Grammer - Senior Secondary 1

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Clauses
CONTENT: Independent and Dependent Clauses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define clauses and differentiate between independent and dependent clauses
b. Identify independent and dependent clauses in sentences
c. Recognize the similarities between simple sentences and independent clauses

SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes two sentences on the board: “He is tall.” and “because he eats well.” Learners are asked to identify the difference.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Question and Answer, Group Work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Chart of sentences, flashcards, whiteboard

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Types of Clauses

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher recalls previous knowledge of sentence types, then introduces the concept of clauses: “A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.”	Learners listen, observe, and respond to questions.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains and models: - Independent Clause: expresses a complete thought (e.g., “I passed the exam.”) - Dependent Clause: does not express a complete thought (e.g., “because I studied hard.”). She draws similarities between independent clauses and simple sentences.	Learners take notes and participate in class discussion.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher gives sentences and asks learners to identify and label the independent and dependent clauses.	Learners identify clauses and state whether they are independent or dependent.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher provides these examples for analysis: 1. She was happy because she got an award. 2. If he works hard, he will succeed. 3. Although it rained, the match continued.	Learners underline and classify the clauses.
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Identify and underline the clauses in each sentence. State if they are independent or dependent: a. He called me when he arrived. b. Although she was tired, she finished the work. c. I’ll go if it doesn’t rain. 2. Write 3 examples of each type of clause.	Learners complete the assignment.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks and discusses answers, then reinforces the difference between the two clause types.	Learners ask questions and correct their mistakes.

Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Clauses