Comprehension Passage On Drug Abuse Basic 2 English Studies Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

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

1. Discuss the main idea of the story about simple drugs
2. Identify facts and other kinds of information in the passage
3. Explain causes and effects in the given passage
4. Discuss the moral lessons learnt from the story

Introduction

Some substances can be harmful to our bodies, especially for children. It’s important to know about safe and unsafe things so we can make good choices and stay healthy.

Content Development

Sample Passage: “Tommy Learns About Medicine”

Tommy was seven years old and lived with his grandmother. One day, Tommy had a bad cough and his grandmother gave him some cough medicine. “This will help you feel better,” she said, “but you must only take it when I give it to you.”

The next day, Tommy’s cough was almost gone, but he saw the medicine bottle on the table. He thought, “If one spoon helped me, maybe more will make me completely better.” Without telling his grandmother, Tommy took three big spoons of the medicine.

Soon, Tommy felt very sick. His stomach hurt and he felt dizzy. His grandmother found him and asked what happened. Tommy told her the truth about taking extra medicine.

“Oh, Tommy,” said grandmother, “medicine can help us when we take the right amount, but it can hurt us when we take too much. That’s why only adults should give medicine to children.”

Grandmother took Tommy to see the doctor. The doctor helped Tommy feel better and explained that all medicines must be used carefully. Tommy learned an important lesson: only take medicine when a grown-up gives it to you.

Main Idea of the Story: Medicine can help us when used correctly by adults, but it can be dangerous when children take it without permission or take too much.

Facts from the Passage:

1. Tommy was seven years old
2. He lived with his grandmother
3. Tommy had a cough
4. Grandmother gave him cough medicine
5. Tommy took extra medicine without permission
6. Taking extra medicine made Tommy sick
7. The doctor helped Tommy feel better
8. Only adults should give medicine to children

Other Information in the Passage:

• Character information: Tommy was young and lived with grandmother
• Setting: At home with grandmother
• Problem: Tommy’s misuse of medicine
• Solution: Doctor’s help and learning the lesson
• Advice: Safe medicine practices

Causes and Effects:

Cause 1: Tommy had a cough Effect 1: Grandmother gave him medicine

Cause 2: Tommy took extra medicine without permission Effect 2: Tommy became sick with stomach pain and dizziness

Cause 3: Tommy told the truth about what he did Effect 3: Grandmother was able to help him quickly

Cause 4: They went to the doctor Effect 4: Tommy felt better and learned about medicine safety

Moral Lessons from the Story:

1. Listen to adults: Follow instructions from parents and guardians
2. Medicine is not candy: Medicine should only be taken when given by adults
3. Tell the truth: When we make mistakes, we should be honest
4. Ask for help: When we feel sick, we should tell a grown-up
5. Safety first: Following rules keeps us safe and healthy

Discussion Points:

• Why did Tommy think taking more medicine would help?
• What should Tommy have done instead?
• How did telling the truth help Tommy?
• What would you do if you found medicine on a table?

Safe Practices for Children:

• Never take medicine without an adult
• Don’t touch bottles or containers of medicine
• Tell a grown-up if you feel sick
• Ask questions if you don’t understand
• Remember that medicine is not food or candy

Exercise 1: Drug Abuse Comprehension

Answer questions about “Tommy Learns About Medicine”:

1. Why did Tommy’s grandmother give him medicine?
2. What mistake did Tommy make?
3. What happened when Tommy took extra medicine?
4. What lesson did Tommy learn?
5. Who should give medicine to children?