Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Adjectival Phrases and Their Grammatical Function in a Sentence
Adjectival Phrases and Their Grammatical Function in a Sentence
Adjectival Phrases and Their Grammatical Function in a Sentence
SUBJECT: GRAMMAR
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 5
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adjectival Phrases and Their Grammatical Function in a Sentence
CONTENT: Identifying adjectival phrases and explaining their function
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define adjectival phrases and explain their function in a sentence
b. Identify adjectival phrases in sentences and use them appropriately
SET INDUCTION: The teacher uses a diagram of a simple sentence and points out the adjective, then shows how an adjectival phrase enhances the description.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Direct Instruction, Modeling, Group Work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sentence cards, whiteboard, chart of examples
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Adjectival Phrases
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STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNER’S ACTIVITY |
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1 |
INTRODUCTION |
The teacher revises the concept of adjectives and introduces adjectival phrases, explaining that an adjectival phrase is a group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. She gives examples: “a very tall man,” “the book on the shelf.” |
Learners listen attentively and ask questions for clarity. |
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2 |
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING |
The teacher explains the role of adjectival phrases in sentences and gives examples:
“She wore a dress of bright colors.” |
Learners observe, take notes, and discuss with the teacher. |
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3 |
EVALUATION |
The teacher asks students to identify the adjectival phrases in sentences on the board. |
Learners identify and underline the adjectival phrases. |
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4 |
CLASS-WORK |
The teacher gives the following sentences and asks learners to underline the adjectival phrases: 1. The girl with the long hair is my sister. 2. He wore a jacket made of leather. 3. The old man in the park was sleeping. 4. I bought a pair of shoes with a beautiful design. |
Learners underline the adjectival phrases. |
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5 |
ASSIGNMENT |
1. Write 5 sentences that include adjectival phrases. 2. Underline the adjectival phrase in the following sentences: A. The children with the red balloons are playing outside. B. She lives in a house surrounded by flowers. |
Learners complete the assignment at home. |
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CONCLUSION |
The teacher goes over the assignment, correcting mistakes and encouraging learners |
Learners ask questions and clarify any doubts. |