Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Tag questions

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces the concept of tag questions: "Tag questions are short questions added at the end of a statement, often used to confirm or verify information." She provides examples: "This is your book, isn’t it?" "You’re coming tomorrow, aren’t you?"

Learners listen, observe, and ask questions for clarification.

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains how tag questions are formed: - For a positive statement, use a negative tag. e.g., "You are here, aren’t you?" - For a negative statement, use a positive tag. e.g., "He isn’t going, is he?" She models several examples.

Learners observe, participate by asking questions, and take notes.

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EVALUATION

The teacher asks learners to identify the correct tag question in a few examples: "She is your sister, (isn’t she?)" or "They won’t come, (will they?)"

Learners identify tag questions and give reasons for their choices.

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CLASS-WORK

The teacher provides statements and asks learners to add the correct tag questions:

1. He is a teacher, ___.

2. They don’t like sports, ___. 3. You are a student, ___.

4. She is coming to the party, ___.

Learners complete the activity by adding the correct tag questions to the statements.

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ASSIGNMENT

1. Write 5 sentences and add appropriate tag questions.

2. Identify the tag questions in the following sentences:

- She can swim, can’t she?

- They are not coming, are they?

- You will help me, won’t you?

Learners complete the assignment at home.

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks learners' books, corrects mistakes, and commends learners for their effort.

Learners review corrections and ask for further clarification.