Comprehension · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.2.4 - Provide evidence and show mastery to support understanding of texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Locate and quote specific sentences or phrases from a text to support their answers to comprehension questions.
Explain the difference between explicit meaning (stated directly) and implicit meaning (suggested or hinted at) in a given passage.
Answer comprehension questions by pairing each answer with a piece of textual evidence, using the formula “The text says…” or “This is supported by…”
Justify their interpretation of a character’s actions or feelings by pointing to at least two details from the passage.
Evaluate a peer’s answer to a comprehension question and give feedback on whether sufficient evidence was provided and whether the evidence actually supports the claim.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Comprehension (2.1)
Content standard: B8.2.1.2 - Read, comprehend, interpret texts
Indicator: B8.2.1.2.4 - Provide evidence and show mastery to support understanding of texts
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 12 (Week 12 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 47
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Read a text closely for interpretation.
- Interpret the text, citing evidence to support ideas that help with implicit meaning.
- Generate relevant answers to questions.