Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Countable and uncountable nouns

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on noun phrases and introduces countable and uncountable nouns. She explains that countable nouns are things that can be counted, while uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted directly.

Learners listen, take notes, and participate in the discussion.

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. She uses examples: 1. Countable nouns: apple, book, chair. 2. Uncountable nouns: water, air, sugar, rice. She also explains how some nouns can be both countable and uncountable depending on the context (e.g., "a cup of water").

Learners ask questions and participate in the explanation.

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EVALUATION

The teacher gives learners sentences and asks them to identify countable and uncountable nouns: a. There are two chairs in the room. b. I have some sugar in my tea. c. I need some information. d. There are many books on the shelf.

Learners identify countable and uncountable nouns in the sentences.

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are given a passage and asked to identify the countable and uncountable nouns in it. Passage: "The book is on the table. There is a lot of rice in the bowl. I saw a few students outside."

Learners underline countable and uncountable nouns in the passage.

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ASSIGNMENT

1. Write 5 sentences using countable nouns. 2. Write 5 sentences using uncountable nouns. 3. Write 5 sentences where the noun can be both countable and uncountable.

Learners complete the assignment at home.

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks learners' books, corrects mistakes, and commends the learners for their effort.

Learners review corrections and ask for any remaining clarification.