Expressing Emotions in English Grammar: A Simple Guide for JSS 3

Subject: English Language
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 12-14 years
Topic: Expressing/Describing Emotions (verbs + preposition, V + to-infinitive, verb + that-clause)

Sub-topic: Structure: Expressing Emotions in English Grammar

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define emotions and explain how they affect behavior.
2. Use verb + preposition combinations to express emotions.
3. Construct sentences using adjective/verb + to-infinitive and verb + that-clause to describe emotions.

Keywords

Emotions, verbs, prepositions, to-infinitive, that-clause

Set Induction

The teacher asks the students how they express their feelings when they are happy, sad, angry, or excited.

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with common emotions and some basic grammar rules involving verbs and prepositions.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry)
• Sentence strips showing examples of expressing emotions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have learned about verbs and prepositions separately, and this lesson will combine both concepts to describe emotions.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Vocabulary development
• Sentence construction

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• New Oxford English for Junior Secondary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards showing verb + preposition, adjective/verb + to-infinitive, and verb + that-clause structures

Content

Explanation of How to Express Emotions Using Different Structures

1. Verb + Preposition
   • Emotions can be expressed by using a verb followed by a preposition.
     Examples:
     i. I was bitterly disappointed with my performance.
     ii. I am pleased with your work.
     iii. His mother was anxious about his health.
     iv. I was alarmed at her behavior.
     v. You should be ashamed of yourself.
2. Adjective/Verb + To-infinitive
   • The to-infinitive is the basic form of a verb and does not change in different contexts.
     Examples:
     i. I am sorry to interrupt you. (Present)
     ii. I was anxious to meet her. (Past)
     iii. I will be pleased to hear that you passed your exams. (Future)
     iv. I was bitterly disappointed to leave without seeing you.
3. Verb + That-clause
   • Some emotions are expressed using a verb followed by a that-clause.
     Examples:
     i. We were happy that you passed your exams.
     ii. He was delighted that he came first in English.
     iii. We were surprised that you came.

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions with Options

1. I was ___ my performance.
   a) pleased at
   b) disappointed with
   c) anxious about
   d) surprised for
2. She is ___ with her work.
   a) ashamed of
   b) pleased to
   c) delighted with
   d) anxious to
3. His mother was ___ his health.
   a) alarmed with
   b) anxious about
   c) surprised to
   d) pleased for
4. I was ___ to hear the news.
   a) happy with
   b) delighted to
   c) anxious at
   d) ashamed for
5. We were ___ you passed the exam.
   a) sorry that
   b) anxious with
   c) surprised that
   d) pleased to
6. He was ___ that he came first.
   a) delighted that
   b) surprised at
   c) anxious of
   d) ashamed that
7. I am ___ you came.
   a) pleased to
   b) surprised to
   c) happy that
   d) sorry for
8. She was ___ her mistakes.
   a) ashamed of
   b) surprised for
   c) anxious at
   d) delighted at
9. They are ___ to meet you.
   a) delighted to
   b) anxious of
   c) ashamed with
   d) surprised with
10. I was ___ the outcome.
    a) pleased of
    b) disappointed with
    c) happy about
    d) delighted with
11. He is ___ about his results.
    a) anxious to
    b) sorry at
    c) anxious about
    d) delighted to
12. She is ___ to join the team.
    a) pleased to
    b) happy for
    c) surprised of
    d) ashamed of
13. We were ___ to leave early.
    a) delighted of
    b) sorry to
    c) anxious with
    d) surprised about
14. I am ___ that I couldn’t come.
    a) delighted to
    b) sorry that
    c) surprised that
    d) pleased to
15. They were ___ to win the prize.
    a) happy to
    b) anxious at
    c) sorry to
    d) ashamed about

15 FAQs with Answers for Better Understanding

1. What is a verb + preposition structure?
   • It is a combination of a verb followed by a preposition to express emotions, e.g., “pleased with.”
2. Can emotions be expressed using an adjective?
   • Yes, emotions can be expressed using adjectives, often combined with the to-infinitive.
3. What is an example of verb + that-clause?
   • “We were happy that you passed your exams.”
4. What does “to-infinitive” mean?
   • It is the basic form of a verb with “to” in front, e.g., “to meet.”
5. How do you describe disappointment using verb + preposition?
   • “I was disappointed with my performance.”
6. Is “pleased to” a verb + preposition structure?
   • No, it is an adjective/verb + to-infinitive structure.
7. Can we use “that-clause” to describe surprise?
   • Yes, e.g., “We were surprised that you came.”
8. What is the structure for “anxious to”?
   • Adjective + to-infinitive.
9. How do we express “happy” using a that-clause?
   • “We were happy that you passed.”
10. What is the difference between verb + preposition and verb + to-infinitive?
    • Verb + preposition is used with specific prepositions (e.g., “with”), while verb + to-infinitive uses “to” before the verb.
11. How do we use “delighted” in a sentence with a that-clause?
    • “He was delighted that he won the game.”
12. Can “sorry” be used with to-infinitive?
    • Yes, e.g., “I am sorry to disturb you.”
13. What is an example of a preposition used with “ashamed”?
    • “Ashamed of.”
14. How do you express excitement using verb + preposition?
    • “Excited about.”
15. How do you express regret with a that-clause?
    • “Sorry that.”

Presentation (Steps 1-3)

1. Step 1: The teacher revises basic verbs and prepositions with the students.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the structures verb + preposition, adjective/verb + to-infinitive, and verb + that-clause with examples.
3. Step 3: The teacher asks students to form their own sentences using the structures taught.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concept of expressing emotions with the three structures.
• Provide examples of each structure.
• Assist students in forming sentences using the structures.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the explanations and examples.
• Form sentences using verb + preposition, adjective/verb + to-infinitive, and verb + that-clause structures.
• Practice constructing sentences with different emotions.

Assessment

Students will construct sentences using verb + preposition, adjective/verb + to-infinitive, and verb + that-clause to express different emotions.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a to-infinitive?
2. Give an example of a verb + preposition used to express emotions.
3. Construct a sentence using adjective + to-infinitive.
4. How do you describe happiness using a that-clause?
5. Use “ashamed of” in a sentence.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the different structures with the students and helps correct any mistakes.