Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Adverbial clauses

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adverbial Clauses
CONTENT: Types and Functions
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define and identify adverbial clauses in sentences
b. State the functions of adverbial clauses
c. Use different types of adverbial clauses in sentences
SET INDUCTION: The teacher starts by giving examples of sentences with adverbial clauses and asking students to identify the purpose of the clauses, e.g., I left the house because it was raining.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, Group Activities, Sentence Analysis
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with sample sentences, chart of adverbial clause types, sentences for group work

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Adverbial Clauses

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on adjectival clauses and introduces adverbial clauses. She explains that adverbial clauses modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like because, when, if, although, etc.	Learners listen and ask questions.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains and models different types of adverbial clauses: Time clauses: when, before, after Cause/reason clauses: because, since Condition clauses: if, unless Concession clauses: although, even though The teacher gives examples: I will stay at home if it rains. Although she was tired, she went to work.	Learners observe, ask questions, and take notes
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify the type and function of the adverbial clause in the sentence: I stayed at home because it was raining	Learners identify the type (cause/reason) and explain its function.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher gives learners the following sentences and asks them to underline the adverbial clauses and identify their types: 1. He went to the park after school. 2. I didn’t go to the party because I was sick. 3. If you study hard, you will pass the exam. 4. Although it was raining, we played football.	Learners underline the adverbial clauses and identify their types and functions.
5	ASSIGNMENT	Underline the adverbial clauses in the following sentences and state their types: She stayed up late because she had to finish her assignment. When the bell rings, we will leave the class. I won’t be going to the concert unless I get a ticket. Although he was busy, he helped me.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks learners’ books, corrects mistakes, and gives feedback on their understanding of adverbial clauses.	Learners review corrections and clarify any doubts.