Mastering Transitive and Intransitive Verbs: A Guide to Proper Usage English Grammar JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Here’s a detailed, student-centered lesson plan for teaching Transitive and Intransitive Verbs to JSS 2 students in the first term, week 2.
Lesson Plan
Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 12-13 years
Topic: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Sub-topic: Differentiating and using Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define and differentiate between transitive and intransitive verbs.
- Identify transitive and intransitive verbs in sentences.
- Construct sentences using both transitive and intransitive verbs correctly.
- Correct errors involving the misuse of transitive and intransitive verbs in sentences.
Keywords: Transitive verbs, Intransitive verbs, Direct object, Action verbs
Set Induction: Begin the lesson with a short story or a few sentences that contain both transitive and intransitive verbs. Ask students to identify the verbs and guess their types.
Entry Behavior: Students have been introduced to action verbs in previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with different verbs
- Sentences written on chart papers
- Textbooks
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask students to recall what verbs are and introduce the idea that verbs can act differently depending on whether they need an object or not.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Literacy
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards
- Examples from students’ textbooks
- Writing materials
Reference Books:
- English Grammar Textbook for JSS 2
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with verbs
- Sentence examples on chart papers
Content (with examples)
Transitive Verbs: Verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning.
Example: “She bought a book.”
Here, “bought” is a transitive verb, and “book” is the direct object.
Intransitive Verbs: Verbs that do not require a direct object.
Example: “He sleeps soundly.”
Here, “sleeps” is an intransitive verb, and there is no direct object.
Examples in Sentences
- Transitive Verb: She kicked the ball.
- “Kicked” is the transitive verb, and “ball” is the direct object.
- Intransitive Verb: He laughed loudly.
- “Laughed” is the intransitive verb, and there is no direct object.
Evaluation Questions
- The teacher _______ the students. (a. taught, b. slept, c. laughed, d. ran)
- She _______ the door open. (a. sang, b. laughed, c. ran, d. pushed)
- The baby _______ for hours. (a. cried, b. hit, c. drank, d. swept)
- He _______ a letter to his friend. (a. slept, b. wrote, c. laughed, d. ran)
- She _______ a cake yesterday. (a. baked, b. sang, c. slept, d. walked)
- The dog _______ in the garden. (a. ran, b. read, c. hit, d. taught)
- The boy _______ his homework. (a. completed, b. slept, c. laughed, d. ran)
- They _______ loudly at the joke. (a. laughed, b. hit, c. drank, d. pushed)
- She _______ the ball into the net. (a. slept, b. kicked, c. laughed, d. walked)
- The teacher _______ the lesson clearly. (a. explained, b. ran, c. laughed, d. slept)
- He _______ quickly to the store. (a. ran, b. baked, c. kicked, d. taught)
- She _______ the cat food. (a. gave, b. slept, c. ran, d. cried)
- The man _______ for the bus. (a. waited, b. taught, c. read, d. sang)
- He _______ a beautiful song. (a. sang, b. kicked, c. drank, d. laughed)
- The bird _______ away. (a. flew, b. kicked, c. drank, d. explained)
Class Activity Discussion
- What is a transitive verb?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. - Give an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.
Example: She wrote a letter. - What is an intransitive verb?
An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object. - Give an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.
Example: He sleeps soundly. - Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?
Yes, some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on their usage in a sentence. - What is the direct object in the sentence: “She kicked the ball”?
The direct object is “the ball”. - Is “laugh” a transitive or intransitive verb?
“Laugh” is typically an intransitive verb. - What does a transitive verb need to complete its meaning?
A transitive verb needs a direct object to complete its meaning. - What is the verb in the sentence: “He wrote a letter”?
The verb is “wrote”. - Is “run” a transitive or intransitive verb?
“Run” is usually an intransitive verb. - Can “sing” be a transitive verb?
Yes, if it has a direct object (e.g., “She sang a song”). - What does an intransitive verb not require?
An intransitive verb does not require a direct object. - What is the verb in the sentence: “They laughed loudly”?
The verb is “laughed”. - Can “read” be used as an intransitive verb?
Yes, for example, “She read all day.” - What part of speech does a direct object belong to?
A direct object is usually a noun or pronoun.
Presentation Steps
- Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Briefly revisit action verbs and their roles in sentences.
- Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Explain the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs using examples on the board.
- Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute and Correcting Them as Necessary
- Students work in pairs to identify and categorize verbs in given sentences as transitive or intransitive. They share their answers with the class, and the teacher guides and corrects as needed.
Teacher’s Activities
- Introduce and explain the concepts of transitive and intransitive verbs.
- Provide examples and guide students in identifying and using these verbs in sentences.
- Facilitate discussions and correct any misconceptions.
Learners’ Activities
- Participate in identifying transitive and intransitive verbs in sentences.
- Work in pairs to categorize verbs and share their findings.
- Ask questions for clarification and practice constructing sentences using both types of verbs.
Assessment
- Ask students to write 5 sentences, identifying whether the verbs used are transitive or intransitive.
- Review and provide feedback on their work.
10 Evaluation Questions
- Define a transitive verb.
- What is an intransitive verb?
- Write a sentence using a transitive verb and underline the direct object.
- Identify the intransitive verb in the sentence: “She laughed.”
- Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive? Give an example.
- What is the direct object in the sentence: “He kicked the ball”?
- Is “sleeps” a transitive or intransitive verb?
- Write a sentence using an intransitive verb and underline the verb.
- How do you know if a verb is transitive?
- Give an example of a verb that can be both transitive and intransitive.
Conclusion
- Summarize the lesson by revisiting the key points about transitive and intransitive verbs.
- Mark students’ sentences, provide feedback, and offer additional practice if necessary.