Mastering Verb Forms for Effective Communication Structure English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: English Language

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 10-11 years

Topic: Structure: Review of Verb Forms

Sub-topic: Differentiating and Applying Verb Forms

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Differentiate between types of verbs in relation to time (past, present, and future).
2. Apply the various verb forms appropriately in sentences.
3. Identify the verb forms used in each sentence.

Keywords:

• Verb
• Tense
• Past, Present, Future

Set Induction:

The teacher will begin by asking the pupils to describe what they did yesterday, what they are doing today, and what they will do tomorrow. This activity will introduce the concept of verb forms related to time.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with basic sentence structure and have learned simple verb forms (past, present, and future).

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with verbs in different tenses
• Sentences showing different verb forms
• Worksheets for practice

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards
• Chart displaying examples of verb forms

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will connect the lesson to previous knowledge by reminding the pupils of how they have used verbs to describe actions. This lesson will build on that by focusing on how verbs change based on when the action happens.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Grammar skills
• Communication skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 6 English Textbook

Content:

1. Definition and Explanation of Verb Forms:

• Verbs are action words that tell us what someone or something does.
• Verb Forms change depending on the time of the action.
• Past Tense: Describes actions that have already happened (e.g., walked).
• Present Tense: Describes actions happening now (e.g., walk or walks).
• Future Tense: Describes actions that will happen (e.g., will walk).

2. Examples of Verb Forms:

1. Past: He played football yesterday.
2. Present: She reads a book every day.
3. Future: They will travel to Abuja next week.
4. Past: I cooked dinner last night.
5. Present: The dog barks loudly.

3. Applying Verb Forms in Sentences:

• Pupils will practice converting sentences from one tense to another.
• Example Exercise:
  • Change the sentence to the past tense: “She runs every morning.”
    Answer: She ran every morning.
  • Change the sentence to the future tense: “They play in the park.”
    Answer: They will play in the park.

Evaluation:

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:

1. He _______ (run) to school yesterday.
   a) runs
   b) ran
   c) running
2. She _______ (eat) lunch now.
   a) eats
   b) ate
   c) will eat
3. They _______ (sing) in the choir tomorrow.
   a) sang
   b) sing
   c) will sing
4. We _______ (visit) our grandparents last weekend.
   a) visited
   b) visits
   c) visiting
5. The teacher _______ (teach) us every day.
   a) taught
   b) teaches
   c) will teach
6. I _______ (write) a letter next week.
   a) wrote
   b) write
   c) will write
7. The dog _______ (bark) at strangers.
   a) barks
   b) barked
   c) will bark
8. She _______ (dance) at the party last night.
   a) dances
   b) danced
   c) will dance
9. He _______ (drive) to work every day.
   a) drives
   b) drove
   c) will drive
10. They _______ (start) school next month.
    a) started
    b) start
    c) will start
11. We _______ (play) football yesterday.
    a) plays
    b) played
    c) will play
12. The cat _______ (sleep) on the bed.
    a) slept
    b) sleeps
    c) will sleep
13. She _______ (read) a book now.
    a) reads
    b) read
    c) will read
14. He _______ (swim) in the pool tomorrow.
    a) swam
    b) swims
    c) will swim
15. They _______ (build) a house last year.
    a) build
    b) built
    c) will build

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are verb forms?
   Answer: Verb forms show the time when an action happens.
2. How does the verb “run” change in the past tense?
   Answer: It changes to “ran.”
3. Use the verb “eat” in a sentence in the present tense.
   Answer: She eats lunch every day.
4. How does the verb “play” change in the future tense?
   Answer: It changes to “will play.”
5. Give an example of a sentence in the past tense.
   Answer: He walked to school yesterday.
6. What is the present tense form of “swam”?
   Answer: “Swim” or “swims.”
7. How do you change the verb “sing” to the future tense?
   Answer: “Will sing.”
8. Use the verb “write” in a sentence in the future tense.
   Answer: I will write a letter tomorrow.
9. What is the past tense of “drive”?
   Answer: “Drove.”
10. How does “teach” change in the past tense?
    Answer: It changes to “taught.”
11. Use the verb “dance” in a past tense sentence.
    Answer: She danced at the party last night.
12. How does the verb “sleep” change in the present tense?
    Answer: It changes to “sleeps.”
13. What is the future tense of “build”?
    Answer: “Will build.”
14. How does the verb “start” change in the past tense?
    Answer: It changes to “started.”
15. Give an example of a sentence using the verb “read” in the present tense.
    Answer: She reads a book every day.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Word Formation: Antonyms.” Pupils will recall how they identified and used antonyms in sentences.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining what verb forms are and how they change depending on the time of the action.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to contribute by providing their own examples of sentences using different verb forms. The teacher corrects any mistakes and explains further where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of verb forms with examples.
• Guide pupils through differentiating verb forms based on time.
• Assist pupils in applying verb forms correctly in sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice identifying different verb forms.
• Use verbs correctly in sentences.
• Participate in group activities to reinforce understanding.

Assessment:

1. Define verb forms.
2. What is the past tense of “run”?
3. Use the verb “play” in a future tense sentence.
4. Identify the verb form in this sentence: “She eats lunch every day.”
5. Change the verb “sing” to the past tense.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, offering praise and corrections where necessary. The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and using correct verb forms to communicate effectively.