Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives English Grammar JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan
Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 12-13 years
Topic: Revision of Parts of Speech – Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Sub-topic: Identifying and using Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives correctly in sentences
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define and identify Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives.
- Use Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives correctly in sentences.
- Differentiate between Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives.
- Correct errors involving Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives in sentences.
Keywords: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Parts of Speech
Set Induction: Begin the lesson by asking students to write down their favorite sentence. This will engage them and set the context for revising parts of speech.
Entry Behavior: Students have been introduced to parts of speech in previous classes.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with different words (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives)
- Charts displaying definitions and examples of each part of speech
- Textbooks
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask students to recall the eight parts of speech. Focus on the four being revised: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Literacy
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards
- Sentence examples in textbooks
- Writing materials
Reference Books:
- English Grammar Textbook for JSS 2
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with examples
- Sentences from students’ textbooks
Content (with examples)
Nouns: Words that name people, places, things, or ideas (e.g., teacher, Lagos, book, love).
Pronouns: Words that take the place of nouns (e.g., he, she, it, they).
Verbs: Words that express actions or states of being (e.g., run, is, jump, think).
Adjectives: Words that describe nouns or pronouns (e.g., happy, blue, tall, fast).
Examples in Sentences
- Noun: The teacher gave us homework.
- Pronoun: She is very kind.
- Verb: He runs every morning.
- Adjective: The blue car is fast.
Evaluation Questions
- The boy saw a _______ (a. dog, b. run, c. quickly, d. he).
- _______ is very intelligent. (a. She, b. Run, c. Blue, d. Apple)
- The cat _______ on the mat. (a. big, b. slept, c. her, d. they)
- Mary has a _______ dress. (a. he, b. blue, c. runs, d. happy)
- The _______ went to the market. (a. tall, b. play, c. girl, d. they)
- _______ are my friends. (a. They, b. Jump, c. Smart, d. Small)
- He _______ very fast. (a. tall, b. runs, c. car, d. she)
- The _______ house is big. (a. she, b. plays, c. red, d. they)
- _______ is on the table. (a. It, b. Green, c. Play, d. quickly)
- The _______ children are playing outside. (a. they, b. ran, c. happy, d. he)
- The _______ is barking loudly. (a. jump, b. blue, c. dog, d. fast)
- _______ like to swim. (a. They, b. Running, c. Fast, d. Tall)
- She _______ a book every night. (a. runs, b. reads, c. she, d. happy)
- The _______ flowers smell nice. (a. she, b. tall, c. pretty, d. jump)
- The _______ is very old. (a. book, b. run, c. green, d. plays)
Class Activity Discussion
- What is a noun?
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. - Give an example of a pronoun.
Example: he, she, it, they. - What is a verb?
A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. - Can you give an example of an adjective?
Example: happy, blue, tall. - How do pronouns help in sentences?
Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer. - Is “run” a verb or noun?
“Run” is a verb. - What is the role of adjectives?
Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns. - What type of word is “they”?
“They” is a pronoun. - What does the verb “is” express?
The verb “is” expresses a state of being. - Can “blue” be a noun?
No, “blue” is an adjective when it describes a noun. - Is “happiness” a noun or adjective?
“Happiness” is a noun. - What does the adjective “tall” describe?
“Tall” describes the height of a noun or pronoun. - Give an example of a verb in a sentence.
Example: She runs every day. - What is the pronoun in the sentence “She is kind”?
The pronoun is “She”. - Can a verb be a single word in a sentence?
Yes, verbs can be single words like run, jump, sit.
Presentation Steps
- Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Briefly revisit the parts of speech covered in previous lessons (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives).
- Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Write a few sentences on the board. Ask students to identify the nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute and Correcting Them as Necessary
- Students work in pairs to create sentences using the flashcards. They share their sentences with the class, and the teacher guides them, correcting errors where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Introduce the topic with examples.
- Guide students through identifying parts of speech in sentences.
- Provide feedback and correct errors in students’ sentences.
Learners’ Activities
- Participate in identifying parts of speech in sentences.
- Create and share their sentences using flashcards.
- Ask questions where they need clarification.
Assessment
- Ask students to write 5 sentences, underlining the Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives in each.
- Review their sentences and provide feedback.
10 Evaluation Questions
- Define a noun.
- What is the function of a pronoun?
- Give an example of a verb.
- What is an adjective?
- Write a sentence using a noun and underline it.
- Identify the pronoun in the sentence: “They are playing.”
- Give an example of an action verb.
- Write a sentence with an adjective and underline it.
- Replace the noun “John” with a pronoun in a sentence.
- Identify the verb in the sentence: “She sings beautifully.”
Conclusion
- Review the lesson by revisiting the key points.
- Mark the students’ work, provide feedback, and offer additional practice if necessary.