Mastering Parts of Speech: Essential Grammar JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: English Grammar for JSS 3 – First Term, Week 1

Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 13–14 years
Topic: Revision of Last Term’s Examination
Sub-topic: Parts of Speech – Revision
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify the eight parts of speech.
2. Explain the function of each part of speech in a sentence.
3. Provide examples of words for each part of speech.
4. Use different parts of speech correctly in sentences.

Keywords:

• Parts of Speech
• Noun
• Pronoun
• Verb
• Adjective
• Adverb
• Preposition
• Conjunction
• Interjection

Set Induction:
Begin by asking students to recall the parts of speech they learned in the previous term. Encourage them to name as many as they can.

Entry Behavior:
Students should have prior knowledge of basic grammar, especially the parts of speech.

Learning Materials:

• Chalkboard or whiteboard
• Markers or chalk
• Flashcards with examples of different parts of speech
• Handouts summarizing the parts of speech

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with sentences highlighting different parts of speech
• Posters displaying the eight parts of speech and their definitions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss the role of parts of speech in sentence construction and how they help us communicate clearly.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Sentence Structure
• Language Proficiency

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for English
• Basic English Grammar Textbook for JSS 3

Content

1. Definition of Parts of Speech:
   • Parts of speech are categories that describe the function of words in a sentence.
2. The Eight Parts of Speech:
   • Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., teacher, Lagos).
   • Pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun (e.g., he, they).
   • Verb: A word that shows action or a state of being (e.g., run, is).
   • Adjective: A word that describes a noun or pronoun (e.g., happy, blue).
   • Adverb: A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (e.g., quickly, very).
   • Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence (e.g., in, on).
   • Conjunction: A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but).
   • Interjection: A word that expresses emotion (e.g., wow!, ouch!).
3. Functions of Parts of Speech:
   • Each part of speech plays a specific role in making sentences meaningful and grammatically correct.
4. Examples of Parts of Speech in Sentences:
   • Noun: The cat (noun) is sleeping.
   • Pronoun: She (pronoun) is happy.
   • Verb: They (noun) run (verb) every morning.
   • Adjective: She wore a (adjective) red dress.
   • Adverb: He runs (verb) quickly (adverb).
   • Preposition: The book is (preposition) on the table.
   • Conjunction: I like tea (clause) but (conjunction) I prefer coffee.
   • Interjection: Wow! (interjection) That was amazing!

Evaluation 

1. A noun is a word that names a ______.
   a) person
   b) action
   c) color
   d) feeling
2. A pronoun is used to replace a ______ in a sentence.
   a) verb
   b) noun
   c) adjective
   d) conjunction
3. The word “quickly” is an example of an ______.
   a) noun
   b) adjective
   c) adverb
   d) preposition
4. The word “and” is a ______ that joins words or phrases.
   a) pronoun
   b) verb
   c) conjunction
   d) preposition
5. A verb is a word that shows ______ or state of being.
   a) description
   b) action
   c) place
   d) thing
6. “Beautiful” is an example of an ______ that describes a noun.
   a) verb
   b) noun
   c) adjective
   d) adverb
7. An interjection expresses ______.
   a) a noun
   b) an emotion
   c) a place
   d) a thing
8. The word “in” is a ______ that shows the relationship between two words.
   a) verb
   b) conjunction
   c) preposition
   d) noun
9. The word “they” is a ______ that can replace a noun in a sentence.
   a) verb
   b) conjunction
   c) pronoun
   d) adjective
10. The function of an adverb is to modify a verb, an adjective, or another ______.
    a) noun
    b) pronoun
    c) adverb
    d) interjection
11. “She danced gracefully.” The word “gracefully” is an ______.
    a) adjective
    b) adverb
    c) verb
    d) noun
12. The word “but” is a ______ that contrasts two ideas.
    a) preposition
    b) conjunction
    c) interjection
    d) pronoun
13. The word “ouch” is an ______ used to express sudden pain.
    a) interjection
    b) noun
    c) verb
    d) adverb
14. The word “on” is a ______ that shows the position of the book.
    a) pronoun
    b) conjunction
    c) preposition
    d) verb
15. A verb can indicate an action or a state of ______.
    a) feeling
    b) being
    c) place
    d) noun

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is a part of speech?
   It is a category of words that describe the function of each word in a sentence.
2. How many parts of speech are there?
   There are eight parts of speech.
3. What is a noun?
   A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
4. Can you give an example of a pronoun?
   Yes, examples include he, she, it, they.
5. What is the role of a verb in a sentence?
   A verb shows action or a state of being.
6. Why is an adjective important?
   An adjective describes a noun or pronoun, giving more information about it.
7. What does an adverb modify?
   An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
8. What does a preposition do?
   A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
9. Can you name a conjunction?
   Yes, examples include and, but, or.
10. What is an interjection?
    An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion.
11. How do conjunctions function in a sentence?
    They join words, phrases, or clauses together.
12. What kind of word is “happy”?
    “Happy” is an adjective.
13. What kind of word is “run”?
    “Run” is a verb.
14. Why is it important to understand parts of speech?
    Understanding parts of speech helps us construct grammatically correct sentences.
15. Can one word belong to more than one part of speech?
    Yes, depending on how it is used in a sentence.

Presentation

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous term’s examination, focusing on common errors made by students, particularly in grammar.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the topic of Parts of Speech by explaining the importance of each part in constructing sentences.

Step 3:

• The teacher allows the students to contribute by identifying different parts of speech in example sentences. The teacher corrects any misconceptions and provides additional examples.

Teacher’s Activities

• Review the last term’s examination with a focus on grammar errors.
• Introduce and explain each part of speech with examples.
• Engage students in identifying parts of speech in sentences.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in the review of last term’s examination.
• Identify and categorize words according to their parts of speech.
• Practice constructing sentences using the different parts of speech.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a verb?
2. Give an example of a noun.
3. What does an adjective describe?
4. Name a pronoun you know.
5. What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?
6. Give an example of a conjunction.
7. What is a preposition used for?
8. How does an interjection function?
9. Provide an example of a sentence with a noun.
10. What part of speech is the word “beautiful”?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes round to mark students’ work, providing corrections and further explanations where necessary.