Grammer - Junior Secondary 1 - Conjunctions

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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 what conjunctions are and cites examples.

Conjunctions can be described as words that link together two or three words or phrases in a sentence.

Some common examples of conjunctions are and, because, but, either…or, neither….nor etc

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further explains the kinds of conjunctions citing examples

Kinds of conjunctions

1.   Correlative conjunctions: they are used in pairs e.g either…or, neither…nor, though….yet, whether….or, not only….but also, such….as etc

2.   Compound conjunctions: These are group of words used as conjunctions e.g in order that, on condition that, even if, so that, provided that, as though, in as much as etc

3.   Subordinating conjunction: They are used to join clause of unequal rank e.g although, after, till, before, unless, while, than etc

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define conjunctions and give examples of conjunctions

2.   Explain the first three kinds of conjunctions and give three examples of each

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer Exercise III on page 163 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer Exercise I 1-6 on page 162-163 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1.

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

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