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Subject: English
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 27
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 27
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 27, Period 5
Topic: Story Comprehension & Making Inferences
Sub-topic: Understanding character traits and making inferences
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Make connections between a text and their own lives
Identify character traits and make simple inferences
Respond to “who” and “what” questions from a text
Form uppercase letters M–R correctly
Spell and use high-frequency words “into, until”
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to answer simple comprehension questions
Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 1
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher displays a picture of a story scene. Learners describe what they see.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
1️⃣ Definition and Discussion
Character Traits
- Qualities that describe how a character thinks, feels, or acts.
- Examples: kind, brave, greedy
Making Inferences
- Using clues from the story combined with what we already know to figure out something not directly stated.
- Example: If a boy shares his lunch, we can infer he is kind.
2️⃣ High-Frequency Words
- Words: into, until
- Example sentences:
- The boy went into the house.
- Wait until I come.
3️⃣ Story Reading
- Teacher reads aloud a short story while learners follow in their textbooks.
- Comprehension questions to guide understanding:
- Who is the main character?
- What happened?
- What can we say about the character?
4️⃣ Handwriting Practice
- Practice uppercase letters M–R.
- Teacher demonstrates; learners write neatly in notebooks.
5️⃣ Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Read the story aloud in groups or pairs.
- Identify and discuss character traits of the main characters.
- Answer comprehension questions (Who? What?).
- Write uppercase letters M–R neatly in notebooks.
6️⃣ Assessment Checks
|
Skill Area |
Criteria |
|
Character traits |
Can learners identify a character trait correctly? |
|
Inferences |
Can learners make an inference from a story event? |
|
High-frequency words |
Can learners use “into” and “until” correctly in sentences? |
|
Handwriting |
Are uppercase letters M–R formed neatly and correctly? |
7️⃣ Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Understanding character traits helps learners connect emotionally with stories.
- Making inferences develops deeper thinking and comprehension skills.
- High-frequency words increase fluency and accuracy in reading and writing.
- Handwriting practice supports legibility and writing confidence.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher recaps meaning of character traits, inferences, and high-frequency words.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Write one character trait of a story character. Teacher collects and provides feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
Write two sentences using the words into and until.
Follow-up Activity:
Learners retell the story at home to a parent or guardian.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Support learners who struggle with inference by giving sentence starters. Allow stronger learners to act out characters.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low