I.

General Overview:

Catch-Up Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 6

Quarterly Theme: Comprehension Skills

Sub-theme: Reading Short Stories

Subject Integration:

1) Subject: Science

- Connection: Science can be integrated to reinforce the importance of reading

for comprehension skills by exploring scientific concepts through short stories. For
instance, reading stories about famous scientists or scientific discoveries can help
students understand complex ideas in a more engaging manner.

2) Subject: Social Studies

- Connection: Social Studies can complement English by examining historical

events or cultural stories through short stories. By reading narratives from different
time periods or regions, students can enhance their comprehension skills while
gaining insights into diverse perspectives and cultures.

3) Subject: Values Education

- Connection: Values Education can be linked to English through moral lessons

and character development portrayed in short stories. Reading stories that
emphasize values such as honesty, compassion, and respect can help students
understand the importance of these virtues in real-life situations.
II. Session Outline:

Session Title: Exploring Short Stories for Comprehension

Session Objectives: Reading with comprehension

Key Concepts: Reading short stories enhances comprehension skills by immersing

students in narratives that require understanding characters, plot development, and
themes. By engaging with various stories, students can develop critical thinking and
analytical skills while appreciating the power of storytelling.

III. Teaching Strategies:

Introduction and Warm Up:

Activity Title: Story Starters

Description: Engage students by providing sentence prompts to start a story and

encourage them to continue the narrative.

Duration: 10 minutes

Materials: Paper, pens

Procedure:

1. Distribute paper and pens to students.

2. Display sentence prompts like "Once upon a time..." or "In a faraway land..." on
the board.

3. Ask students to complete the sentence and continue the story in their own
words.

4. Encourage students to share their story starters with a partner or the class.

Concept Exploration:
 Activity Title: Character Analysis

Description: Explore character traits in short stories and discuss how they
influence the plot.

Duration: 15 minutes

Materials: Short story excerpts, character trait cards

Procedure:

1. Provide students with excerpts from different short stories.

2. Assign character trait cards (e.g., brave, curious, kind) to students.

3. Ask students to identify and discuss the traits exhibited by the characters in the
excerpts.

4. Encourage students to analyze how these traits shape the characters' actions
and decisions in the story.

Valuing:

Activity Title: Theme Hunt

Description: Engage students in identifying and discussing themes in short stories.

Duration: 20 minutes

Materials: Short story texts, theme cards

 Procedure:

1. Distribute theme cards (e.g., friendship, perseverance, justice) to students.

2. Have students read a short story and identify the theme portrayed in the
narrative.

3. Facilitate a group discussion on how the theme is developed throughout the

story.

4. Encourage students to express their opinions on the significance of the theme

in real-life situations.

Reflection:

Activity Title: Story Reflection Journal

Description: Have students reflect on a short story they read and write their
thoughts in a journal.

Duration: 10 minutes

Materials: Journals, pens

Procedure:

1. Ask students to choose a short story they read during the session.

2. Provide time for students to reflect on the characters, plot, and themes of the
story in their journal.

3. Encourage students to express their opinions, connections, or questions about

the story.

4. Conclude by discussing the importance of reflection in enhancing

comprehension skills and understanding the deeper layers of a narrative.