Meaning and Types of Adverbs English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan: English Grammar, Primary 3, First Term, Week 6

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: Adverbs
Sub-topic: Types of Adverbs
Duration: 1 hour

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Pupils will be able to define adverbs.
2. Pupils will identify different types of adverbs.
3. Pupils will use adverbs correctly in sentences.

Keywords: Adverb, Manner, Time, Place, Frequency

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils to describe how, when, and where actions are performed in sentences.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have learned about verbs and action words.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with adverbs
• Pictures illustrating adverbs
• Chart with types of adverbs

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss sentences from previous lessons and identify how actions are performed.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Listening

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Charts

Content:

1. Definition of Adverbs : Adverbs are words that modify or qualify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. They are used to describe when, where or how actions are done.
2. Types of Adverbs:
   • Adverbs of Manner (e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully)
   • Adverbs of Time (e.g., now, later, yesterday)
   • Adverbs of Place (e.g., here, there, everywhere)
   • Adverbs of Frequency (e.g., always, sometimes, never)

Examples:

• Adverbs of Manner: He runs quickly.
• Adverbs of Time: She will come later.
• Adverbs of Place: The dog is here.
• Adverbs of Frequency: They always play football.

Evaluation 

1. She sings ___.
   • a) quickly
   • b) now
   • c) here
2. We will go ___.
   • a) tomorrow
   • b) carefully
   • c) everywhere
3. He reads ___.
   • a) there
   • b) always
   • c) later
4. They arrive ___.
   • a) quickly
   • b) here
   • c) never
5. The cat jumps ___.
   • a) now
   • b) slowly
   • c) sometimes
6. I will call you ___.
   • a) later
   • b) carefully
   • c) there
7. She waits ___.
   • a) here
   • b) quickly
   • c) always
8. They dance ___.
   • a) now
   • b) everywhere
   • c) carefully
9. We meet ___.
   • a) sometimes
   • b) slowly
   • c) here
10. He visits ___.
    • a) quickly
    • b) never
    • c) tomorrow

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is an adverb? An adverb is a word that describes how, when, or where an action happens.
2. What are adverbs of manner? Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done (e.g., quickly, slowly).
3. What are adverbs of time? Adverbs of time tell when an action happens (e.g., now, later).
4. What are adverbs of place? Adverbs of place tell where an action happens (e.g., here, there).
5. What are adverbs of frequency? Adverbs of frequency tell how often an action happens (e.g., always, never).
6. Give an example of an adverb of manner. Example: carefully.
7. Give an example of an adverb of time. Example: yesterday.
8. Give an example of an adverb of place. Example: everywhere.
9. Give an example of an adverb of frequency. Example: sometimes.
10. Is “quickly” an adverb of manner or time? “Quickly” is an adverb of manner.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Action Verbs.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Adverbs,” using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display flashcards with examples of adverbs.
• Explain the types of adverbs.
• Ask pupils to identify adverbs in sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and use adverbs in sentences.
• Participate in group discussions about adverbs.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Assessment:

1. Define an adverb.
2. Name two types of adverbs.
3. Give three examples of adverbs of manner.
4. Give three examples of adverbs of time.
5. Give three examples of adverbs of place.
6. Give three examples of adverbs of frequency.
7. Use “quickly” in a sentence.
8. Use “later” in a sentence.
9. Use “here” in a sentence.
10. Use “always” in a sentence.

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary feedback.

More Useful Links

• Meaning and Types of Pronouns English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Types of Adjectives Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Verbs Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5