Grammer - Senior Secondary 3 - Grammatical names and functions

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 8
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Grammatical Names and Functions
CONTENT: Adverbial Clauses in Reading Passages
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify adverbial clauses in reading passages
b. Explain their functions in context
c. Use adverbial clauses effectively in sentences

SET INDUCTION: The teacher reads a passage aloud and asks students to identify any clauses that explain when, where, why, or how actions occur. This leads into a discussion on the function of adverbial clauses.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Reading, Group Work, Guided Practice
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Reading passage with adverbial clauses, whiteboard

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Identifying Adverbial Clauses in Passages

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	Teacher reads a passage aloud and asks learners to underline any adverbial clauses. Example: "He smiled because he was happy."	Learners listen and underline the adverbial clauses in the passage.

2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	Teacher explains how to identify adverbial clauses and explains their functions in context. Example: "He smiled because he was happy." This clause explains why he smiled.	Learners take notes and participate in the discussion.
3	EVALUATION	Teacher gives learners a new reading passage and asks them to underline all adverbial clauses.	Learners underline the adverbial clauses in the passage.
4	CLASS-WORK	Teacher reviews the answers with learners, asking them to explain the function of each identified clause.	Learners explain the functions of the adverbial clauses they identified.
5	ASSIGNMENT	1. Read a short passage and underline the adverbial clauses. 2. Write 5 sentences using adverbial clauses.	Learners complete the assignment at home
6	CONCLUSION	Teacher provides feedback on the classwork, reinforces the lesson, and answers any questions.	Learners ask questions for further understanding