Class: Primary 3
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: English Studies
Previous Lesson: Pronouncing Verbs /Əu/ and /Ei/ /Əu/ as in.
Topic: Listening and Speaking, Reading
Subject Matter: Oral comprehension (courage and love for one’s fatherland); Stories of national heroes and heroines (Queen Amina of Zaria).

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Listen to a story and answer comprehension questions correctly.
Identify the moral lessons from a story about courage and love for one’s fatherland.
Recall facts about national heroes and heroines, specifically Queen Amina of Zaria.
Explain the meaning of difficult words encountered in reading passages.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of courage and love for their fatherland.
Admire the heroic qualities of national figures like Queen Amina.
Show a desire to emulate positive heroic qualities.

Psychomotor Domain:

Listen attentively and respond orally with correct speech.
Read short stories about national heroes fluently and with understanding.
Identify living heroes in their communities and the nation.

Participate in discussions about the story and national heroes.
Share ideas about how to show love for their country.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
New Oxford Primary English Course for Primary 3

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A storybook or chart containing a story on courage and love for fatherland
Pictures of national heroes and heroines (e.g., Queen Amina of Zaria)
Charts with comprehension questions
Relevant history books with stories of heroes

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop their listening, speaking, and reading skills. It enables them to understand and appreciate moral values such as courage and patriotism, and to learn about important national figures who serve as role models.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic listening, speaking, and reading skills. They can understand simple stories and answer questions about them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Listening and Speaking

Oral Comprehension: Courage and Love for One’s Fatherland

The Brave Child of Nigeria

Once upon a time, in a small village in Nigeria, lived a young boy named Emeka. Emeka loved his village and his country very much. One day, a heavy rain caused a small river to overflow, threatening to flood the village farms. Many people were worried. Emeka, though young, remembered his father teaching him how to block small leaks. He quickly gathered some stones and mud. With courage in his heart and love for his fatherland, he worked tirelessly, blocking the rising water. Soon, other villagers saw his bravery and joined him. Together, they saved the farms. Emeka taught everyone that even a small act of courage and love can protect their home.

Comprehension Questions:

What was the name of the boy in the story?
What problem did the village face?
How did Emeka show courage and love for his fatherland?
What lesson can we learn from Emeka’s story?

Reading

Stories of National Heroes and Heroines: Queen Amina of Zaria

Who was Queen Amina?

Queen Amina was a powerful and brave warrior queen who ruled the ancient Hausa kingdom of Zazzau (now Zaria) in the 16th century. She was known for her leadership, military skills, and courage. She expanded her kingdom and built many defensive walls around the cities, which are still called “Amina’s Walls” today. Queen Amina was a strong leader who protected her people and made her kingdom prosperous.

Heroic Qualities of Queen Amina:

Courage: She was fearless in battle and led her armies herself.
Leadership: She was a strong and wise ruler who guided her people.
Strength: She worked hard to protect and expand her kingdom.
Patriotism: She deeply loved her land and people.

Queen Amina is seen as a role model because she showed that women can be strong leaders and heroes. We should learn from her bravery and dedication to her people and country.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Lesson 1: Listening and Speaking

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, checks their previous knowledge about stories, and introduces the topic of listening to a story about courage and love for their country.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and questions, showing readiness for the lesson.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the lesson and understand its relevance.

Step 2: Oral Story Presentation

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Narration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads the story “The Brave Child of Nigeria” aloud, clearly and slowly, ensuring pupils listen attentively.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the story.
Learning Point: Pupils are exposed to the story content.

Step 3: Comprehension Questions

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Probing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks comprehension questions about the story from the board summary, allowing pupils to answer orally. The teacher screens their speech for correctness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions based on what they heard.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the story.

Step 4: Discussion on Morals

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the moral lessons from the story, focusing on courage and love for the fatherland. The teacher also clarifies any difficult words from the story.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts on courage and patriotism, and asking for clarification on words.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the moral values and vocabulary.

Lesson 2: Reading

Step 5: Introduction to National Heroes

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the concept of national heroes and heroines, showing pictures and mentioning Queen Amina of Zaria as a key example.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and listen to the introduction of national heroes.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what a national hero is and are introduced to Queen Amina.

Step 6: Reading Passage on Queen Amina

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Reading/Facilitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to read the passage about Queen Amina of Zaria from their textbooks or a chart. The teacher notes difficult words and explains their meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the passage individually or in groups, noting difficult words and asking for explanations.
Learning Point: Pupils improve reading fluency and vocabulary while learning about Queen Amina.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What was the name of the brave boy in the story we listened to?
Mention one way Emeka showed courage.
Who was Queen Amina of Zaria?
List two heroic qualities of Queen Amina.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of courage, patriotism, and emulating good role models. The teacher then gives homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given further practice.

Home Task: Write four correct English sentences that demonstrate the main language skill in Listening and Speaking, Reading.

Lesson Keywords

Courage – Being brave and not afraid, especially in difficult situations.
Fatherland – The country where someone was born and feels a strong connection to.
Hero – A person admired for brave acts or noble qualities.
Heroine – A woman admired for brave acts or noble qualities.
Emulate – To try to be like someone or something that is admired.
Patriotism – Love for one’s country.

Differentiation

For pupils who are fast learners, the teacher can encourage them to identify other national heroes or heroines and research more about them. For slower learners, the teacher will provide extra support by reading the story or passages again, simplifying explanations, and asking simpler, direct questions.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation from all pupils during discussions. Use visual aids like pictures and maps to make the lesson more engaging. Ensure the story and reading passages are appropriate for the pupils’ reading level. Emphasize the practical application of moral lessons in daily life.