Reading: An Imaginative Story Passage for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Reading
Previous Lesson: Grammar: Answering “What” Questions About Past Actions
Topic: Reading: An Imaginative Story Passage
Subject Matter: Reading passage based on imaginative writings in familiar context e.g.: The adventure of Danjuma the Village hero.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify key words from the story passage.
• Answer simple comprehension questions about the story.
• Summarise the main events of the story.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively as the teacher reads the story.
• Show interest in reading imaginative stories.

Psychomotor Domain

• Read the story passage with clear pronunciation.
• Retell the story in their own words.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 English Studies Textbook
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Reading text (printed story passage)
• Recorder (optional, for playback of reading)
• Chart (with the story passage or key words)
• Flash cards (for key words)
• Textbook
• Notebook

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it helps pupils develop essential reading skills, including pronunciation and comprehension, through engaging imaginative stories. Reading imaginative stories also sparks creativity and expands their vocabulary, making reading a more enjoyable and enriching experience.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have basic reading skills, including recognising familiar words and understanding simple sentences. They should also have experience listening to and discussing short stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Reading: An Imaginative Story Passage

The Magical Mango Tree

In a small village called Harmony, lived a girl named Ada. Ada loved to explore. One sunny morning, she walked into the forest behind her house. Deeper and deeper she went, until she saw a very tall mango tree. This tree was special. Its leaves sparkled like tiny emeralds, and its ripe mangoes glowed like golden suns.

Ada had never seen such a tree. She reached out to pluck a mango, and as her fingers touched the fruit, a soft, warm light surrounded her. Suddenly, she felt very light, and she floated up, up, up into the branches! From there, she could see the whole village, looking like a colourful mat below. Birds sang sweet songs just for her. Ada laughed with joy. It was a magical adventure!

After a while, the light faded, and Ada gently floated back down to the ground. She held the glowing mango tightly. When she got home, she told her mother about the magical tree. Her mother smiled and said, “Some stories are best kept in our hearts, my dear.” Ada peeled the mango, and it was the sweetest she had ever tasted, filled with the magic of her adventure.

Key Vocabulary

1. Harmony – A name of a village, meaning peace and agreement.
2. Explore – To travel in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
3. Sparkled – Shone brightly with flashes of light.
4. Emeralds – Precious green gemstones.
5. Glowed – Shone with a steady light.
6. Magical – Having special, enchanting powers.
7. Adventure – An exciting or unusual experience.

Comprehension Questions

1. What was the name of the girl in the story?
2. What was special about the mango tree Ada found?
3. What happened when Ada touched a mango?
4. What could Ada see from the top of the tree?
5. What did Ada do when she got home?

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Reading Aloud, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Story Retelling

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them about their favourite stories or adventures they have imagined. The teacher then introduces the topic: reading an imaginative story passage.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to imaginative stories

Step 2: Teacher Reads the Passage

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads “The Magical Mango Tree” passage aloud to the pupils, clearly and expressively. The teacher emphasizes the pronunciation of key words like “Harmony,” “explore,” “sparkled,” “emeralds,” “glowed,” “magical,” and “adventure.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the teacher’s reading, paying attention to pronunciation and expression.

Learning Point: Listening to story reading

Step 3: Key Word Pronunciation and Meaning

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Vocabulary Development

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the key words on the board or uses flashcards. The teacher pronounces each word again and asks pupils to repeat after her. The teacher then explains the meaning of each key word in simple terms.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the key words after the teacher and listen to their meanings.

Learning Point: Key vocabulary understanding

Step 4: Guided Reading of the Passage

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides the pupils to read the passage together, sentence by sentence, or in small groups. The teacher provides support with difficult words and corrects pronunciation where necessary, encouraging fluency.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the story passage aloud, with guidance from the teacher.

Learning Point: Practicing story reading

Step 5: Comprehension Questions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Comprehension

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks the comprehension questions related to “The Magical Mango Tree” passage. The teacher encourages pupils to answer in full sentences.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the comprehension questions orally, recalling details from the story.

Learning Point: Story comprehension skills

Step 6: Story Retelling

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Oral Expression

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks a few pupils to retell the story in their own words, focusing on the main events. The teacher provides prompts if needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils attempt to retell the story in their own words.

Learning Point: Retelling story events

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who was Ada in the story?
2. Describe the magical mango tree.
3. What happened when Ada touched a mango?
4. Can you retell one part of the story?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Story understanding assessment

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes, including the story passage, key vocabulary, and comprehension questions, into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and good reading. The teacher reminds them of the joy of reading imaginative stories and encourages them to read more at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s concluding remarks.

Learning Point: Reinforcing reading importance

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Read “The Magical Mango Tree” story again at home and answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. What is your favourite part of Ada’s adventure?
2. If you found a magical tree, what kind of fruit would it have?

Lesson Keywords

• Imaginative – Using or showing imagination; creative.
• Passage – A short section of a book, article, story, etc.
• Pronunciation – The way in which a word is spoken.
• Comprehension – The ability to understand something.
• Retell – To tell a story again.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide extra support by reading sentences with them individually and focusing on fewer key words. More advanced pupils will be encouraged to read the passage independently and create their own short comprehension questions for a partner.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further learning, search on YouTube for: Primary 2 imaginative story reading lesson Nigeria