Grammer - Senior Secondary 2

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 8

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Adjuncts
CONTENT: Identification and usage of adjuncts
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define and identify adjuncts in sentences
b. Explain the function of adjuncts
c. Use adjuncts correctly in sentences

SET INDUCTION: The teacher shows examples of sentences with additional information at the end and asks the learners to identify those parts.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Group Activities
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sentences with adjuncts, flashcards with sentences

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Structure: Adjuncts

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises previous lessons and introduces the new topic by explaining what adjuncts are: "Adjuncts are words or phrases that provide extra information about the verb in a sentence but are not essential to the basic meaning." She provides examples: "She went to the market yesterday." ("Yesterday" is the adjunct).	Learners listen, observe, and ask questions for clarity.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains different types of adjuncts: time, place, manner, frequency, and reason. She models examples: "She went to the market yesterday." (Time), "They walked slowly." (Manner), "We meet every day." (Frequency).	Learners observe, participate by asking for clarification, and take notes.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify the adjunct in various sentences: "She studied in the library yesterday," "He sings loudly," "They always walk to school."	Learners identify adjuncts in sentences and provide reasons for their identification.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher provides sentences and asks learners to underline the adjuncts: 1. She arrived late at the party. 2. He spoke loudly during the meeting. 3. They were waiting for a long time. 4. We will go there next week.	Learners underline the adjuncts in the sentences.
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Identify the adjuncts in these sentences: - The cat sleeps on the mat every morning. - They will visit their grandmother next weekend. - She danced beautifully at the event. 2. Write five sentences using different types of adjuncts.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher marks the learners' books, corrects mistakes, and commends the learners for their effort.	Learners review corrections and ask for further clarification.

Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Adjuncts