Grammer - Senior Secondary 1

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Noun Phrases
CONTENT: The use of noun plus the definite article as the noun phrase.
The use of noun plus an indefinite article as the noun phrase.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define noun phrases.
b. Identify and use noun phrases with definite and indefinite articles in sentences.
SET INDUCTION: The teacher presents short passages and sentences with noun phrases, highlighting the noun phrase structure.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, sentence analysis, group activity
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Short passages, sentence cards, flashcards with articles and nouns

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Noun Phrases

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on nouns and introduces noun phrases. She explains that a noun phrase consists of a noun and any articles (definite or indefinite) that modify it.	Learners observe, listen, and take notes.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains the use of noun phrases: 1. The noun phrase with the definite article: "The boy kicked the ball." 2. The noun phrase with an indefinite article: "A boy is here to see you." She explains that both phrases are noun phrases as they consist of a noun and an article.	Learners listen to the explanation, participate by asking for clarification, and take notes.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify and explain the noun phrases in these sentences: a. The dog is barking loudly. b. A teacher was absent today. c. The book is on the table.	Learners respond by identifying the noun phrases and explaining their structure.
4	CLASS-WORK	Learners are given sentences to underline noun phrases: 1. The boy is running fast. 2. A doctor is needed in the hospital. 3. The car is expensive. 4. A teacher is in the room. 5. The room is clean. 6. A student passed the test. 7. The man is tall. 8. A dog is in the yard.	Learners underline the noun phrases in the sentences.
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Identify the noun phrases in these sentences: a. A man stood in the crowd. b. The dog ran quickly. c. A new teacher was appointed. d. The book was on the shelf. 2. Write 5 sentences using definite and indefinite articles with noun phrases.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks learners' books, corrects mistakes, and commends the learners.	Learners review corrections and ask questions for clarity.

Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Noun phrases