# Lesson Plan: Comprehension: Nweze’s Homecoming
### Grade Level:
Junior Secondary 3
### Subject:
English Comprehension
### Duration:
60 minutes
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the main idea and supporting details in the passage "Nweze’s Homecoming."
2. Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.
3. Analyze characters, settings, and events in the passage.
4. Expand their vocabulary by learning new words from the text.
### Materials Needed:
- Copies of the passage "Nweze’s Homecoming"
- Whiteboard and markers
- Paper and pencils/pens
- Dictionary or access to online dictionary
### Lesson Procedure:
#### I. Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Take attendance and greet students.
2. **Think-Pair-Share Activity:**
- Ask students to think about a time they or someone they know returned home after a long time away.
- Pair them up to discuss their experiences with a partner.
- Share a few responses with the whole class to set the context for the lesson.
#### II. Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Vocabulary Pre-teaching:**
- Introduce and explain key vocabulary words from the passage. Write them on the board with definitions and examples.
- Example words: reunion, nostalgia, village, tradition, celebration.
#### III. Reading the Passage (15 minutes)
1. **First Reading:**
- Distribute copies of "Nweze’s Homecoming."
- Read the passage aloud to the class while students follow along in their copies.
2. **Second Reading:**
- Have students read the passage independently to reinforce understanding.
#### IV. Comprehension Questions (15 minutes)
1. **Guided Practice:**
- Write the following comprehension questions on the board and discuss the answers as a class:
1. What is Nweze returning home from?
2. How is the village described in the passage?
3. What emotions does Nweze feel upon his return? Provide evidence from the text.
4. Who welcomes Nweze back home and how do they react?
5. What cultural traditions are highlighted in the passage during the homecoming celebration?
2. **Independent Practice:**
- Distribute paper and have students answer the same questions independently. Check and provide feedback.
#### V. Post-Reading Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Character Analysis:**
- Ask students to describe Nweze’s character, citing evidence from the passage.
- Discuss how his character changes throughout the passage.
2. **Setting and Plot Discussion:**
- Engage students in a discussion on how the setting of the village contributes to the plot and Nweze's homecoming experience.
#### VI. Vocabulary Review (5 minutes)
1. **Vocabulary Quiz:**
- Conduct a short quiz or game (like a matching activity) on the vocabulary words taught earlier.
### Homework:
- Ask students to write a short paragraph summarizing “Nweze’s Homecoming” in their own words.
- Optional: Research a traditional homecoming celebration in another culture and write a brief comparison paragraph.
### Assessment:
- Monitor class participation and responses during discussions.
- Review students’ answers to comprehension questions and the summary homework to assess understanding.
- Evaluate students’ ability to use new vocabulary correctly in both oral and written activities.
### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Note any students who might need additional support with comprehension skills.
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This lesson plan is designed to enhance students' comprehension skills through a culturally engaging passage and a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, discussion, and vocabulary acquisition.