Sentence Formation with Substitution Table English Grammar Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 8
Age: 9-10 years
Topic: Grammar: Make Ten Sentences from a Substitution Table
Sub-topic: Sentence Formation Using a Substitution Table
Duration: 40 minutes


Behavioural Objectives

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

  1. Understand how to form sentences using a substitution table.
  2. Identify the different parts of a sentence (subject, verb, object).
  3. Construct 10 meaningful sentences from a substitution table.

Keywords

Sentence, subject, verb, object, substitution table, formation


Set Induction

The teacher will start by writing a simple sentence on the board, such as:
“The dog is barking loudly.”
The teacher will ask the pupils to identify the subject (dog), verb (is barking), and object (none in this case) in the sentence. This introduction will set the stage for sentence formation.


Entry Behavior

Pupils should be familiar with the basic structure of a sentence, including subjects, verbs, and objects.


Learning Resources and Materials

  1. A printed or drawn substitution table.
  2. Flashcards containing subjects, verbs, and objects.
  3. Examples of sentences on the board.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils should recall the concept of sentence structure from previous lessons. The teacher will briefly ask pupils to explain what makes a sentence, and then review the parts of speech.


Embedded Core Skills

  1. Literacy skills: Understanding sentence construction.
  2. Critical thinking: Applying knowledge to create new sentences.
  3. Communication skills: Expressing ideas clearly through written sentences.

Learning Materials

  • Substitution table for constructing sentences.
  • Flashcards.

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work.
  • English Grammar Textbook for Primary Schools.

Instructional Materials

  1. Substitution table.
  2. Flashcards.
  3. Examples of completed sentences.

Content

Definition and Explanation

  1. Sentence: A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must contain a subject and a verb.
  2. Substitution Table: A tool used to help pupils build sentences by swapping words into different categories (subject, verb, object, adverbial phrase).
    1. Substitution Table for Sentence Formation

      Subject Verb Object Adverbial Phrase
      The boy is eating rice in the kitchen.
      My sister is writing a letter to her friend.
      The teacher is teaching English in the classroom.
      Our parents are planting flowers in the garden.
      The cat is chasing a rat under the table.
      The children are playing football on the field.
      She is drawing a picture with her crayons.
      The farmer is feeding the chickens behind the barn.
      We are watching a movie at home.
      They are buying vegetables at the market.

      Steps to Construct Sentences

      1. Choose one word from each column: subject, verb, object, and adverbial phrase.
      2. Put the words together in the correct order to form a complete sentence.
      3. Ensure the sentence makes sense and follows proper grammatical rules.

      Examples of Sentences

      1. The boy is eating rice in the kitchen.
      2. My sister is writing a letter to her friend.
      3. The teacher is teaching English in the classroom.
      4. Our parents are planting flowers in the garden.
      5. The cat is chasing a rat under the table.
      6. The children are playing football on the field.
      7. She is drawing a picture with her crayons.
      8. The farmer is feeding the chickens behind the barn.
      9. We are watching a movie at home.
      10. They are buying vegetables at the market.
  3. Parts of a Sentence:
    • Subject: The person or thing that performs the action in the sentence.
    • Verb: The action or state of being.
    • Object: The person or thing that receives the action.
    • Adverbial Phrase: Describes where, when, or how the action occurs.

Examples of Sentences

  1. The cat is chasing a mouse in the garden.
  2. My brother is reading a book in the living room.
  3. The teacher is explaining the lesson in the classroom.
  4. Our dog is playing with a ball in the yard.
  5. She is drawing a picture with crayons on the desk.

Evaluation

Part A: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. The ____ is running in the park.
    (a) dog
    (b) teacher
    (c) car
    (d) boy
  2. He is ____ a letter to his friend.
    (a) eating
    (b) writing
    (c) sleeping
    (d) reading
  3. The children are playing ____ the school.
    (a) in
    (b) on
    (c) at
    (d) for
  4. Our teacher is teaching ____ in the classroom.
    (a) math
    (b) English
    (c) science
    (d) music
  5. The bird is flying ____ the tree.
    (a) over
    (b) under
    (c) by
    (d) near
  6. ____ is reading a book in the library.
    (a) She
    (b) He
    (c) They
    (d) We
  7. My sister is ____ a picture with crayons.
    (a) drawing
    (b) painting
    (c) cooking
    (d) jumping
  8. The farmer is planting ____ in the garden.
    (a) flowers
    (b) vegetables
    (c) trees
    (d) fruits
  9. We are playing football ____ the field.
    (a) at
    (b) in
    (c) on
    (d) by
  10. The boy is riding a ____ in the park.
    (a) bicycle
    (b) horse
    (c) car
    (d) bus

Part B: Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

  1. What is a subject in a sentence?
    • A subject is the person, animal, or thing performing the action in the sentence.
  2. What is a verb?
    • A verb describes the action or state of being in the sentence.
  3. Can a sentence have more than one object?
    • Yes, a sentence can have more than one object, especially when the action involves more than one thing.
  4. What is the purpose of a substitution table?
    • A substitution table helps to form sentences by choosing words from different categories like subject, verb, and object.
  5. How do you make a sentence with a substitution table?
    • Choose one word from each category (subject, verb, object) and combine them into a sentence.
  6. Why do we need punctuation in a sentence?
    • Punctuation marks help to clarify the meaning of sentences and show where ideas begin and end.
  7. What does an adverbial phrase do in a sentence?
    • An adverbial phrase adds more details to a sentence by describing how, when, or where something happens.
  8. Can a sentence be incomplete?
    • Yes, a sentence can be incomplete if it is missing a subject or a verb.
  9. Can the subject of a sentence be something other than a person?
    • Yes, the subject can be an animal, thing, or place.
  10. How do you form a question sentence?
    • A question sentence often starts with an auxiliary verb or a question word (e.g., who, what, where, when).
  11. How can I use a substitution table to make sentences?
    • Pick words from each category in the table, like subject, verb, and object, and arrange them into a sentence.
  12. What do you call a sentence that gives a command?
    • A sentence that gives a command is called an imperative sentence.
  13. What is an example of a simple sentence?
    • The boy ran fast.
  14. Why do sentences need to make sense?
    • Sentences need to make sense so that the message is clear to the reader or listener.
  15. Can I make a sentence using only one word?
    • Yes, a sentence can be made with just a verb, like Run! or Stop!

Presentation Steps

  1. Teacher Revises the Previous Topic (5 minutes):
    • The teacher will briefly revise the concept of sentence structure and parts of a sentence.
  2. Introduction of New Topic (5 minutes):
    • The teacher introduces the substitution table and explains how it can be used to form different sentences.
  3. Pupil Contribution (10 minutes):
    • The teacher will allow pupils to form sentences using the substitution table, guiding them as necessary.
  4. Class Activity (10 minutes):
    • Pupils work in pairs to create their sentences using the substitution table and share them with the class.
  5. Conclusion and Feedback (10 minutes):
    • The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, providing feedback and reinforcing key points of the lesson.

Evaluation Questions

  1. What is a subject in a sentence?
  2. How can you use a substitution table to form sentences?
  3. Give an example of a sentence with a verb and an object.
  4. What does an adverbial phrase do in a sentence?
  5. Can a sentence be incomplete? Why or why not?
  6. How do you construct a question sentence?
  7. What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?
  8. What is the role of a verb in a sentence?
  9. Can a sentence have more than one object?
  10. How would you use the substitution table to form a sentence?

Conclusion

The teacher will mark and provide feedback to pupils. Pupils should be able to demonstrate understanding by forming at least five correct sentences using the substitution table.


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