### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Primary 6
#### Topic: The Stranger in the Bedroom
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**Lesson Duration**: 60 minutes
**Learning Objectives**:
1. Enhance students' reading comprehension skills.
2. Develop students' ability to make inferences and predictions.
3. Improve vocabulary through context clues.
4. Encourage creative thinking and writing.
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**Materials Needed**:
- Copies of the short story "The Stranger in the Bedroom"
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper and markers
- Comprehension question worksheets
- Vocabulary list with definitions
- Writing notebooks and pens
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**Lesson Outline**:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic: "The Stranger in the Bedroom".
- Explain the learning objectives for the lesson.
2. **Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes)**
- Write the title "The Stranger in the Bedroom" on the whiteboard.
- Ask students to predict what the story might be about.
- Discuss predictions as a class and list key vocabulary words they might expect to find in the story.
3. **Reading Activity (15 minutes)**
- Distribute copies of the short story "The Stranger in the Bedroom".
- Students read the story silently. Encourage them to underline or highlight unfamiliar words.
4. **Discussion and Comprehension Questions (15 minutes)**
- Discuss the story briefly to ensure comprehension.
- Hand out comprehension question worksheets.
- Students work in pairs to answer the questions.
- Example questions:
1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. Describe the setting of the story.
3. What was the initial reaction of the main character upon discovering the stranger?
4. How does the story resolve?
5. What lesson does the story teach?
5. **Vocabulary Building (10 minutes)**
- Review the vocabulary words the students highlighted.
- Create a master list on the whiteboard and provide definitions.
- Engage the students in a quick matching game where they match the word to its definition on the chart paper.
6. **Creative Writing Activity (10 minutes)**
- Instruct students to write a short paragraph imagining what they would do if they found a stranger in their bedroom.
- Emphasize the use of descriptive language and encourage them to incorporate new vocabulary words.
7. **Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Allow a few students to share their creative writing pieces.
- Assign homework: Write a brief continuation of the story using at least five new vocabulary words learned.
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**Assessment**:
- Participation in class discussions and activities.
- Accuracy and completeness of answers on comprehension worksheets.
- Creativity and use of vocabulary in the writing activity and homework.
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**Notes**:
- Adjust timings as necessary based on class pacing and engagement.
- Provide additional support and encouragement to any students who may struggle with comprehension or vocabulary.
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**Reflection**:
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and identify areas for improvement.
- Note any students who may need additional support or enrichment in future lessons.