Adverbs with Simple Examples English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Introducing Adverbs
Sub-topic: Identifying and Using Adverbs with Examples
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define adverbs and explain their function in sentences.
2. Identify adverbs in sentences.
3. Use adverbs to describe verbs in simple sentences.

Keywords

• Adverbs
• Describe
• Verbs
• How, When, Where

Set Induction

The teacher asks the pupils to perform simple actions like clapping or running and asks questions such as “How did you clap?” or “When did you run?” Pupils’ responses (e.g., “slowly” or “yesterday”) introduce the concept of adverbs.

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with verbs (action words) and can identify them in simple sentences.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with adverbs (e.g., quickly, slowly, yesterday, here).
• Pictures illustrating actions with descriptions.
• Worksheets for practice.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students know that verbs are action words. Adverbs give more information about these actions, such as how, when, or where they happen.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity: Formulating descriptive sentences using adverbs.
• Communication: Expressing ideas with adverbs.
• Critical thinking: Identifying adverbs in sentences.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards
• Worksheets
• Pictures

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 English Grammar Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with adverbs
• Whiteboard and markers
• Action pictures

Content

1. Definition of Adverbs

• Adverbs are words that describe or give more information about a verb.
• They tell us how, when, or where an action happens.

2. Types of Adverbs

1. Adverbs of Manner: Describe how an action happens (e.g., slowly, quickly, happily).
   • Example: She sings beautifully.
2. Adverbs of Time: Tell when an action happens (e.g., yesterday, now, tomorrow).
   • Example: We will go tomorrow.
3. Adverbs of Place: Tell where an action happens (e.g., here, there, outside).
   • Example: He is playing outside.

3. Examples in Sentences

1. The boy runs quickly. (Manner)
2. We will visit grandma tomorrow. (Time)
3. The children are playing here. (Place)
4. She speaks softly. (Manner)
5. They arrived yesterday. (Time)

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-blank Questions

1. The girl dances _______. (a) quickly (b) tomorrow (c) outside (d) now)
2. We went to the park _______. (a) outside (b) yesterday (c) slowly (d) here)
3. He is waiting _______. (a) here (b) tomorrow (c) softly (d) quickly)
4. The baby cried _______. (a) happily (b) loudly (c) outside (d) now)
5. They will leave _______. (a) yesterday (b) tomorrow (c) quickly (d) slowly)
6. She walked _______. (a) happily (b) there (c) now (d) softly)
7. We met them _______. (a) here (b) slowly (c) tomorrow (d) beautifully)
8. He reads _______. (a) loudly (b) tomorrow (c) quickly (d) outside)
9. The dog barked _______. (a) softly (b) outside (c) tomorrow (d) yesterday)
10. She arrived _______. (a) slowly (b) yesterday (c) here (d) tomorrow)
11. The children are playing _______. (a) outside (b) slowly (c) now (d) softly)
12. He sang the song _______. (a) beautifully (b) quickly (c) loudly (d) here)
13. They are coming _______. (a) tomorrow (b) yesterday (c) outside (d) softly)
14. I will clean my room _______. (a) now (b) here (c) softly (d) quickly)
15. The teacher speaks _______. (a) clearly (b) outside (c) tomorrow (d) slowly)

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is an adverb?
   • An adverb is a word that describes a verb.
2. What do adverbs tell us?
   • They tell us how, when, or where an action happens.
3. What is an example of an adverb of manner?
   • Quickly.
4. What is an example of an adverb of time?
   • Yesterday.
5. What is an example of an adverb of place?
   • Here.
6. What is the adverb in “She sings beautifully”?
   • Beautifully.
7. What is the adverb in “He is playing outside”?
   • Outside.
8. What is the adverb in “We will go tomorrow”?
   • Tomorrow.
9. Is “happily” an adverb?
   • Yes.
10. What question does an adverb of manner answer?
    • How?
11. What question does an adverb of time answer?
    • When?
12. What question does an adverb of place answer?
    • Where?
13. What is the adverb in “The boy runs quickly”?
    • Quickly.
14. Why are adverbs important?
    • They give more information about actions.
15. What is the adverb in “They arrived yesterday”?
    • Yesterday.

Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revision of the previous topic.

• Teacher reviews adjectives by asking students to describe objects.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic.

• Teacher introduces adverbs and explains their meaning.
• Teacher writes examples of adverbs on the board.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections.

• Students identify adverbs in sentences provided by the teacher.
• Students form their own sentences using adverbs.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explains the definition and function of adverbs.
• Writes examples on the board.
• Displays pictures and asks students to describe the actions using adverbs.
• Provides practice exercises for students.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
• Identify adverbs in sentences.
• Create their own sentences using adverbs.

Assessment

1. What is an adverb?
2. Give two examples of adverbs of manner.
3. What is the adverb in “The girl dances slowly”?
4. Write a sentence using an adverb of time.
5. Write a sentence using an adverb of place.
6. What is the adverb in “They arrived yesterday”?
7. Name an adverb that shows how an action happens.
8. Use “outside” in a sentence.
9. What is the adverb in “We will leave tomorrow”?
10. Write a sentence using the adverb “quickly.”

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the meaning of adverbs, their types, and their importance.
The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provides corrections.