Adverbs : Identification, definition, Types and examples.

English Grammar Lesson Note

Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 – 11 years
Subject: English Studies (Grammar)
Topic: Adverbs
Sub-topic: Identification, Definition, Types, and Examples
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define an adverb.

2. Identify adverbs in given sentences.

3. Mention and explain the types of adverbs.

4. Provide examples of each type of adverb.

5. Use adverbs correctly in sentences.

Keywords:

Adverb, Modify, Verb, Adjective, Sentence, Quickly, Slowly, Often

Set Induction:

The teacher writes these sentences on the board:

• She sings sweetly.

• Bola runs quickly.

Teacher asks: Can you guess which words tell us how the action was done?

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have previously learned about verbs and how they show actions in sentences.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with adverbs

• Charts showing types of adverbs

• Whiteboard and marker

• Picture story cards for sentence construction

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher reminds the class about verbs and how they show actions, then explains that adverbs help us know more about those actions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

• Critical thinking

• Sentence construction

Instructional Materials:

• Charts

• Flashcards

• Marker

• Sample sentences

Content of the Lesson:

Meaning and Definition of an Adverb

An adverb is a word that modifies or adds more meaning to a verb, an adjective, or another adverb in a sentence.

It tells us how, when, where, or how often an action happens.

Types of Adverbs

There are five main types of adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Manner

   • Tells how an action is done.

   • Examples: slowly, quickly, neatly, loudly

   • Example in sentence:

     • He ran quickly.

     • She answered politely.

2. Adverbs of Time

   • Tells when an action happens.

   • Examples: now, yesterday, today, soon, later

   • Example in sentence:

     • I will come tomorrow.

     • They arrived late.

3. Adverbs of Place

   • Tells where an action happens.

   • Examples: here, there, outside, inside

   • Example in sentence:

     • The boys are playing outside.

     • Please come here.

4. Adverbs of Frequency

   • Tells how often an action happens.

   • Examples: always, often, never, sometimes, rarely

   • Example in sentence:

     • She always comes to school early.

     • They often play football.

5. Adverbs of Degree

   • Tells the intensity or degree of an action or quality.

   • Examples: very, too, almost, quite, extremely

   • Example in sentence:

     • The water is very hot.

     • I am too tired.

Examples of Adverbs in Sentences

1. Tolu runs quickly. (Manner)

2. We came early today. (Time)

3. The book is here. (Place)

4. I always eat breakfast. (Frequency)

5. She is very clever. (Degree)

Class Activity Discussion (10 FAQs with Answers)

Presentation Steps

1. Revision of previous topic (verbs)

2. Introduction of new topic (Adverbs)

3. Definition and explanation of adverbs

4. Explanation and examples of types of adverbs

5. Sentence construction using different adverbs

6. Class activity and discussion

7. Teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the meaning of adverbs

• Write examples on the board

• Guide pupils in identifying adverbs in sentences

• Organize group exercises

Learners’ Activities

• Listen attentively

• Answer teacher’s questions

• Give their own examples

• Identify adverbs in given sentences

• Participate in group activity

Evaluation Questions (Choose the correct answer: a, b, c, or d)

1. An adverb modifies a ______.
   a) noun
   b) verb
   c) preposition
   d) pronoun

2. Which of these is an adverb of manner?
   a) here
   b) quickly
   c) always
   d) tomorrow

3. I will see you ______.
   a) yesterday
   b) soon
   c) well
   d) very

4. Adverbs of place tell us ______.
   a) when
   b) where
   c) how
   d) why

5. Which of these is an adverb of frequency?
   a) outside
   b) sometimes
   c) later
   d) very

6. The dog barked ______.
   a) loudly
   b) outside
   c) today
   d) often

7. He reads ______.
   a) never
   b) loudly
   c) very
   d) here

8. ______ is an adverb of time.
   a) Always
   b) Now
   c) Beautifully
   d) Carefully

9. An adverb of degree shows ______.
   a) how much
   b) where
   c) when
   d) how

10. She ran ______.
    a) very
    b) well
    c) outside
    d) never

Answer Key: 1-b, 2-b, 3-b, 4-b, 5-b, 6-a, 7-b, 8-b, 9-a, 10-b

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, correct errors, and give feedback. The pupils will be reminded that adverbs help us describe how, when, where, how often, and to what degree an action happens.