Listening to grasp main points and ideas
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 5
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Listening to grasp main points and ideas
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Listen attentively to selected passages or recordings
b. Identify and list the main points or ideas
c. Summarize the information in their own words
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Guided listening, discussion, note-taking, questioning
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Tape recorder, radio, selected passages, comprehension worksheets
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
1 |
REVISION |
Teacher reviews the last topic on word stress |
Learners listen and recall stress patterns |
2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher introduces listening comprehension and explains the importance of focus |
Learners listen and ask questions |
3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher plays a recording or reads a short passage and discusses the main points |
Learners listen, take notes, and suggest main ideas |
4 |
EVALUATION |
1. What is the passage about? 2. List two main points. 3. What message did you hear? |
Learners respond verbally or write answers |
5 |
CLASS-WORK |
Students answer: 1. Write three points from the passage. 2. Summarize it in five sentences |
Learners complete exercise and submit |
6 |
ASSIGNMENT |
1. Listen to a radio programme at home. 2. Write down the topic and three main points |
Learners complete at home and prepare to share in next class |
7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher highlights correct answers and praises efforts |
Learners participate and reflect on their listening skills |