Antonyms, Word focus: words used as nouns and verbs
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 3 & 4
CLASS : Junior Secondary School 1
AGE: 12 years
DURATION : 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC : Vocabulary development
CONTENT : Antonyms, Word focus: words used as nouns and verbs
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to;
a.) Define Antonyms
b.) Give examples of words used as nouns and verbs using sentences
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities,
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1 page 96-97
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Week 3 and 4: Vocabulary development
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STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
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Week 3 |
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what antonyms are
Antonyms are words that means the opposite of other words. A word may have several antonyms. The opposite of antonyms is synonyms. |
Learners observe, learn and participate |
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Week 4 |
The teacher gives examples of words that can be used as both nouns and verbs using sentence examples
Some words are used as both nouns and verbs based on the positions they assume in sentences. Examples of words that can be used both as nouns and verbs
Sentence examples 1. As Noun – My help comes from the Lord As Verb – She wants to help out with Vanessa’s school fees 2. As Noun- She didn’t give me a positive answer As Verb – You are to answer all the questions |
Learners observe, learn and participate |
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3 |
EVALUATION |
The Learners are asked to 1. Define antonyms 2. Give examples of words that can be used both as nouns and as verbs |
- Learners observe, learn and participate |
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4 |
CLASS-WORK |
Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 97 1-5 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1
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Learners observe, learn and participate |
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ASSIGNMENT |
Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 97 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1
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Learners participate |
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CONCLUSION |
The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners |
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