Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Adverbial clause
Adverbial clause
Adverbial clause
SUBJECT: GRAMMAR
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 8
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adverbial Clause
CONTENT: Definition and examples of adverbial clauses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define an adverbial clause
b. Identify adverbial clauses in sentences
c. Construct sentences using adverbial clauses
SET INDUCTION: The teacher asks: “When do you study?” “Why do you study?” “Where do you study?” to guide them into understanding clauses of time, reason, and place.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Question and Answer, Group work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts, flashcards, worksheet on clauses
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Adverbial Clauses
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STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
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1 |
INTRODUCTION |
The teacher recalls previous work on adverbs, then introduces adverbial clauses as dependent clauses that act as adverbs. |
Learners listen and respond to teacher’s questions. |
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2 |
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING |
Teacher gives examples: 1. I will call you when I get home. 2. He left because he was tired. 3. She sings as if she were a professional. Teacher identifies each clause and the word that introduces it. |
Learners observe and underline adverbial clauses in the examples. |
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EVALUATION |
Teacher asks learners to identify adverbial clauses in fresh examples and label the type (time, reason, manner, etc.). |
Learners participate by identifying and labeling clauses. |
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4 |
CLASS-WORK |
Students are asked to: 1. Identify the adverbial clause in: a) He cried because he failed. b) We will leave when the bell rings. c) She ran as if she was chased. d) I eat wherever I find food. 2. Label the type of adverbial clause. |
Learners write and label adverbial clauses. |
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ASSIGNMENT |
Write five sentences using different types of adverbial clauses: reason, manner, time, place, and condition. |
Learners complete the assignment at home. |
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CONCLUSION |
Teacher marks and gives feedback. Appreciates effort and clarifies questions. |
Learners receive feedback and ask follow-up questions. |