Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - English Comprehension - King Sunny Ade

**Lesson Plan for Primary 6 English Comprehension** **Topic**: King Sunny Adé --- **Objective**: 1. To improve students' reading and comprehension skills. 2. To introduce students to King Sunny Adé, his life, and his contributions to music. 3. To enhance vocabulary and understanding through reading and discussion. **Materials**: 1. Short biography of King Sunny Adé 2. Worksheets with comprehension questions 3. Vocabulary list with definitions and sample sentences 4. Audio clips of King Sunny Adé's music (optional) 5. Whiteboard and markers 6. Projector (if available) --- **Introduction**: (10 minutes) 1. Greet the students and start with a brief discussion about music and famous musicians. 2. Ask students if they have heard of King Sunny Adé. 3. Introduce the topic by showing a picture of King Sunny Adé and giving a brief overview of who he is. **Direct Instruction**: (20 minutes) 1. Distribute copies of the short biography of King Sunny Adé to each student. 2. Read the biography aloud together as a class, pausing occasionally to explain difficult words and phrases. 3. As you read, point to important information and main ideas about King Sunny Adé’s life and career. **Guided Practice**: (15 minutes) 1. After reading, discuss the biography with the students, asking comprehension questions such as: - Where was King Sunny Adé born? - What type of music is he known for? - Why is he considered an important figure in music? 2. Write new vocabulary words on the whiteboard and discuss their meaning. Use the words in sentences and encourage students to make their own sentences with these words. **Independent Practice**: (20 minutes) 1. Hand out worksheets with comprehension questions based on the biography. 2. Allow students time to work individually to answer the questions. 3. Walk around the classroom to assist students and ensure they understand the task. **Group Activity**: (15 minutes) 1. Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a different aspect of King Sunny Adé's life (e.g., his early life, career achievements, style of music). 2. Ask each group to create a poster or a presentation about their assigned topic. 3. Allow each group to present their poster to the class and share what they learned. **Conclusion**: (10 minutes) 1. Recap the key points learned about King Sunny Adé. 2. Encourage students to share what they found most interesting about the lesson. 3. If time permits, play a short audio clip of King Sunny Adé’s music to give students a sense of his musical style. **Assessment**: 1. Collect the comprehension question worksheets and evaluate them. 2. Observe group presentations and participation during discussions. **Extension**: 1. For homework, students can be asked to write a short paragraph about their favorite musician and why they admire them. 2. Alternatively, they could research another famous musician and compare their contributions to those of King Sunny Adé. --- **Reflection**: - After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. - Consider student engagement and understanding, and adjust future lessons accordingly.