Comprehension · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.2.7.3.1 - Determine the contextual meaning of words and phrases.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Read a level-appropriate text and identify at least five words or phrases whose meanings are not immediately clear.
Use surrounding words, sentences and clues in the text to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
Explain in their own words the contextual meaning of selected words and phrases from the text.
Match words and phrases to their correct meanings as used in a given passage.
Present and justify their group’s chosen meanings for words and phrases, giving reasons based on the text.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Comprehension (2.7)
Content standard: B6.2.7.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of words and phrases as used in the text
Indicator: B6.2.7.3.1 - Determine the contextual meaning of words and phrases.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 177
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Select a text for reading. Identify words and phrases and systematically, guide learners to work out their meanings in context.
- Put learners into groups and give each group a set of words and phrases to find their meanings. Each group presents its work.