Oral Comprehension – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Listen actively to a short passage
2. List and identify comprehension strategies
3. Apply comprehension strategies to text

Content

Listening Passage: “The School Library”

“Our school library is a quiet place where students come to read and study. Mrs. Adams, the librarian, helps us find books about animals, adventure, and science. Every Wednesday, our class visits the library for reading time. We must speak in whispers and handle books carefully. Reading helps us learn new things and improves our vocabulary.”

Comprehension Strategies for Listening

1. Focus – Pay attention to the speaker
2. Visualize – Make pictures in your mind
3. Question – Ask yourself about what you hear
4. Connect – Link to your own experiences
5. Summarize – Remember the main ideas

Listening Skills

• Sit still and look at the speaker
• Listen for key words and ideas
• Ask questions if you don’t understand
• Remember important details

Exercise

1. Listen to the passage and answer questions
2. List 3 comprehension strategies
3. Summarize what you heard in 2 sentences