Grammer - Senior Secondary 3 - Verbs and Verb Phrases

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Verbs and Verb Phrases
CONTENT: Verbs and Verb Phrases
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define and give examples of verbs and verb phrases.
b. Identify and use verbs and verb phrases in sentences.
SET INDUCTION: The teacher uses actions around the classroom (e.g., walking, running, sitting) to demonstrate verbs in action.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Action Demonstrations
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with action verbs, sentence cards

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Verbs and Verb Phrases

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS' ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher introduces verbs by demonstrating different actions (e.g., run, jump, sit). She explains that verbs are words that show actions or states of being.	Learners observe and identify the actions being demonstrated.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains verb phrases, which consist of a main verb and auxiliary verbs (e.g., "is running," "have eaten"). The teacher provides examples of verb phrases in sentences.	Learners listen, observe, and take notes.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify the verb and verb phrase in a set of sentences. Example: "She is eating her lunch," "They have been studying for hours."	Learners identify the verb and verb phrase in the sentences.
4	CLASS-WORK	Teacher provides sentences and asks learners to underline the verb and verb phrase. Example: "The students are reading books."	Learners underline the verb and verb phrase in the sentences.
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Underline the verb and verb phrase in the following sentences: - The teacher is explaining the lesson. - They have been waiting for hours. - She will be singing at the concert. 2. Write 5 sentences with verb phrases.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	Teacher reviews learners' answers and explains any mistakes, providing additional examples for clarity.	Learners review corrections and ask questions for clarification.