Lesson Notes on Reading to Answer Specific Questions

JSS 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSON NOTE 

Week: 7

Topic: Reading to Answer Specific Questions

Duration: 40 Minutes

Subject: English Language

Theme: Reading Skills

 

Performance Objectives

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

1. Explain what it means to read to answer specific questions.

2. Identify key words in a question.

3. Locate relevant information in a passage.

4. Answer specific questions correctly from a given text.

 

Entry Behavior

Students can already read simple passages and answer basic comprehension questions.

 

Instructional Materials

1. Chart showing examples of comprehension questions

2. Flashcards of key words (Who, When, Where, What, Why, How)

3. Printed comprehension passage.

 

Content/Lesson Development

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher introduces the lesson by asking students:
“When you read a story, how do you find answers to questions quickly?”

Discuss responses and link to today’s topic: “Reading to Answer Specific Questions.”

 

Teacher explains: Reading to answer specific questions means reading a passage with the aim of finding exact information that answers particular questions.

 

Step 2: Presentation

Teacher explains and demonstrates:

1. Read the questions first – so you know what you’re looking for.

2. Underline key words in each question.

3. Scan the passage for those key words or related ideas.

4. Read around that part to confirm the answer.

5. Write the answer clearly.

Example: If the question says, “Where did the boy find the wallet?”
→ Look for “wallet” or related words in the passage.

 

Step 3: Class Activity

1. Students read a short passage (see below).

2. They work in pairs to answer questions based on the passage.

3. Teacher guides and corrects as needed.

 

Evaluation Questions

1. What does it mean to read to answer specific questions?

2. Mention two steps to follow when reading to answer specific questions.

3. Why is it important to read the questions before the passage?

4. What should you do after finding the part of the passage with the answer?

 

Summary

1. Reading to answer specific questions helps you save time and find accurate information.

2. Always look for key words and scan the passage.

 

Assignment: Find a short story in your English textbook and answer any five comprehension questions using the skill of reading to answer specific questions.

 

Worksheet/Comprehension Practice

Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Passage:
Last Friday, the students of Bright Future College went on an excursion to the National Museum in Lagos. They left the school at 9 o’clock in the morning. At the museum, they saw many old objects, pictures, and traditional tools. Their English teacher, Mr. Ade, explained the history of each item. After spending three hours, they returned to school at noon. Everyone was happy and tired but learned a lot.

 

Questions:

1. Where did the students go for their excursion?

2. What time did they leave the school?

3. Who explained the history of the items?

4. How long did they stay at the museum?

5. How did the students feel after returning to school?

 

Answers (Quick Check) 

1. Where did the students go for their excursion? They went to the National Museum in Lagos.

2. What time did they leave the school? They left the school at 9 o’clock in the morning.

3. Who explained the history of the items? Their English teacher, Mr. Ade, explained the history of the items.

4. How long did they stay at the museum? They stayed at the museum for three hours.

5. How did the students feel after returning to school? They felt happy and tired but learned a lot.