Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Auxiliary Verbs (Modal Auxiliary and Primary Auxiliary Verbs)

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Auxiliary Verbs (Modal Auxiliary and Primary Auxiliary Verbs)
CONTENT: Explanation of auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, and primary auxiliary verbs
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define and explain what an auxiliary verb is
b. Identify and use modal auxiliary verbs (e.g., can, could, will, shall, may, might, etc.)
c. Identify and use primary auxiliary verbs (e.g., be, do, have)
d. Construct sentences using auxiliary verbs correctly

SET INDUCTION: The teacher will begin by asking learners to identify any "helping verbs" they know from sentences used in the previous lessons. The teacher will write examples on the board.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, and sentence construction activities
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with auxiliary verbs, worksheets with sentences for analysis, and a whiteboard for examples

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Structure: Auxiliary Verbs

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS' ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces auxiliary verbs. She explains that auxiliary verbs are "helping verbs" used with main verbs to form different tenses, moods, voices, etc.	Learners observe and listen, ask questions, and provide examples of auxiliary verbs they know.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains modal auxiliary verbs and gives examples: "can," "could," "will," "would," "shall," "may," "might." She demonstrates their usage in sentences. E.g., "I can run fast," "She may come tomorrow."	Learners observe, take notes, and participate by asking for clarification.
3	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains primary auxiliary verbs: "be," "do," and "have." She models how to use them in sentences. E.g., "He is running," "I have seen the movie," "Do you understand?"	Learners take notes and provide additional examples of auxiliary verbs in use.
4	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify auxiliary verbs in a few example sentences and explain their function.	Learners identify auxiliary verbs in provided sentences and explain their use.
5	CLASS-WORK	The teacher provides sentences for learners to identify and underline the auxiliary verbs: 1. She will help us. 2. They have finished their work. 3. We are learning English.	Learners underline the auxiliary verbs in the given sentences.
6	ASSIGNMENT	1. Write 5 sentences using modal auxiliary verbs. 2. Write 5 sentences using primary auxiliary verbs.	Learners complete the assignment at home, applying the knowledge learned.
7	CONCLUSION	The teacher reviews the learners' responses, corrects mistakes, and clarifies any misconceptions.	Learners review corrections and ask questions for clarification.