Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - omprehension (reading To Paraphrase A Prose Passa

**Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Senior Secondary 2** **Topic:** Comprehension (Reading to Paraphrase a Prose Passage; Effective English; Nazzruddin, page 80) --- **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Accurately paraphrase a prose passage. 2. Enhance their understanding of the text. 3. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills. 4. Improve their overall reading comprehension abilities. **Materials Needed:** - Textbook containing "Nazzruddin" on page 80 - Whiteboard and markers - Notebooks and pens - Highlighters - Worksheets with paraphrasing exercises **Duration:** 80 minutes --- **Lesson Outline:** ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance** - Welcome students. - Take attendance. 2. **Warm-Up Activity** - Quick discussion on the importance of reading comprehension and paraphrasing. - Ask students to share any experience they've had with reading a difficult text and how they tried to understand it. ### Main Activity (50 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Paraphrasing (10 minutes)** - Explain what paraphrasing is and why it is useful. - Emphasize paraphrasing as a tool for comprehension and avoiding plagiarism. - Provide examples of paraphrasing at the sentence level. 2. **First Reading of "Nazzruddin" (15 minutes)** - Distribute the textbook and direct students to page 80. - Have students read the passage silently. - Encourage them to highlight or underline unfamiliar words or confusing sentences. 3. **Clarification and Vocabulary Building (10 minutes)** - Discuss any difficult words or phrases students encountered. - Provide definitions and context for these words. - Use the whiteboard to list and explain key vocabulary. 4. **Second Reading and Annotations (10 minutes)** - Students read the passage again, this time making brief annotations in the margins. - Encourage students to write down the main ideas, supporting details, and any questions they have. 5. **Group Work on Paraphrasing (15 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups. - Each group will be assigned a section of the passage to paraphrase. - Provide a worksheet where they can write their paraphrased text. ### Conclusion (20 minutes) 1. **Group Presentations (10 minutes)** - Each group presents their paraphrased section to the class. - Discuss as a class to ensure clarity and accuracy. 2. **Reflection and Q&A (10 minutes)** - Reflect on the exercise: What did students find easy or difficult? - Answer any remaining questions. - Provide tips for effective paraphrasing and reading comprehension. 3. **Homework Assignment** - Assign a different passage for students to paraphrase at home. - Instruct students to implement the strategies discussed in class. 4. **Closing Remarks** - Summarize key points of the lesson. - Encourage students to practice paraphrasing regularly to enhance their comprehension skills. --- **Assessment:** - Monitor and assess students during group work and presentations. - Review the homework assignment to gauge individual understanding and proficiency. **Extensions:** - For students who grasp the concept quickly, provide more complex passages for paraphrasing. - Encourage students to create their own questions based on the passage. --- **Notes:** - Adapt the lesson pace according to the students' reactions and understanding. - Be prepared to provide additional support to students who struggle with the concept. By following this lesson plan, students will develop a stronger ability to read, comprehend, and paraphrase prose passages, enriching their English language skills.