Verbs Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: English Grammar, Primary 3, First Term, Week 5

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Topic: Verbs
Sub-topic: Action Verbs
Duration: 1 hour

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Pupils will be able to define action verbs.
2. Pupils will identify action verbs in sentences.
3. Pupils will use action verbs correctly in sentences.

Keywords: Verb, Action Verb, Doing Word

Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils to perform simple actions (e.g., jump, clap, run) and then identify the words describing these actions.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have learned about nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with action verbs
• Pictures illustrating action verbs
• Chart with examples of action verbs

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss sentences from previous lessons and identify the verbs (action words).

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 Verbs
2. Types of Verbs:
   • Action Verbs (e.g., run, jump, eat, play)

Examples:

• Run: The boy runs fast.
• Jump: She jumps high.
• Eat: They eat lunch.
• Play: The children play football.

Evaluation 

1. The dog ___ in the park.
   • a) runs
   • b) eats
   • c) reads
2. She ___ a book.
   • a) writes
   • b) jumps
   • c) eats
3. We ___ football every day.
   • a) run
   • b) play
   • c) drink
4. He ___ to school in the morning.
   • a) walks
   • b) swims
   • c) jumps
5. They ___ their homework after school.
   • a) sing
   • b) run
   • c) do
6. I ___ breakfast at 7 AM.
   • a) eat
   • b) jump
   • c) write
7. The baby ___ when she is happy.
   • a) laughs
   • b) reads
   • c) jumps
8. She ___ her room every Saturday.
   • a) writes
   • b) cleans
   • c) eats
9. We ___ songs in music class.
   • a) jump
   • b) sing
   • c) read
10. He ___ fast in the race.
    • a) runs
    • b) eats
    • c) plays

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is a verb? A verb is a word that shows an action.
2. What are action verbs? Action verbs are verbs that show what someone or something is doing (e.g., run, jump).
3. Give an example of an action verb. Example: run.
4. Is “eat” an action verb? Yes, “eat” is an action verb.
5. Is “jump” an action verb? Yes, “jump” is an action verb.
6. Give a sentence using the action verb “play.” Example: The children play in the park.
7. Is “sing” an action verb? Yes, “sing” is an action verb.
8. Give a sentence using the action verb “run.” Example: He runs every morning.
9. Is “write” an action verb? Yes, “write” is an action verb.
10. Give a sentence using the action verb “laugh.” Example: She laughs at the joke.

Presentation:

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

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Action Verbs,” 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 action verbs.
• Explain what action verbs are and how they are used in sentences.
• Ask pupils to perform actions and identify the verbs.

Learners’ Activities:

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

Assessment:

1. Define an action verb.
2. Name two action verbs.
3. Give three examples of action verbs.
4. Use “run” in a sentence.
5. Use “eat” in a sentence.
6. Use “play” in a sentence.
7. Use “jump” in a sentence.
8. Identify the action verb in the sentence: “She sings beautifully.”
9. Identify the action verb in the sentence: “He writes a letter.”
10. Identify the action verb in the sentence: “They play football.”

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