Grammer - Senior Secondary 3 - Sentence structure

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SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 9
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Sentence Structure
CONTENT: Subject + Verb Agreement (Present Simple Tense)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify subjects and verbs in sentences
b. Ensure correct subject-verb agreement in present simple tense
c. Write sentences using correct subject-verb agreement

SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes sentences on the board with incorrect subject-verb agreement and asks learners to correct them. Example: "She go to school every day."

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Group Practice, Writing Exercises
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, marker, exercise sheets

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Identifying Subject + Verb Agreement

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

Teacher introduces the topic of subject-verb agreement in the present simple tense, explaining the rules. Example: "He runs to school every day."

Learners listen and ask questions for clarity.

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

Teacher explains the rules for subject-verb agreement in the present simple tense:

  • For singular subjects (he, she, it), add "s" or "es" to the verb.
  • For plural subjects (I, we, they), use the base form of the verb. Example: "She runs to school." |

Learners take notes and ask for clarification.

3

EVALUATION

Teacher gives learners sentences with errors and asks them to correct them:

  • "She go to school every day."
  • "They plays football on Sundays."
  • Learners correct the sentences:
  • "She goes to school every day."

"They play football on Sundays."

4

CLASSWORK

Teacher gives learners new sentences to correct. Example:

  • "I enjoys reading."
  • "He walk to work every morning."

Learners correct the sentences and write the corrected versions. |

5

ASSIGNMENT

1. Write 5 sentences with correct subject-verb agreement.

Correct these sentences:
- "He read the book."
- "They likes to sing."
- "She work in a bank."

Learners complete the assignment at home

6

CONCLUSION

Teacher reviews classwork, answers questions, and reinforces the subject-verb agreement rules.

Learners ask questions for further clarification.