Grammer - Senior Secondary 3 - Sentence Analysis: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Sentence Analysis: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Sentence Analysis: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
CONTENT: Identifying Main Verbs, Finite Verbs, and Analyzing Sentence Structures
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify simple, compound, and complex sentences.
b. Analyze the main and finite verbs in sentences.
SET INDUCTION: The teacher displays a few sample sentences on the board and asks the students to categorize them as simple, compound, or complex sentences.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Group Work, Sentence Breakdown
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, Chart of Sentence Types, Sample Sentences

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Sentence Analysis

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces sentence analysis by explaining the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences. She provides examples:

  • Simple Sentence: "She sings."
  • Compound Sentence: "She sings, and he dances."
  • Complex Sentence: "Although she sings, she does not like performing."

Learners observe and categorize sample sentences.

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains how to identify main verbs and finite verbs in sentences:

  • Main Verb: The verb that expresses the primary action.
  • Finite Verb: The verb that agrees with the subject in person and number.

She models the analysis of a few sentences and identifies both main and finite verbs.

Learners follow along and take notes on sentence structures and verb identification.

3

EVALUATION

The teacher asks students to analyze the following sentences:

  • "She runs every morning." (Simple Sentence)
  • "I want to go home, but I have a meeting." (Compound Sentence)
  • "After she finished her work, she went home." (Complex Sentence)

Learners identify whether the sentences are simple, compound, or complex and underline the main and finite verbs

4

CLASSWORK

The teacher gives learners the following sentences and asks them to analyze and identify the main and finite verbs:

1.   "He runs every morning."

2.   "She reads books, and he watches TV."

3.   "They went to the market after they finished their homework."

4.   "I am studying for my exams."

Learners analyze the sentences and underline the main and finite verbs.

5

ASSIGNMENT

Write five simple, compound, and complex sentences.

1.   Identify and underline the main and finite verbs in these sentences:

  • She goes to school.
  • I like to read, but I don't have time.
  • After the rain stopped, we played outside.

Learners complete the assignment at home.

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher reviews sentence structures, verb identification, and provides feedback on learners’ work.

Learners review their mistakes and ask for further clarification.