Introduction to Adverbials (Features, Functions, and Types) English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Topic: Introduction to Adverbials (Features, Functions, and Types)
Duration: 40 minutes
Age: 12–13 years
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define adverbials and explain their features.
- Identify the different types of adverbials.
- Use adverbials in sentences correctly.
Keywords:
- Adverbial
- Features
- Functions
- Types
Set Induction:
Ask students if they know how to describe “when,” “where,” or “how” something happens in a sentence. Lead them to understand that adverbials are the words that provide this information.
Entry Behaviour:
Students should be familiar with adverbs and their basic functions.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with examples of adverbials.
- Sentences for analysis.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have learned about adverbs and their roles in modifying verbs. This lesson extends to adverbials.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Sentence construction
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- English Grammar Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Sentence examples
Content:
I. Meaning of Adverbials:
An adverbial is a word or a group of words that functions like an adverb, modifying a verb, an adjective, or even a whole sentence. It gives more information about how, when, where, or why something happens.
II. Features of Adverbials:
- They provide more details about the action or state in the sentence.
- They can describe time, place, manner, reason, or condition.
- They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
III. Functions of Adverbials:
Adverbials tell us:
- When something happens (time).
- Where something happens (place).
- How something happens (manner).
- Why something happens (reason).
IV. Types of Adverbials:
- Adverbials of Time: They tell us when something happens.
Examples: yesterday, soon, last week
Sentence Example: He arrived yesterday. - Adverbials of Place: They tell us where something happens.
Examples: here, there, outside
Sentence Example: They are playing outside. - Adverbials of Manner: They tell us how something happens.
Examples: quickly, slowly, happily
Sentence Example: She danced gracefully. - Adverbials of Reason: They tell us why something happens.
Examples: because, due to, as a result
Sentence Example: He left early because he was tired. - Adverbials of Frequency: They tell us how often something happens.
Examples: always, often, never
Sentence Example: She always wakes up early.
Evaluation:
10 Fill-in-the-blank Questions with Options:
- An adverbial tells us ___ something happens.
a. how
b. why
c. where
d. all of the above - “She runs quickly” contains an adverbial of ___.
a. time
b. place
c. manner
d. reason - Adverbials of place tell us ___.
a. how
b. where
c. when
d. why - Which of the following is an adverbial of time?
a. slowly
b. yesterday
c. happily
d. outside - “They are studying outside” contains an adverbial of ___.
a. manner
b. time
c. place
d. frequency - An adverbial of frequency tells us ___.
a. how often something happens
b. why something happens
c. where something happens
d. how something happens - “He left early because he was tired” contains an adverbial of ___.
a. reason
b. time
c. manner
d. place - Which of these is an adverbial of manner?
a. quickly
b. because
c. tomorrow
d. there - Adverbials provide more information about ___.
a. verbs
b. nouns
c. adjectives
d. all of the above - In the sentence “She will visit soon,” the adverbial is ___.
a. soon
b. she
c. will
d. visit
Class Activity Discussion (5 FAQs with Answers):
- What is an adverbial?
An adverbial is a word or phrase that gives more information about how, when, where, or why something happens. - Can an adverbial appear anywhere in a sentence?
Yes, adverbials can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. - What are the types of adverbials?
The types include adverbials of time, place, manner, reason, and frequency. - How do adverbials function in a sentence?
Adverbials provide extra information about the action or state in the sentence. - Give an example of an adverbial of time.
“Tomorrow” is an adverbial of time.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises previous lessons on adverbs and sentence construction.
- Teacher’s Activities: Review adverbs and ask students to give examples of sentences with adverbs.
- Learners’ Activities: Recall the functions of adverbs and form sentences.
- Step 2: The teacher introduces adverbials, explains their features, and gives examples.
- Teacher’s Activities: Explain adverbials and provide examples.
- Learners’ Activities: Write down the definition and examples of adverbials.
- Step 3: The teacher asks students to identify adverbials in given sentences and create their own examples.
- Teacher’s Activities: Guide students in identifying adverbials in sentences.
- Learners’ Activities: Identify and use adverbials in sentences.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Define and explain adverbials.
- Provide examples of the different types of adverbials.
- Guide students through sentence construction using adverbials.
Learners’ Activities:
- Write examples of adverbials.
- Use adverbials in sentences.
- Identify adverbials in given sentences.
Evaluation:
5 Short Answer Questions (Evaluation Questions):
- What is an adverbial?
- Give two examples of adverbials of manner.
- How do adverbials of place function in a sentence?
- Provide an example of an adverbial of reason in a sentence.
- Why are adverbials important in a sentence?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ work, providing feedback and corrections where necessary. The lesson is concluded with a brief recap on the different types of adverbials and their usage.