**Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Primary 6**
**Topic: How the Lizard Got Its Wrinkles**
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### Lesson Overview:
- **Grade Level:** Primary 6
- **Duration:** 1 Hour
- **Objective:** Students will improve their reading comprehension and analytical skills by engaging with the story, "How the Lizard Got Its Wrinkles."
- **Materials Needed:**
- Copy of the story "How the Lizard Got Its Wrinkles"
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheet with comprehension questions
- Drawing paper and colored pencils
- Audio recording of the story (if available)
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### Lesson Plan:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students.
- Quick warm-up: Ask students about their favorite animals and why they like them.
2. **Lesson Introduction:**
- Introduce the topic by asking if they have ever wondered why certain animals have unique features.
- Inform them that today they will read a story about how the lizard got its wrinkles.
#### Reading Activity (15 minutes)
3. **Story Reading:**
- Distribute copies of the story to students.
- Read the story aloud to the class, ensuring clarity and engagement. Alternatively, play an audio recording.
- Encourage students to follow along in their copies.
4. **Guided Silent Reading:**
- Have students read the story silently for a second time.
- Encourage them to annotate or highlight parts they find interesting or important.
#### Comprehension Discussion (15 minutes)
5. **Story Analysis:**
- Ask students to summarize the story in their own words.
- Discuss the main characters, setting, and plot.
- Explore the moral or lesson of the story.
6. **Question & Answer Session: (Use the comprehension worksheet)**
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- What problem did the lizard face?
- How did the lizard get its wrinkles?
- What is the moral of the story?
(Write answers on the whiteboard as students respond, addressing any gaps or misunderstandings.)
#### Creative Activity (10 minutes)
7. **Artistic Expression:**
- Provide drawing paper and colored pencils.
- Ask students to draw their favorite scene from the story or how they imagine the lizard with its wrinkles.
- If time permits, let students share and explain their drawings with the class.
#### Reflection and Wrap Up (10 minutes)
8. **Reflection Questions:**
- How did the story make you feel?
- What did you learn from the lizard's experience?
- Can you think of any other stories that explain why animals look the way they do?
9. **Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph predicting how another animal might have gotten a unique feature (e.g., How the zebra got its stripes).
10. **Conclusion:**
- Recap the lesson by highlighting key points.
- Thank the students for their participation and great insights.
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### Assessment:
- **Formal:** Evaluate comprehension worksheets and drawings.
- **Informal:** Observe participation in discussions and engagement during activities.
### Differentiation:
- **For Advanced Students:** Encourage them to write their own fictional story about another animal.
- **For Struggling Students:** Provide additional support during reading and discussion, and pair them with a peer buddy.
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This plan aims to enhance reading comprehension through engaging activities and creative expression while connecting tales and morals to real-world learning.