Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Complex sentences
Complex sentences
Complex sentences
SUBJECT: GRAMMAR
TERM: 3RD TERM
WEEK: 3
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Complex Sentences
CONTENT: Introduction to Subordinating Conjunctions
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define a complex sentence
b. Identify subordinating conjunctions (e.g., that, which, although, because)
c. Write complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions
SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes two related sentences on the board and asks learners how they can be joined (e.g., He was late. He missed the bus.).
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Direct Teaching, Group Construction
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Conjunction flashcards, sentence charts
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Complex Sentences
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
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INTRODUCTION |
The teacher reviews simple and compound sentences, then introduces complex sentences as those with one independent and one dependent clause. |
Learners listen, recall prior knowledge, and take notes. |
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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING |
The teacher explains subordinating conjunctions (e.g., although, because, that, since).
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Learners write and identify conjunctions, ask questions. |
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EVALUATION |
The teacher gives examples and asks learners to identify clauses and conjunctions. |
Learners respond with observations. |
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CLASS-WORK |
Join the following sentences using suitable subordinating conjunctions: 1. She was late. She missed the class. 2. He works hard. He wants to succeed. 3. I stayed inside. It was raining. |
Learners write and submit their answers. |
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ASSIGNMENT |
Write 5 complex sentences using any of these conjunctions: because, although, since, that, when. |
Learners complete this task at home. |
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CONCLUSION |
The teacher reviews learners’ responses and emphasizes the use of subordinating conjunctions. |
Learners take note and seek clarification where needed |