SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Speech
CONTENT: Listening comprehension: listening for details/examples
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Listen attentively to a recorded passage or read-aloud text
b. Identify the main points and supporting details/examples
c. Respond accurately to comprehension questions based on what they heard
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher-led listening, guided questioning, note-taking, pair discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pre-recorded audio passage (e.g., on a social issue), printed copies of the passage, audio player
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY |
1 |
REVISION |
Teacher revises last lesson on diphthongs and previews today’s focus on listening for details. |
Learners recall diphthongs and listen to the overview. |
2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher tells learners they will listen to a short audio on a real-life situation. Explains task: note main points and examples. |
Learners prepare to listen and take notes. |
3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher plays the recording once without interruption; then a second time, pausing after each section for note-taking. |
Learners listen, take notes of main ideas and supporting examples. |
4 |
EVALUATION |
Teacher asks: 1. What was the central idea of the passage? 2. List two examples/supporting details you heard. |
Learners answer orally or in writing. |
5 |
CLASS-WORK |
Students listen to a different short excerpt (teacher-read) and list three main points and two examples. |
Learners write their lists and submit. |
6 |
ASSIGNMENT |
Learners are to listen to a news report or podcast at home, note main points & examples, and bring notes. |
Learners carry out the listening task at home. |
7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher reviews key points, provides corrective feedback, and commends accurate note-taking. |
Learners reflect on feedback and improve listening strategies. |