Understanding Adjectives: Meaning and Types English Grammar Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Meaning and Types of Adjectives
Sub-topic: Types of Adjectives
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define adjectives and explain their purpose.
2. Identify and classify different types of adjectives.
3. Use adjectives in sentences to describe nouns and pronouns.

Keywords: Adjective, Colour, Number, Quantity, Quality, Possessive, Demonstrative

Set Induction:
Show a colorful picture and ask students to describe what they see using words like “red,” “green,” or “big.” Explain that these words are adjectives because they describe nouns.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should have a basic understanding of nouns and pronouns and know how to form simple sentences.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures with various objects and colors
• Flashcards with adjectives
• Chart paper and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review nouns and pronouns, explaining that adjectives provide more information about them.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking (understanding the role of adjectives)
• Communication (using adjectives correctly)

Learning Materials:

• Adjective flashcards
• Chart paper with lists of adjectives
• Pictures for description

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary English Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with adjectives
• Pictures showcasing different colors and sizes

Content:

1. Definition of Adjectives:
   An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It tells us more about the noun or pronoun. Adjectives are words that are used to describe nouns or pronouns. Adjectives are descriptive words.

   Examples of adjectives are two, four, nice, bad, this, that, new, old etc

   Examples in sentences

   1. a tall man
   2. a new car
   3. a beautiful woman
   4. back cat

   The underlined words are adjective

   Example: The big house, She is happy.

2. Types of Adjectives:
   • Adjective of Colour: Describes the color of something.
     Examples: blue, red, green, yellow, white
   • Adjective of Number: Shows how many or which position.
     Examples: one, five, seventh, third
   • Adjective of Quantity: Describes the amount of something.
     Examples: little, much, few, several
   • Adjective of Quality: Describes the quality of a noun.
     Examples: good, small, clever, beautiful
   • Possessive Adjectives: Shows ownership.
     Examples: my, mine, ours, their
   • Demonstrative Adjectives: Indicates specific things.
     Examples: this, that, these, those

Evaluation Questions:

1. An adjective describes a __________ or a pronoun.
   a) verb
   b) noun
   c) adverb
   d) conjunction
2. The word “blue” is an adjective of __________.
   a) number
   b) colour
   c) quality
   d) quantity
3. “Three” is an example of an adjective of __________.
   a) quality
   b) colour
   c) number
   d) possession
4. The word “little” describes the __________ of something.
   a) colour
   b) quality
   c) quantity
   d) position
5. “My” is a __________ adjective.
   a) quality
   b) possessive
   c) demonstrative
   d) quantity
6. The adjective “happy” tells us about the __________ of the noun.
   a) colour
   b) quantity
   c) quality
   d) number
7. “Those” is a __________ adjective.
   a) possessive
   b) colour
   c) demonstrative
   d) quantity
8. The word “seven” is an example of an adjective of __________.
   a) colour
   b) number
   c) quality
   d) possession
9. “Clean” is an adjective of __________.
   a) quantity
   b) quality
   c) number
   d) colour
10. The adjective “her” shows __________.
    a) quantity
    b) possession
    c) colour
    d) number
11. “This” is a __________ adjective.
    a) possessive
    b) quality
    c) demonstrative
    d) number
12. “Beautiful” describes the __________ of a noun.
    a) colour
    b) quality
    c) quantity
    d) number
13. “Few” is an adjective of __________.
    a) quantity
    b) colour
    c) quality
    d) possession
14. The word “fourth” is an example of an adjective of __________.
    a) number
    b) quality
    c) quantity
    d) possession
15. “Her” describes __________.
    a) colour
    b) quantity
    c) possession
    d) number

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is an adjective?
   An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
2. What does an adjective of colour do?
   It describes the colour of a noun.
3. Can you give an example of an adjective of quantity?
   Examples include “few,” “much,” and “little.”
4. What is a possessive adjective?
   A possessive adjective shows ownership, like “my” or “their.”
5. How does an adjective of number function?
   It tells how many or what position a noun has.
6. What is an adjective of quality?
   It describes the nature or characteristic of a noun.
7. Can “these” be used as an adjective?
   Yes, “these” is a demonstrative adjective.
8. What type of adjective is “red”?
   “Red” is an adjective of colour.
9. Give an example of an adjective of possession.
   Examples are “mine,” “his,” or “her.”
10. How do possessive adjectives help in sentences?
    They show who owns something, like “my book.”
11. What type of adjective is “that”?
    “That” is a demonstrative adjective.
12. What does an adjective of quality describe?
    It describes the quality or state of a noun.
13. Is “big” an adjective of quantity?
    No, “big” is an adjective of quality.
14. How can possessive adjectives be used in sentences?
    They show ownership, such as “her pen” or “their house.”
15. What type of adjective is “those”?
    “Those” is a demonstrative adjective.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Review the definition of adjectives and provide examples.
2. Step 2: Explain and give examples of each type of adjective.
3. Step 3: Engage students in identifying adjectives in sentences and creating their own examples.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the lesson by explaining adjectives and their types.
• Show pictures and flashcards to illustrate different adjectives.
• Guide students through practice exercises using adjectives.

Learners’ Activities:

• Describe pictures using adjectives.
• Complete evaluation questions.
• Create sentences with different types of adjectives.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation and responses during activities.
• Evaluate students’ understanding through their use of adjectives in sentences.

Conclusion:
The teacher will review the lesson and mark students’ work. Ensure students understand how to use different types of adjectives correctly.