SUBJECT: GRAMMAR
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 5
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Verb Forms
CONTENT: Active and Passive Verbs
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify the subject and predicate in a sentence.
b. Convert sentences from active to passive form and vice versa.
c. Construct sentences in both active and passive voice.
SET INDUCTION: The teacher asks learners to identify sentences where the subject performs an action (active) and where the action is performed on the subject (passive).
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Demonstration, Practice, Group Work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, Sentence Flashcards
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Active and Passive Verbs
PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION
The teacher introduces the concept of active and passive voice by providing examples: "The teacher teaches the class" (active) and "The class is taught by the teacher" (passive).
* Learners observe, learn, and ask questions.
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING
The teacher explains the structure of active and passive sentences. She demonstrates converting sentences from active to passive and vice versa.
* Learners observe and take notes. They participate by asking for more examples.
PRACTICE
The teacher asks learners to convert the following sentences into passive voice: "The dog bit the man," "She wrote the letter," "They built the house."
* Learners practice by converting sentences from active to passive.
CLASS-WORK
The teacher asks learners to identify the subject and predicate in the following sentences:
"She sings a song."
"The book was read by Mary."
* Learners identify the subject and predicate in the sentences.
ASSIGNMENT
* Learners complete the assignment at home.
CONCLUSION
The teacher marks learners' books, corrects mistakes, and commends learners for their effort.
Learners review corrections and ask questions for clarity.