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
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:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- She _______ dancing when I arrived. Answer: was
- I _______ never been to Australia before. Answer: have
- They _______ their lunch yet. Answer: haven’t
- _______ you come to the party with me? Answer: Will
- He _______ been studying for his test for hours. Answer: has
- _______ they finish their homework last night? Answer: Did
- I _______ swim very well when I was younger. Answer: could
- She _______ going to the concert tomorrow. Answer: is
- He _______ playing soccer after school. Answer: will be
- 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