Grammer - Senior Secondary 1

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Noun Clauses
CONTENT: Identification and Usage of Noun Clauses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define a noun clause
b. Identify noun clauses in sentences
c. Use noun clauses appropriately in writing

SET INDUCTION: The teacher reads a sentence: “What he said surprised everyone,” and asks learners what the subject of the sentence is.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Sentence Analysis, Question and Answer
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sentence strips, charts, flashcards

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Noun Clauses

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher briefly revises dependent clauses, then introduces noun clauses as dependent clauses that function as nouns.	Learners listen and contribute to revision.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher defines noun clauses and gives examples: - “What he said” is a noun clause in “What he said is true.” - “That she won the race” in “That she won the race was unexpected.”	Learners listen, ask questions, and take notes.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher writes mixed sentences on the board and asks learners to identify noun clauses.	Learners identify noun clauses and state their function (subject, object, complement).
4	CLASS-WORK	Identify noun clauses in the following: 1. I don’t know what he wants. 2. That the boy failed surprised us. 3. Whoever wins the race will be crowned. 4. I believe that she is honest.	Learners underline the noun clauses and state their function.
5	ASSIGNMENT	Write five sentences using noun clauses in different functions: subject, object, and complement.	Learners complete the assignment.
6	CONCLUSION	Teacher reviews answers, gives feedback, and summarizes key points.	Learners correct mistakes and ask questions.

Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - Noun clauses