities as needed to meet the diverse needs of the students.
- For students who need additional support, consider using visual aids, audio recordings, or paired reading sessions.