Uses of Auxiliary Verbs Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 6

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Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies

Scheme Of Work

Second Term

Class 3 /Primary 3/Basic 3

English Grammar

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Week 6

Topic : Uses of Auxiliary Verbs

Previous Lesson 

Use of punctuation marks and capital letters at the beginning and end of sentences Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 4 and 5

Objective:

• Students will be able to identify auxiliary verbs in a sentence.
• Students will be able to explain the different uses of auxiliary verbs in a sentence.

Embedded Core Skills

• Collaboration and Communication
• Critical thinking and problem solving

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Materials:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• Markers or chalk
• Handouts with examples of sentences with auxiliary verbs
• Worksheets for individual practice

Content

Auxiliary verbs are special kinds of verbs that help to give more information about the main verb in a sentence. They are also known as helping verbs.

Here are some examples of how auxiliary verbs are used:

1. To show tense: Auxiliary verbs can help to show when an action happened. For example:

• I am playing soccer. (“am” is the auxiliary verb that shows present tense)
• She was singing in the choir. (“was” is the auxiliary verb that shows past tense)

2. To make questions: Auxiliary verbs are often used to make questions. For example:

• Are you coming to the party? (“are” is the auxiliary verb used to make the question)
• Has she finished her homework? (“has” is the auxiliary verb used to make the question)

3. To form negatives: Auxiliary verbs can be used to make negative statements. For example:

• I cannot swim. (“can” is the auxiliary verb used to make the negative statement)
• They didn’t finish their dinner. (“did” is the auxiliary verb used to make the negative statement)

4. To add emphasis: Auxiliary verbs can be used to add emphasis to a sentence. For example:

• She did study for the test. (“did” is the auxiliary verb used to emphasize that she actually studied)
• He does like to eat pizza. (“does” is the auxiliary verb used to emphasize that he really likes pizza)

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin by asking students if they know what a verb is and give a brief explanation of verbs.
• Explain that auxiliary verbs are special kinds of verbs that help to give more information about the main verb in a sentence.
• Show examples of sentences with auxiliary verbs on the whiteboard.

Body (20 minutes):

• Explain the different uses of auxiliary verbs using examples on the whiteboard.
• Give students handouts with sentences with auxiliary verbs and ask them to identify the auxiliary verbs in each sentence.
• Have students share their answers with the class and discuss why each verb is an auxiliary verb.
• Give students worksheets for individual practice identifying auxiliary verbs in sentences.

Evaluation

1. She _______ dancing when I arrived. Answer: was
2. I _______ never been to Australia before. Answer: have
3. They _______ their lunch yet. Answer: haven’t
4. _______ you come to the party with me? Answer: Will
5. He _______ been studying for his test for hours. Answer: has
6. _______ they finish their homework last night? Answer: Did
7. I _______ swim very well when I was younger. Answer: could
8. She _______ going to the concert tomorrow. Answer: is
9. He _______ playing soccer after school. Answer: will be
10. They _______ walking home from school every day. Answer: are

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Recap the different uses of auxiliary verbs and give examples of how they can be used in everyday conversation.
• Ask students to share one sentence they came up with using an auxiliary verb.

Assessment:

• Observe students as they identify auxiliary verbs in sentences during class discussion and individual practice.
• Collect and review completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding of auxiliary verbs.

Extension:

• Have students write a short paragraph using at least three different auxiliary verbs.
• Challenge students to create a dialogue between two characters using auxiliary verbs to express different tenses and emotions