Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Adverbial Phrases and Their Grammatical Functions

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 6
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adverbial Phrases and Their Grammatical Functions
CONTENT: Identifying adverbial phrases and understanding their function in a sentence
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define adverbial phrases and explain their function in a sentence
b. Identify adverbial phrases in sentences and use them appropriately
SET INDUCTION: The teacher uses a simple sentence and explains how the adverb modifies the verb. She then shows how an adverbial phrase can further describe the action.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Direct Instruction, Guided Practice, Group Work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, sentence examples, chart of adverbial phrases

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Adverbial Phrases

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNER’S ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the concept of adverbs and introduces adverbial phrases, explaining that adverbial phrases describe the action of the verb. She gives examples: “in the morning,” “with great effort.”	Learners listen, ask questions, and share their ideas.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains adverbial phrases and how they function in sentences. She provides examples: “She sings with great enthusiasm.” “They traveled for a long time.” “He writes in the evening.”	Learners observe and take notes.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher writes sentences on the board and asks learners to identify adverbial phrases.	Learners identify adverbial phrases in sentences.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher provides sentences for students to underline the adverbial phrases: 1. She will meet us at the station in the afternoon. 2. He works with determination every day. 3. They arrived after the meeting. 4. She danced in a beautiful manner.	Learners underline the adverbial phrases
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Write 5 sentences that include adverbial phrases. 2. Underline the adverbial phrase in the following sentences: The boy ran in a hurry. We will finish the project on time.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher revises the lesson, corrects any errors, and praises the learners for their participation.	Learners review corrections and ask questions for further clarification.