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Lesson Breakdown

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greet students and introduce the session.


○ “Today, we will focus on developing comprehension and vocabulary skills. These
skills are critical for understanding and analyzing written texts effectively.”
2. Briefly explain the importance of comprehension and vocabulary in exams and real-life
applications.

2. Activity 1: Comprehension Skills (15 minutes)

Step 1: Analyze Question Types (7 minutes)

● Write examples on the board from Text A:


○ Q1: "What is the purpose of the words, ‘Can I eat this?’"
○ Ask students: “What clues in the question tell you where to look in the text?”
○ Guide them to find the context in the passage (opening lines) and discuss why
"creating an unusual beginning" fits best.
● Work through Q3: "At the beginning, the writer is feeling: ______."
○ Highlight key phrases in the text that suggest anxiety.

Step 2: Practice Questions (8 minutes)

● Distribute a short set of similar comprehension questions based on the provided text:
○ What word shows the children are excited?
○ Why does Phoebe say, “Dad, you said this was camping?”
○ Encourage peer discussion before answering.

3. Activity 2: Vocabulary Building (10 minutes)

Step 1: Synonym Matching Exercise (5 minutes)

● Write the matching question (Q9) on the board:


○ Example:
■ Filter → Sieve
■ Rotten → Decayed
○ Ask students to explain their choices and discuss why understanding synonyms
helps improve vocabulary.

Step 2: Contextual Meaning (5 minutes)

● Use Q19: "Impulsively means _______."


○ Provide options like: Spontaneously, Angrily, Passionately, Emotionally.
○ Discuss the importance of choosing words that fit the sentence’s tone and
context.

Assignments

In-Class Assignment (5 minutes)

1. Answer these questions from Text A:


○ Why does the group cover their bodies with mud?
○ Match the following synonyms:
■ Digest → ________
■ Absorb → ________
○ Write a short explanation for why the writer uses repetition at the end of the text.

Homework Assignment

● From Text B, answer the following:


1. Underline the word in the text that means "acting without thinking."
2. What genre is Text B? Explain your choice.
3. Write two reasons why you think Peter is an interesting character.

Lesson Closure (3 minutes)

1. Summarize the key points:


○ How to locate answers in a text effectively.
○ Importance of vocabulary for precise communication.
2. Encourage students to practice these skills regularly to improve comprehension and
vocabulary for exams and everyday reading.

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