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LESSON PLAN
Class Form 4
Venue 4B
Date 1 December 2018
Time 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
Topic Leaves of Life
Theme Science and Technology
Focus Skill Reading Skills
LEARNING OUTCOMES

2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by:

c. reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the
Internet.

Level 1, 2 & 3
ii. Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts.

2.2 Process information by:

a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas;
b. extracting main ideas and details;

B. Processing texts read by:

Level 1
ii. Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about.
iii. Scanning for details.

Level 2
vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple text.
viii. Identifying supporting details in a simple text.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the
lesson, students
should be able to:
i. identify at least 8 out of 11 sequence connectors from the
reading passage entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages
of Herbal Medicines”.
ii. in groups, identify all the main ideas and at least two
supporting details for each main idea in the reading passage
entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal
Medicines”.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Students can i. identify the sequence connectors from the reading passage.
ii. highlight the main ideas and supporting details on their
respective paragraphs.
iii. complete the brace map template in their respective groups.
iv. present all the main ideas and supporting details from the
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reading passage entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages

of Herbal Medicines”.

Cross Curricular Learning How to Learn Skills, Thinking Skills, Knowledge Acquisition
Elements

Language/Grammar Sequence Connectors

Focus

Moral Value(s) Appreciative

Stage Teaching and Learning Activities Resources

Set Induction 1. Teacher holds a ginger and shows A real ginger

(5 minutes) it to the students.
2. Teacher shares the benefits of the
ginger to the students and tells
them that ginger is a type of
herbal medicine.

Lesson Development Stage

Presentation 1. Teacher distributes a list of List of sequence connectors

(15 minutes) sequence connectors to the
students.
2. Teacher teaches the students on
how to use the sequence
connectors correctly.
3. Teacher distributes a reading A reading passage entitled
passage entitled “The Advantages “The Advantages and
and Disadvantages of Herbal Disadvantages of Herbal
Medicines” to the students. Medicines”
4. Teacher instructs students to find
and circle the sequence
connectors from the passage.

Practice 1. Teacher cuts the reading passage The cut paragraphs of the
(20 minutes) into several parts and puts it into reading passage entitled “The
an envelope. Advantages and
2. Teacher distributes students into Disadvantages of Herbal
five groups, which is their mother Medicines”, envelope
groups.
3. In their mother groups, students
are required to number
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themselves from one to four.

4. Each group will receive an
envelope and each student will
get a paragraph corresponding to
their numbers.
5. They are required to scan for
main ideas and supporting details
and highlight them.
6. Then, teacher creates the expert
groups by gathering students with
the same numbers.
7. Every student is given a brace A brace map template
map template.
8. In their expert groups, students
are required to discuss with one
another about the main idea and
supporting details on the
paragraph that they have gotten
and write it on the brace map
template provided.
9. After five minutes, students are
required to go back to their
mother groups and share their
main ideas and supporting details
with their members.

Production 1. Every student is required to tell Presentation on the main

(15 minutes) their members on each
paragraph’s main idea and
supporting details.
2. They need to complete the brace
map template by listening to their
friends.
3. Teacher picks two groups to share
their answers to the class.
ideas and supporting details
from the reading passage
entitled “The Advantages and
Disadvantages of Herbal
Medicines” (Formative
Assessment)

Conclusion 1. Teacher conducts an activity A piece of paper

(5 minutes) called ‘Two Stars and One Wish’
by asking students to write down
two things that they like about the
lesson and one thing that they
wish to know more about.
2. Teacher randomly picks some
students to share their answers.
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Extended Activity 1. Students are required to take a photo of the ginger and share the
information on the use of ginger in the field of medicine on
Instagram. (Homework)

Formative Students’ presentation on the main ideas and supporting details from the
Assessment reading passage entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal
Medicines”. (Production Stage)

Resources/Teaching T&L Strategies Assessment for learning

Materials
Main strategy: eg. Collaborative
A real ginger, a Learning Numbered Heads Together –
reading passage Students with the same
entitled “The 21st Century Skills: number are required to discuss
Advantages and the main idea and supporting
Disadvantages of Think-Pair- details for the assigned
Herbal Medicines”, Share paragraph in their expert
the cut paragraphs of Mix-Pair- group before going back to
the reading passage Share their mother group to share
entitled “The Gallery with their friends.
Advantages and Walk
Disadvantages of Numbered / Two Stars and One Wish -
Herbal Medicines”, Heads Students are required to write
envelope, a brace Together two things that they like about
map template and a All Write the lesson and one thing that
piece of paper Round they are still puzzled and want
Robin to know more.
Jot Thoughts
Others: Two Stars Brace map – Students are
and One required to complete the brace
Wish map template provided when
their friends share the main
I-Think Map: ideas and supporting details
with them.
Circle Tree
map map Apply – Students apply the
Bubble Flow sequence connectors that they
map map have learnt when they share
Double Multi the main ideas and supporting
bubble Flow details to their friends.
map Map
Analyse – Students analyse
Brace / Bridge
the assigned paragraph by first
map Map
identifying main idea and later
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HOTS: on finding supporting

details or evidences to support
Apply / the main idea.
Analyse /
Evaluate
Create

Teacher’s Reflection
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1) Presentation Stage
➢ List of sequence connectors
Sequencing - To begin with
- First and foremost
- Secondly
- Thirdly
- In addition
- Besides
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- Finally
- Lastly
Result - As a result
- Therefore
- Thus
Exemplification - For example
- For instance
- To illustrate
Explanation - In other words

➢ A reading passage entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal Medicines”

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal Medicines

People across the world have been using herbal medicines since ages. Although
there is no scientific support associated with the use of herbal medicines, individuals
have been able to sustain full faith on this remedy which has a history of more than
5000 years for curing various ailments. There are lots of advantages and disadvantages
linked with herbal medicines.

First and foremost, herbal medicines are very cheap in comparison to the
conventional form of medication. It is something which every people can afford, unlike
other forms of medication which can be pricey. Next, herbal medicines can be
consumed without the aid of any kind of prescription. They can be found very easily
from a local drug store. Obesity is a growing problem which is known to have
hazardous issues on an individual’s health. Thus, herbal medicine can help one deal
with the problem of obesity very effectively without consuming much time and efforts.
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Moreover, herbal medicines are known to be more productive in comparison to

other forms of medication in curing certain conditions. Unless mixed with other
chemical components, they are known to be all natural. Next, one of the greatest
benefits associated with herbal medicine is the non-existence of side effects. Also, they
tend to offer long lasting benefits in terms of overall wellness.

Although the advantages dominate the disadvantages, there are a few risks
associated with herbal medicine as well. Herbal medicines are also known to be
ineffective against serious ailments and it also cannot cure a broken hand, nor is it able
to deal with heart attack related issues as effectively as a conventional doctor. In some
instances, individuals switch to herbal medication without realizing that the symptoms
can be linked to a different ailment. Unlike, conventional medication which involves
constant monitoring of your health, herbal medicines are taken without prescription
which means that in some cases, individual might be undergoing a trial and error
process with their medication.

Although herbal medicines have the potential to cure many ailments, the curing
period is also usually longer in comparison to conventional medication. One needs to
have immense patience while undergoing herbal treatment. In addition, herbal
medicines can also cause allergic reactions in some cases. Before resorting to herbal
medication you need to ensure that you are not allergic to the particular herb that you
will be consuming. Conventional medication can also cause allergic reactions, but they
are usually taken upon prescriptions which is why the chances of allergic reactions are
less.

In conclusion, there is no denying to the fact that the advantages of herbal

medicines overpower the disadvantages of it. Herbal medicines can be used to cure
many types of illness. However, it is always advisable to seek help from a good
practitioner of herbal medicines to make the most of it.
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2) Practice stage
➢ The cut paragraphs of the reading passage entitled “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal Medicines”

First and foremost, herbal medicines are very cheap in comparison to the conventional form of medication. It is something
which every people can afford, unlike other forms of medication which can be pricey. Next, herbal medicines can be
consumed without the aid of any kind of prescription. They can be found very easily from a local drug store. Obesity is a
growing problem which is known to have hazardous issues on an individual’s health. Thus, herbal medicine can help one
deal with the problem of obesity very effectively without consuming much time and efforts.

Moreover, herbal medicines are known to be more productive in comparison to other forms of medication in curing certain
conditions. Unless mixed with other chemical components, they are known to be all natural. Next, one of the greatest
benefits associated with herbal medicine is the non-existence of side effects. Also, they tend to offer long lasting benefits in
terms of overall wellness.

Although the advantages dominate the disadvantages, there are a few risks associated with herbal medicine as well. Herbal
medicines are also known to be ineffective against serious ailments and it also cannot cure a broken hand, nor is it able to
deal with heart attack related issues as effectively as a conventional doctor. In some instances, individuals switch to herbal
medication without realizing that the symptoms can be linked to a different ailment. Unlike, conventional medication which
involves constant monitoring of your health, herbal medicines are taken without prescription which means that in some
cases, individual might be undergoing a trial and error process with their medication.
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Although herbal medicines have the potential to cure many ailments, the curing period is also usually longer in comparison
to conventional medication. One needs to have immense patience while undergoing herbal treatment. In addition, herbal
medicines can also cause allergic reactions in some cases. Before resorting to herbal medication you need to ensure that
you are not allergic to the particular herb that you will be consuming. Conventional medication can also cause allergic
reactions, but they are usually taken upon prescriptions which is why the chances of allergic reactions are less.
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➢ A brace map template

Complete the brace map below by identifying the main ideas and supporting details from the reading passage.

The Advantages and

Disadvantages of
Herbal Medicine
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Readability Index

References

https://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/list-of-sentence-connectors-in-english/

https://www.healthguidance.org/entry/12415/1/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-herbal-medicine.html

http://www.readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-formula-tests.php

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