Grammer - Junior Secondary 1 - Adverbs

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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining the kinds of adverbs there are, citing examples

Kinds of adverbs

1.   Adverb of manner: It is used to show how an action is done e.g quickly, bravely, happily, hard, fast, well etc

2.   Adverb of Place: It is used to show where an action is done e.g here, there, up, down, near, below, above, away etc

3.   Adverb of time: It is used to show when an action is done e.g now, then, tomorrow, yesterday, soon, still, yet, before etc

4.   Adverb of frequency: It is used to show how often an action is done e.g once, twice, never, always, occasionally etc

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further more kinds of adverbs

5.   Adverb of certainty: It is used to show the definiteness of the action e.g certainly, surely, obviously etc

6.   Adverb of Degree: It is used to show how much, in what degree or to what extent an action is done e.g very, rather, fairly, quite, too, almost, fully, enough etc

7.   Interrogative Adverb: It is used to ask questions e.g where, when, how etc

8.   Relative adverbs: It is used to relate two clauses or statements e.g when, where etc

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   List and explain the kinds of adverbs

2.   Give two examples each of each kind of adverb

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternatives given in the brackets

1.   The Bus has _______ started. (just, immediately)

2.   The college bell has _______ been rung. (just, lately)

3.   It is ________ an attractive salary. (fairly, rather)

4.   His financial position is ________ worse this year. (fairly, rather)

5.   Genevieve can play the flute ______ well. (fairly, rather)

6.   Ben is a ______ beautiful girl. (fairly, rather)

7.   It is ________ foolish of Venita to give up her teaching job. (rather, fairly)

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternatives given in the brackets

1.   Jacob has written _______ any letter to me. (hard, hardly)

2.   I tried verb _____ but failed in my attempt. (hard, hardly)

3.   Have you seen Ken _______? (late, lately)

4.   My brother returned _______ from the office today. (late, lately)

5.   I hate coming _______. (late, lately)

6.   She has been learning _______ to know the meaning of the poem. (Hard, Hardly)

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners