Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Noun phrases: Position and functions
Noun phrases: Position and functions
Noun phrases: Position and functions
SUBJECT: GRAMMAR
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 1
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Noun Phrases: Position and Functions
CONTENT: Structure and functions of noun phrases in sentences
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define noun phrases
b. Identify noun phrases in sentences
c. Use noun phrases correctly in sentences
SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes the sentence “The beautiful girl danced gracefully” on the board and asks learners to identify what part of the sentence names the subject.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Sentence Analysis, Group Activities
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with noun phrases, sample sentence charts, board illustrations
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Noun Phrases
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STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
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1 |
INTRODUCTION |
The teacher reviews the concept of nouns and introduces noun phrases as a group of words that function as a noun in a sentence. Example: “The big house”, “A kind woman”. |
Learners listen, observe examples, and ask questions. |
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2 |
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING |
The teacher explains the structure of noun phrases: (Determiner + Adjective + Noun). She gives examples and identifies noun phrases in sample sentences. |
Learners note the examples and participate in identifying noun phrases. |
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3 |
EVALUATION |
The teacher provides sentences and asks learners to identify the noun phrases. |
Learners respond and highlight noun phrases. |
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CLASS-WORK |
Sentences: 1. The young boy ran to school. 2. A bunch of flowers was given to her. 3. The small shop on the corner sells books. 4. An old man waited patiently. |
Learners underline noun phrases. |
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5 |
ASSIGNMENT |
1. Underline the noun phrases in these: a. The large brown dog barked at the stranger. b. A quick decision was made. c. The hardworking student passed his exams. 2. Write 5 sentences using noun phrases. |
Learners complete assignment at home. |
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6 |
CONCLUSION |
The teacher marks and discusses corrections. |
Learners ask questions and make corrections. |