Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - English Comprehension - Simple Oral Comprehension/games

**Lesson Plan: Simple Oral Comprehension/Games** **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** - To enhance students' listening and comprehension skills. - To engage students in simple oral comprehension activities and games. **Materials Needed:** - Short storybook or a prepared story script - Flashcards with simple sentences or phrases - Audio of a simple story (optional) - Whiteboard and markers - Small rewards (stickers, stars, etc.) **Lesson Outline:** **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and briefly discuss the importance of good listening skills. - Introduce the topic of the lesson: Simple Oral Comprehension/Games. - Explain that today’s activities will help them become better listeners and understand what they hear. **2. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)** - Play a quick game of "Simon Says" to get students focused and following instructions. - Ensure all students participate and are engaged in the activity. **3. Story Listening (10 minutes)** - Gather students in a circle or have them sit comfortably. - Tell them you will read a short story and they need to listen carefully because there will be questions and games after the story. - Read a simple, age-appropriate story (5-7 minutes long). Make sure to read slowly and clearly, emphasizing key points. **4. Comprehension Questions (10 minutes)** - Ask questions about the story to check the students' understanding. - Who were the main characters in the story? - Where did the story take place? - What happened at the beginning/middle/end of the story? - How did the main characters solve the problem? - Encourage students to raise their hands to answer. Reward correct answers with small incentives like stickers or stars. **5. Flashcard Game: “Guess What?” (10 minutes)** - Display flashcards with simple sentences or phrases related to everyday activities (e.g., "She is eating an apple," "The dog is barking," etc.). - Read out a sentence and ask students to match it to the correct flashcard. - Students can take turns to come up and match the sentences with flashcards. - Reward participation and correct matches to keep the students motivated. **6. Listening Game: “Story Chain” (5 minutes)** - Begin a simple story with one sentence (e.g., "Once upon a time, there was a small cat in a big forest."). - Ask each student to add one sentence to the story as you go around the room. - Ensure that each student listens carefully to continue the story logically. **7. Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes)** - Recap the main activities of the lesson. - Highlight key points about listening and understanding. - Invite students to share what they enjoyed the most about the lesson. - Provide positive reinforcement and encourage them to practice listening skills at home. **Homework:** - Ask students to practice telling a short story to their family or friends and to listen and ask questions about a story someone tells them. **Notes for Teacher:** - Be patient and encourage all students to participate. - Adapt activities based on the needs and responsiveness of the students. - Use gestures and visual aids to support understanding wherever necessary.