### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Primary 1 - Topic: Fluency
**Objective:**
- Students will improve their reading fluency through engaging activities and practices.
**Materials:**
- Storybook suitable for Primary 1
- Flashcards with simple sentences
- Worksheets with fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio recording device (optional)
- Stickers or small rewards
**Lesson Duration:**
45 minutes
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**Introduction (5 minutes)**
1. **Greeting:**
- Welcome the students warmly and ask them how they are.
2. **Engage:**
- Begin with a short, fun ice-breaker. For example, ask students to share their favorite story or book.
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**Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)**
1. **Flashcards:**
- Show flashcards with simple sentences. Read them aloud, encouraging the students to repeat after you.
- Practice reading with expression (changing voice for different characters, varying pitch, etc.).
2. **Choral Reading:**
- Choose a simple sentence or two from the flashcards and ask the entire class to read it together.
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**Main Activity (20 minutes)**
1. **Story Time:**
- Read a short storybook aloud to the class. Pause occasionally to show pictures and ask predictive questions (e.g., "What do you think will happen next?").
2. **Interactive Reading:**
- After reading, select a few students to read a sentence each from the storybook. Provide assistance and encouragement as needed.
3. **Peer Reading:**
- Pair up the students and have them take turns reading sentences to each other from the storybook. Monitor and support as necessary.
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**Comprehension and Fluency Exercise (5 minutes)**
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out simple worksheets that include sentences with missing words. Students will fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
- Example:
- “The cat is __(sleeping)__ under the tree.”
- “I like to read __(books)__.”
- Read the sentences out loud together once they have filled in the blanks.
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**Wrap-Up Activity (5 minutes)**
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Discuss what was learned today about reading fluently.
- Praise the students for their efforts and progress.
2. **Reward:**
- Distribute stickers or small rewards for participation and effort.
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**Homework:**
Assign a short, simple book or a set of sentences for students to practice reading at home. Request parents or guardians to listen and encourage expressive reading.
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**Assessment:**
Observe and take notes on each student’s reading fluency, paying attention to their ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. Use this information to plan future lessons and provide individualized support where needed.
**Reflection:**
After the lesson, take a few moments to reflect on the effectiveness of the activities and student engagement. Consider what worked well and what might need adjustment for future lessons.