Understanding the Parts of Speech in English

English Language JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Language
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 13–14 years
Topic: Introduction to Parts of Speech
Sub-topic: Definition and Types of Parts of Speech
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define parts of speech.
2. Identify the eight parts of speech.
3. Classify words into their appropriate parts of speech.
4. Use the parts of speech correctly in sentences.

Keywords:

• Nouns
• Pronouns
• Verbs
• Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Prepositions
• Conjunctions
• Interjections

Set Induction:

The teacher asks the students to mention some words in English and group them according to their functions in sentences, leading to a discussion about the parts of speech.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are already familiar with basic word types from previous classes.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• A whiteboard and marker
• Flashcards with examples of parts of speech
• English textbooks
• Posters displaying the parts of speech

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have been introduced to simple sentence structures and the use of words. The lesson will build on that by categorizing these words into parts of speech.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration

Instructional Materials:

1. Whiteboard and marker
2. Flashcards
3. Posters of the eight parts of speech

Content:

1. Definition of Parts of Speech:

• Parts of speech are categories of words based on their function in a sentence.

2. Types of Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Names a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., boy, Lagos, book).
• Pronoun: Replaces a noun in a sentence (e.g., he, she, they).
• Verb: Expresses action or state of being (e.g., run, is).
• Adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun (e.g., tall, beautiful).
• Adverb: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (e.g., quickly, very).
• Preposition: Shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word (e.g., in, on, under).
• Conjunction: Joins words or groups of words (e.g., and, but, because).
• Interjection: Expresses strong emotion (e.g., Wow!, Oh no!).

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. A word that names a person, place, or thing is called a ______.
   a) verb b) adjective c) noun d) pronoun
2. The word “he” is an example of a ______.
   a) verb b) noun c) pronoun d) adverb
3. An adjective describes a ______.
   a) verb b) noun c) preposition d) interjection
4. An adverb modifies a ______.
   a) noun b) verb c) conjunction d) pronoun
5. “Run” is an example of a ______.
   a) verb b) preposition c) conjunction d) interjection
6. The word “in” is an example of a ______.
   a) verb b) preposition c) adverb d) noun
7. The word “and” is a ______.
   a) conjunction b) preposition c) verb d) noun
8. “Wow!” is an example of an ______.
   a) verb b) adverb c) conjunction d) interjection
9. A ______ replaces a noun in a sentence.
   a) verb b) pronoun c) preposition d) adjective
10. An example of a noun is ______.
    a) quickly b) table c) and d) they
11. “Slowly” is an example of a ______.
    a) noun b) adverb c) adjective d) verb
12. A word that connects two sentences is called a ______.
    a) conjunction b) noun c) verb d) preposition
13. The word “they” is an example of a ______.
    a) pronoun b) noun c) adverb d) verb
14. A word that describes a noun is an ______.
    a) adjective b) verb c) pronoun d) conjunction
15. A word that shows action is called a ______.
    a) preposition b) noun c) verb d) adjective

15 FAQs with Answers:

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 expresses action or a state of being.
3. How does a pronoun function in a sentence?
   A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence.
4. What is the role of an adjective?
   An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
5. What does an adverb do?
   An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
6. What is a preposition?
   A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and another word.
7. Can you give an example of a conjunction?
   Yes, “and” is an example of a conjunction.
8. What is an interjection?
   An interjection expresses strong emotion.
9. Give an example of a pronoun.
   “He” is an example of a pronoun.
10. What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?
    A noun names a person, place, or thing, while a pronoun replaces a noun.
11. Is “quickly” an adverb?
    Yes, “quickly” is an adverb.
12. What part of speech is “is”?
    “Is” is a verb.
13. What part of speech describes how something is done?
    An adverb describes how something is done.
14. Is “Wow!” an adjective?
    No, “Wow!” is an interjection.
15. Can a conjunction join sentences?
    Yes, a conjunction can join sentences.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking students to recall words and how they function in a sentence.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the topic, explaining what parts of speech are and listing the eight categories.
Step 3: The teacher gives examples of words for each part of speech, asking students to identify and classify them.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the parts of speech with examples.
• Engage students in identifying parts of speech in sentences.
• Ask questions to check understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively and participate in the discussion.
• Identify parts of speech in examples provided by the teacher.
• Work on the exercises given.

Assessment:

Identify the part of speech for each of the following words:

1. She
2. Ran
3. Quickly
4. And
5. Car

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a noun?
2. Give an example of a verb.
3. What is the function of an adjective?
4. What does a pronoun do?
5. Give an example of a preposition.
6. What is an interjection?
7. Give an example of an adverb.
8. What is the function of a conjunction?
9. How does a preposition function?
10. What part of speech is “she”?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provides necessary corrections on the parts of speech.

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