**Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Speech Work**
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 1
**Subject:** English Comprehension
**Topic:** Speech Work
**Duration:** 60 Minutes
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### Objectives:
1. **Comprehension Skills**: Students will be able to understand the context, main ideas, and supporting details of given speech excerpts.
2. **Speech Recognition**: Students will identify different types of speeches and their purposes (e.g. informative, persuasive, entertaining).
3. **Vocabulary Enhancement**: Students will learn new vocabulary words and idiomatic expressions related to the topic of speech.
4. **Public Speaking Confidence**: Students will improve their public speaking skills through practice.
### Materials Needed:
- Audio recordings of different types of speeches.
- Printed copies of the excerpts from selected speeches.
- Whiteboard and markers
- Vocabulary flashcards
- Worksheet with comprehension questions.
### Lesson Activities:
#### Introduction (10 Minutes)
1. **Greeting & Roll Call**
2. **Warm-Up Activity**:
- Start with a quick conversation about the importance of speech and where they hear speeches in everyday life (e.g. school assemblies, news, family events).
- Display and discuss a short motivational quote related to speech.
#### Instruction (15 Minutes)
1. **Explanation of Speech Work**:
- Define what a speech is and discuss various types of speeches (informative, persuasive, entertaining).
- Talk about key elements of a good speech: clear message, engaging content, proper tone, and body language.
2. **Listen and Identify**:
- Play short excerpts from different types of speeches.
- Ask students to identify the type of speech and its purpose.
#### Guided Practice (20 Minutes)
1. **Speech Excerpt Analysis**:
- Hand out printed copies of different speech excerpts.
- Read aloud one of the excerpts together, pausing to explain complex words and phrases.
- Guide students to underline main ideas and circle new vocabulary words.
2. **Comprehension Questions**:
- Distribute worksheets with questions related to the speech excerpt. Questions should cover:
- Main idea and purpose
- Key details
- Vocabulary understanding
- Inferences and conclusions
#### Independent Practice (10 Minutes)
1. **Worksheet Completion**:
- Students work individually to complete the worksheet based on another speech excerpt.
- Encourage students to use dictionaries or ask for help with difficult words.
#### Review and Closing (5 Minutes)
1. **Discuss Answers**:
- Review the answers to the worksheet as a class.
- Clarify any misunderstandings and explain the correct answers where necessary.
2. **Vocabulary Recap**:
- Go over the new vocabulary words learned during the lesson using flashcards.
- Have students use each new word in a sentence.
3. **Homework Assignment**:
- Ask students to prepare a short speech (2-3 minutes) on a topic of their choice to present in the next class.
4. **Closing Remarks**:
- Encourage students to practice public speaking at home.
- Remind them that the more they practice, the more confident they will become.
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### Assessment:
1. Observations during class discussions and activities.
2. Performance on the comprehension worksheet.
3. Participation in identifying types of speeches.
4. Improvement noted in public speaking practice in subsequent classes.
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### Notes for the Teacher:
- Be supportive and provide positive reinforcement to build students' confidence.
- Adjust the lesson according to the students' comprehension levels.
- Encourage reluctant speakers with extra guidance and positive feedback.
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