Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Adjectives

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 6
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adjectives
CONTENT: Types and Order of Adjectives
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify and define the types of adjectives.
b. Explain the order of adjectives in a sentence.
c. Use adjectives in sentences with correct order.

SET INDUCTION: The teacher displays a list of adjectives and asks learners to describe their favorite objects using different adjectives.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Discussion, Sentence Construction
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, List of Adjectives

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Adjectives (Types and Order)

PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION          

The teacher introduces adjectives as words that describe or modify nouns. She lists types of adjectives: descriptive, quantitative, demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative.       

* Learners listen, observe, and ask questions.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING      

The teacher explains the types of adjectives in detail, providing examples for each: Descriptive (e.g., beautiful),

Quantitative (e.g., few),

Demonstrative (e.g., this),

Possessive (e.g., his),

Interrogative (e.g., which).

She also explains the order of adjectives in a sentence: Quantity, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Proper adjective, and Noun.                                    

* Learners observe and take notes.

PRACTICE                    

The teacher asks learners to form sentences using adjectives in the correct order. She helps learners understand how to order multiple adjectives.      

* Learners practice by forming sentences using multiple adjectives in the correct order.

CLASS-WORK              

The teacher gives learners a list of adjectives and asks them to describe their favorite objects using these adjectives in the correct order.                       

* Learners describe their favorite objects, using adjectives in the correct order.

ASSIGNMENT              

1. Write 5 sentences using at least 3 different adjectives. Ensure they follow the correct order of adjectives.
2. Identify and label the adjectives in the sentences.

* 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.