Picture Reading: Road Signs Passage – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Read the passage about road signs
2. Discuss and mention road problems
3. Demonstrate road safety techniques

Content

Road Signs Passage

“Road signs help keep us safe. The red sign means STOP. The green sign means GO. The yellow sign means SLOW DOWN. When we see these signs, we must obey them. Traffic lights help cars and people move safely on the road.”

Common Road Signs

STOP Sign: Red octagon – all vehicles must stop Traffic Light: Red = stop, Yellow = slow down, Green = go Zebra Crossing: White stripes for people to cross safely Speed Limit: Numbers showing how fast cars can go

Road Safety Rules

• Always look both ways before crossing
• Use zebra crossings
• Walk on sidewalks
• Obey traffic lights
• Never play on the road

Road Problems

• Accidents from not following signs
• Traffic jams from broken lights
• Dangerous crossing without proper signs

Exercise

1. Name 3 road signs and their meanings
2. List 3 road safety rules
3. Describe what you do at a traffic light