Grammar Revision Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Note: Speech Work (English Grammar) – JSS 1, Second Term, Week 1

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Mastering Grammar Essentials: Second Term Kick-off

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Start the second term by revising grammar concepts covered in the last term’s examinations. This lesson strengthens foundational grammar knowledge for JSS 1 students.

Lesson Plan

Subject: English Language
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Revision of Last Term’s Examination and Grammar Work
Sub-Topic: Focus on Grammar Essentials
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Recall and explain key grammar concepts from the last term.
2. Identify and correct common grammatical errors in sentences.
3. Apply grammar rules to form correct sentences.
4. Build confidence in using grammar effectively.

Keywords

• Grammar
• Sentence Structure
• Tenses
• Subject-Verb Agreement

Set Induction

The teacher will greet the students and ask simple revision questions like:

• “Can anyone tell me what a noun is?”
• “What is the difference between a singular and a plural verb?”
  This will stimulate interest and remind students of last term’s topics.

Entry Behavior

Students have prior knowledge of basic grammar rules such as parts of speech and simple sentence structure from the previous term.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Charts displaying grammar rules
3. Examples of sentences with errors

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind students of the importance of good grammar in both spoken and written communication.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Content

Key Grammar Topics to Revise

1. Parts of Speech
   • Nouns (common, proper, collective)
   • Pronouns (personal, possessive)
   • Adjectives and adverbs
   • Verbs and verb tenses
2. Sentence Structure
   • Subject, verb, object
   • Simple, compound, and complex sentences
3. Subject-Verb Agreement
   • Singular subjects with singular verbs
   • Plural subjects with plural verbs
4. Common Errors
   • Misuse of tenses
   • Incorrect word order

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)

1. A ___ is a word that names a person, place, or thing.
   a) Verb b) Noun c) Adjective d) Pronoun
   (Answer: b)
2. The book ___ on the table.
   a) is b) are c) were d) am
   (Answer: a)
3. They ___ playing football yesterday.
   a) was b) are c) were d) is
   (Answer: c)
4. She ___ to the market every day.
   a) go b) goes c) going d) gone
   (Answer: b)
5. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a ___.
   a) noun b) adjective c) verb d) adverb
   (Answer: a)
6. He ___ the assignment before the teacher arrived.
   a) completed b) completes c) complete d) completing
   (Answer: a)
7. The boys ___ to the park every weekend.
   a) goes b) going c) go d) gone
   (Answer: c)
8. The cat and the dog ___ playing in the yard.
   a) is b) are c) was d) am
   (Answer: b)
9. An adjective is a word that describes a ___.
   a) noun b) verb c) adverb d) pronoun
   (Answer: a)
10. The sun ___ in the east.
    a) rise b) rises c) rising d) risen
    (Answer: b)
11. They ___ finished their homework when the bell rang.
    a) has b) have c) had d) having
    (Answer: c)
12. A verb is a word that shows ___.
    a) action b) description c) relation d) quantity
    (Answer: a)
13. The teacher ___ happy with the students’ performance.
    a) is b) are c) were d) am
    (Answer: a)
14. A collective noun refers to a group of ___.
    a) individuals b) places c) objects d) pronouns
    (Answer: a)
15. The car ___ parked in the garage.
    a) is b) are c) was d) were
    (Answer: a)

15 FAQs with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)

1. What is a noun?
   A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
2. What is a verb?
   A verb shows an action or state of being.
3. What is an adjective?
   An adjective describes or modifies a noun.
4. What is an adverb?
   An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
5. What is subject-verb agreement?
   Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number.
6. What is a pronoun?
   A pronoun takes the place of a noun.
7. What is the difference between singular and plural verbs?
   Singular verbs are used with singular subjects, while plural verbs are used with plural subjects.
8. What are collective nouns?
   Collective nouns refer to a group of people, animals, or things, such as “team” or “class.”
9. Give an example of a simple sentence.
   “The dog barks.”
10. What is a compound sentence?
    A compound sentence combines two independent clauses using a conjunction.
11. What is a complex sentence?
    A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
12. What is the function of adjectives?
    Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns.
13. What is the role of a verb in a sentence?
    A verb indicates the action or state of the subject.
14. What is a preposition?
    A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of a sentence.
15. What is an example of subject-verb agreement?
    “He runs every day.”

Teacher’s Activities

1. Write examples of correct and incorrect sentences on the board.
2. Explain grammar rules with examples.
3. Correct students’ errors and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities

1. Answer revision questions.
2. Identify errors in given sentences.
3. Apply grammar rules to create their own sentences.

Assessment

Students will correct the following sentences:

1. The boy go to school every day. (Answer: The boy goes to school every day.)
2. She were happy to see her friend. (Answer: She was happy to see her friend.)

Evaluation Questions

1. Define a noun.
2. What is subject-verb agreement?
3. Correct this sentence: “The girls is singing.”
4. Write an example of a simple sentence.
5. What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?
6. What is a compound sentence?
7. Correct this sentence: “The books is on the table.”
8. Define an adjective.
9. Give an example of a collective noun.
10. What is the function of a verb?

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the grammar rules discussed and encourage students to practice more examples at home.