Understanding Verb Forms Structure English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Topic: Revision on Verb Forms
Sub-topics:

• Finite Verbs
• Infinite Verbs
• Regular and Irregular Verbs
  Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify different verb forms (finite, infinite, regular, and irregular verbs).
2. Make accurate sentences using the different verb forms.
3. Differentiate among various verb forms.

Keywords:

• Finite Verbs
• Infinite Verbs
• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

Set Induction:

The teacher will begin the lesson by asking the pupils to mention some action words (verbs) they know and use daily. This will engage the pupils and prepare them for the new topic.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are already familiar with basic action words and can use them in simple sentences.

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with examples of verbs
• Charts showing verb forms

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Verb charts
• Flashcards

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will connect the lesson to previous knowledge by reminding pupils that verbs are action words, and they have learned about simple action words in the past.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Language skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 5 English Textbook

Content:

1. Finite Verbs:

• A finite verb is a verb that has a subject and shows tense.
• Examples:
  1. She runs every morning.
  2. They played football yesterday.
  3. He is eating lunch.
  4. We are going to school.
  5. The dog barks loudly.

2. Infinite Verbs:

• An infinite verb is the base form of a verb, often preceded by “to.”
• Examples:
  1. I want to eat.
  2. They need to study.
  3. She likes to dance.
  4. We plan to travel.
  5. He loves to read.

3. Regular Verbs:

• Regular verbs form their past tense by adding “-ed.”
• Examples:
  1. Walk – walked
  2. Talk – talked
  3. Jump – jumped
  4. Play – played
  5. Cook – cooked

4. Irregular Verbs:

• Irregular verbs do not follow a regular pattern in forming their past tense.
• Examples:
  1. Go – went
  2. See – saw
  3. Buy – bought
  4. Sing – sang
  5. Write – wrote

Evaluation:

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:

1. She _______ (write) a letter yesterday.
   a) writes
   b) wrote
   c) writing
   d) written
2. We plan _______ (go) to the park.
   a) going
   b) gone
   c) to go
   d) go
3. He _______ (eat) lunch now.
   a) eats
   b) ate
   c) eating
   d) is eating
4. They _______ (play) football every evening.
   a) played
   b) playing
   c) play
   d) to play
5. I like _______ (read) books.
   a) read
   b) to read
   c) reading
   d) reads
6. The dog _______ (bark) loudly last night.
   a) barked
   b) barking
   c) barks
   d) to bark
7. She _______ (sing) beautifully.
   a) sings
   b) singing
   c) sang
   d) sung
8. They _______ (buy) a new car.
   a) buying
   b) bought
   c) buy
   d) buys
9. We _______ (see) the movie yesterday.
   a) seeing
   b) saw
   c) see
   d) seen
10. He _______ (jump) over the fence.
    a) jumped
    b) jumps
    c) jumping
    d) to jump
11. She likes _______ (dance).
    a) danced
    b) to dance
    c) dancing
    d) dances
12. They _______ (travel) to Lagos.
    a) travel
    b) travels
    c) travelled
    d) travelling
13. I _______ (cook) dinner every night.
    a) cooked
    b) cooking
    c) cooks
    d) cook
14. He _______ (write) a book last year.
    a) writing
    b) writes
    c) wrote
    d) write
15. She _______ (go) to the market.
    a) goes
    b) went
    c) going
    d) go

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a finite verb?
   Answer: A finite verb is a verb that has a subject and shows tense.
2. Can you give an example of an infinite verb?
   Answer: Yes, “to eat” is an example of an infinite verb.
3. How do regular verbs form their past tense?
   Answer: Regular verbs form their past tense by adding “-ed.”
4. What is an example of an irregular verb?
   Answer: “Go” is an irregular verb, and its past tense is “went.”
5. What is the difference between finite and infinite verbs?
   Answer: Finite verbs show tense and have a subject, while infinite verbs are the base form of a verb, often preceded by “to.”
6. Can you identify the verb in the sentence “She runs every morning”?
   Answer: The verb is “runs.”
7. How do you change the verb “talk” to its past tense form?
   Answer: The past tense of “talk” is “talked.”
8. What is the base form of the verb in “He loves to read”?
   Answer: The base form of the verb is “read.”
9. What makes a verb irregular?
   Answer: A verb is irregular if it does not follow the regular pattern of forming its past tense.
10. Give an example of a sentence with a finite verb.
    Answer: “He is eating lunch.”
11. Identify the verb form in “They need to study.”
    Answer: The verb form is infinite (to study).
12. What verb form is “played” in “They played football”?
    Answer: “Played” is a regular verb in the past tense.
13. How would you describe an irregular verb?
    Answer: An irregular verb does not follow a regular pattern when forming its past tense.
14. Give an example of a regular verb.
    Answer: “Jump” is a regular verb.
15. Can you give an example of a finite verb in past tense?
    Answer: “He wrote a letter.”

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was on “Simple and Continuous Tenses.” Pupils will recall how to form sentences using these tenses.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic as follows: “Today, we will learn about different forms of verbs: finite verbs, infinite verbs, and regular and irregular verbs.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions by asking them to provide examples of verbs they use daily. The teacher will correct the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the pupils through the identification of different verb forms.
• Provide examples and explanations of finite, infinite, regular, and irregular verbs.
• Engage pupils in making sentences using the verbs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
• Participate in class discussions by giving examples of verbs.
• Practice making sentences using different verb forms.

Assessment:

1. Identify the verb in the sentence “He writes letters every day.”
2. What is the past tense of the verb “go”?
3. Write a sentence using a finite verb.
4. Give an example of an infinite verb.
5. How do regular verbs form their past tense?
6. What is the past tense of “see”?
7. Provide a sentence using an irregular verb.
8. What is the base form of “to play”?
9. Write a sentence using a regular verb in the past tense.
10. What is an irregular verb?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, providing corrections and feedback where necessary. The lesson ends with a quick recap of the different types of verbs discussed.