Listening to and Telling a Story – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Summarize the story in their own words
2. Relate the story to real life situations
3. List the characters in the story

Introduction

Good listening helps us understand stories better. When we listen carefully, we can retell stories and learn from them.

Content Development

Listening Skills:

• Sit quietly and pay attention
• Look at the person telling the story
• Think about what you hear
• Ask questions if you don’t understand

Sample Story for Listening: “The Honest Boy”

Teacher tells this story:

“There was a boy named Tom who found a wallet full of money on his way to school. Inside the wallet, he saw an ID card with a man’s name and address. Tom’s friends told him to keep the money, but Tom knew it was not right. He took the wallet to the police station. The policeman helped him find the owner. The owner was so happy that he gave Tom a reward and thanked him for being honest. Tom felt proud of doing the right thing.”

After Listening – Story Summary: Guide pupils to summarize:

• A boy named Tom found a wallet
• His friends wanted him to keep it
• Tom took it to the police
• The owner got his wallet back
• Tom received a reward for being honest

Characters in the Story:

1. Tom (the honest boy)
2. Tom’s friends
3. The policeman
4. The wallet owner

Real Life Connections:

• What would you do if you found something that wasn’t yours?
• Why is it important to be honest?
• How do you feel when you tell the truth?

Practice Activity: Children take turns retelling the story in their own words.

Exercise 2: Story Listening

1. Name the three characters in “The Honest Boy” story.
2. What did Tom find?
3. What did Tom do with the wallet?
4. Why did Tom feel proud?