Grammer - Senior Secondary 1 - More on adjectival clauses

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: More on Adjectival Clauses
CONTENT:

Definition of objective
Adjectival clauses qualify a noun or pronoun in the sentence
Adjectival clauses are introduced by relative pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, that

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define the term "objective" in grammar
b. Identify adjectival clauses in sentences
c. Construct sentences using adjectival clauses

SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes two similar sentences on the board – one simple, and one with an adjectival clause – to spark curiosity.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Sentence Construction, Class Discussions
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with relative pronouns, Sentence strips, Chalkboard/whiteboard

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Clauses

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on adjectival clauses. She defines the term “objective” and explains that adjectival clauses function as objectives because they give more information about nouns.	Learners listen and answer questions from the review.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher lists relative pronouns and explains how they introduce adjectival clauses. She writes example sentences: • The man whose brother was sacked has committed suicide. • The song which Clara sang was very melodious.	Learners take notes, identify the clauses in examples, and ask questions.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify the adjectival clauses in given sentences.	Learners underline or highlight adjectival clauses in sentences.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher gives 5 sentences for analysis: 1. The girl who won the prize is my friend. 2. The book that you gave me is interesting. 3. I saw the man whose car was stolen. 4. This is the house which Jack built. 5. The student whom the teacher praised was happy.	Learners identify the adjectival clauses.
5	ASSIGNMENT	a. Construct 5 sentences containing adjectival clauses. b. Underline the adjectival clause in each sentence.	Learners complete the task at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher reviews the classwork, corrects errors, and praises good attempts.	Learners listen, make corrections, and ask questions.