Mastering Adjectives of Colour and Sound for JSS 3 Students

Lesson Plan: Vocabulary Development – Adjectives of Colour and Sound

Subject: English Grammar

Class: JSS 3

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 13-14 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Adjectives of Colour and Sound

Sub-topic: Understanding and Usage of Adjectives to Describe Colour and Sound

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define adjectives and identify adjectives of colour and sound.
2. Use adjectives to describe objects by their colour and sound.
3. Differentiate between adjectives of colour and adjectives of sound.

Keywords

• Adjective
• Colour
• Sound
• Descriptive words
• Nouns

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of objects with different colours and asks the students to describe them using appropriate adjectives of colour.

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with basic nouns and adjectives but may not know how to apply them to describe colour and sound in detail.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of colourful objects (e.g., fruits, vehicles)
• Audio clips of different sounds (e.g., animals, musical instruments)
• Whiteboard and marker

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds students that adjectives describe or modify nouns and that they have used basic adjectives to describe things like size, age, and shape.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Listening skills
• Observation
• Language development

Learning Materials

1. Flashcards with adjectives of colour and sound
2. Pictures of coloured objects
3. Audio recordings of sounds

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Junior Secondary School English Grammar Textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Audio clips
• Pictures

Content

Explanation of Adjectives of Colour and Sound

1. Adjectives of Colour: These describe the colour of a noun. Examples include:
   • Black (e.g., sable): “The black cat is sitting on the sofa.”
   • Blue (e.g., azure, indigo): “The sky is blue today.”
   • Gold (e.g., golden): “She wore a golden necklace.”
   • Red (e.g., crimson): “The red car sped down the road.”
   • Green, Pink, Silver, White, etc.
2. Adjectives of Sound: These describe the sound a noun makes. Some adjectives of sound are formed from verbs, while others are independent adjectives. Examples include:
   • Creaking (from the verb “creak”): “The door made a creaking sound as it opened.”
   • Explosive: “The sound was explosive, like fireworks.”
   • High, Hoarse, Loud, Melodious, Soft: “Her voice was melodious during the performance.”

Examples of Sentences Using Adjectives of Colour and Sound

• The red apple was delicious.
• We heard a loud noise outside.
• His shirt is blue like the ocean.
• The thunderous storm woke everyone up.
• She painted her room pink and white.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.

1. The sky was ___. (black, blue, green)
2. The lion’s roar was ___. (shrill, loud, soft)
3. She wore a ___ dress to the party. (yellow, brown, grey)
4. The sound of the train was ___. (high, rumbling, melodious)
5. His car is painted ___. (golden, black, violet)
6. The child’s voice was ___. (hoarse, silver, pink)
7. The thunder made a ___ noise. (thunderous, low, shrill)
8. The leaves were ___ in the morning light. (gold, green, grey)
9. The sound of the birds was ___. (melodious, low, loud)
10. He painted the house ___. (red, blue, white)
11. The music was too ___. (shrill, soft, yellow)
12. The shirt was a deep shade of ___. (indigo, rumbling, high)
13. The cat made a ___ noise when it jumped. (creaking, blue, loud)
14. The old chair was ___. (creaking, crimson, explosive)
15. Her shoes were a bright shade of ___. (pink, rumbling, white)

FAQs with Answers

1. What is an adjective?
   An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
2. What do adjectives of colour describe?
   Adjectives of colour describe the colour of an object or noun.
3. Can adjectives of sound come from verbs?
   Yes, some adjectives of sound are formed from verbs, such as “creaking.”
4. Give an example of an adjective of colour.
   An example is “blue.”
5. What does the adjective “loud” describe?
   It describes a high volume or intensity of sound.
6. What is the adjective for a sound that comes from thunder?
   Thunderous.
7. Can a colour adjective be used to describe more than one object?
   Yes, for example, “red” can describe apples, roses, and cars.
8. Is “melodious” an adjective of sound or colour?
   It is an adjective of sound.
9. What does the adjective “shrill” mean?
   It means a high-pitched or piercing sound.
10. Is “black” an adjective of sound?
    No, it is an adjective of colour.
11. Can “explosive” describe a sound?
    Yes, it describes a loud, sudden noise.
12. What is the adjective for the sound made by a door?
    Creaking.
13. Can a word describe both sound and colour?
    No, adjectives of sound and colour are usually separate.
14. Give an example of an adjective of sound not formed from a verb.
    An example is “loud.”
15. Why are adjectives important in sentences?
    They help to give more detail and describe nouns clearly.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: The teacher revises the definition of adjectives, reminding students that adjectives describe nouns.
Step 2: The teacher introduces adjectives of colour and sound, explaining with examples from daily life (e.g., colours of objects around the classroom, sounds from the environment).
Step 3: The teacher guides the students in creating sentences using adjectives of colour and sound, encouraging them to identify these adjectives in written and spoken examples.

Teacher’s Activities

• Provide examples of adjectives of colour and sound.
• Play audio clips and ask students to describe the sound they hear.
• Display pictures of objects with different colours and ask for colour descriptions.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify adjectives of colour in sentences.
• Listen to sounds and describe them using adjectives.
• Write sentences using adjectives of sound and colour.

Assessment

1. Write a sentence using an adjective of colour.
2. Write a sentence using an adjective of sound.
3. Identify the adjective of sound in this sentence: “The door made a creaking noise.”
4. What is the adjective of colour in this sentence: “She wore a blue dress”?

Evaluation Questions

1. Define an adjective.
2. Give two examples of adjectives of colour.
3. What adjective of sound describes the noise made by a lion?
4. Identify the adjective in this sentence: “The red car zoomed past.”
5. Write a sentence with the adjective “thunderous.”
6. Give two examples of adjectives of sound.
7. Use “golden” in a sentence.
8. What does the adjective “high” describe in terms of sound?
9. Differentiate between “loud” and “melodious.”
10. What is the adjective of sound in this sentence: “The train made a rumbling sound”?

Conclusion

The teacher moves around the classroom, reviewing students’ work on identifying and using adjectives of colour and sound in sentences. Necessary corrections are made, and feedback is given to improve understanding.