### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Junior Secondary 3
**Topic: Comprehension: Story from Aludde’s Wealth**
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Improve reading comprehension skills by analyzing the story "Aludde’s Wealth."
2. Identify and understand key themes, characters, and plot elements.
3. Develop critical thinking by answering comprehension questions and participating in discussions.
4. Enhance vocabulary by learning new words from the text.
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**Materials:**
1. Printed copies of the story "Aludde’s Wealth."
2. Notebooks and pens/pencils.
3. Whiteboard and markers.
4. Vocabulary list from the story.
5. Comprehension question handouts.
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**Duration:** 60 minutes
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**Lesson Structure:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Greet the students and start with a brief activity to stimulate their thinking. Example: “Think about a story or a movie where a character becomes wealthy. How did wealth change their life?”
- Discuss briefly to engage students (3-5 minutes).
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Introduce the story "Aludde's Wealth" by giving a brief overview without revealing too many details. Mention the main character, Aludde, and hint at the central theme involving wealth.
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**Reading Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Read Aloud:**
- Teacher reads the first few paragraphs of the story aloud to set the tone and model proper reading skills.
- Students follow along in their copies of the story.
2. **Silent Reading:**
- Students read the rest of the story silently.
3. **Guided Reading Questions:**
- While students read, they are encouraged to note down unfamiliar words and any questions they might have about the text.
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**Discussion and Analysis (20 minutes):**
1. **Character and Plot Analysis:**
- Discuss the main characters: Who is Aludde? How is he described in the story?
- What are the key events that take place? Ask students to summarize the plot in their own words.
2. **Theme Exploration:**
- Discuss themes such as the impact of wealth on character and relationships. Ask open-ended questions.
- Example: “How did gaining wealth affect Aludde’s behavior and relationships with those around him?”
3. **Critical Thinking Questions:**
- Provide students with comprehension questions to answer. Some examples include:
- Why do you think Aludde became wealthy? What was his secret?
- How did Aludde handle his new-found wealth? Give examples from the story.
- What lessons can we learn from Aludde’s experience?
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**Vocabulary Building (10 minutes):**
1. **Word List:**
- Provide a list of challenging words from the story.
- Example words: abundance, prosperity, generosity, frugality.
2. **Vocabulary Exercise:**
- Students work in pairs to find the meanings of these words using context clues in the story or through a dictionary.
- Create sentences using the new vocabulary words.
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**Closing Activity (5 minutes):**
1. **Wrap-Up Discussion:**
- Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Ask students to share one thing they found interesting about the story or what they learned about wealth.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a short reflective essay or journal entry on the topic: "If I Were Aludde…” where students imagine themselves in Aludde’s position and discuss what they would do differently or similarly.
3. **Goodbye and Next Lesson Preview:**
- Give a brief preview of the next lesson to keep students engaged.
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**Assessment:**
- Informal observation of student participation during discussions.
- Checking comprehension question handouts.
- Reviewing the homework assignment for understanding and engagement.
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**Note to Teacher:**
Adjust the pacing as needed based on the students' engagement and comprehension levels. Be prepared to offer additional support to students who may struggle with the reading or comprehension activities.