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Subject: English Grammer
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 32
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Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 10
Period: VI
Week & Period: Week 32, Period VI
Date:
Topic: Verbal Phrases – Participle, Gerund, Infinitive
Specific Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
- Define participle, gerund, and infinitive phrases.
- Identify each verbal phrase in context.
- Construct sentences using verbal phrases appropriately.
A – Anticipation (Engage learners):
Starter Questions:
- What is the -ing form of a verb called?
- Can a verb act like a noun or adjective?
Think-Pair-Share:
Think: Think of three -ing words.
Pair: Determine if they are used as actions or things. Share: Share sentences using the gerunds.
B – Building Knowledge (Core Content):
- Participle Phrase – Acts like an adjective. Ends in -ing or -ed.
- Running through the woods, the boy fell.
- Gerund Phrase – Acts like a noun.
- Swimming in the river is fun.
- Infinitive Phrase – “to” + base form of verb.
- To succeed in life requires hard work.
Examples in Sentences:
- Jumping over the fence, the cat escaped.
- Eating too much sugar causes cavities.
- To be honest is important.
C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection):
Class Activities:
- Match phrases to their function (adjective, noun, or purpose).
- Fill-in-the-blanks using verbal phrases.
Assignment:
- Create a paragraph using at least one participle, one gerund, and one infinitive phrase. Underline and label each.
In-class Assessment:
- Identify the verbal phrases and state their type.
- Rewrite sentences replacing simple verbs with verbal phrases.
Teacher’s Reflection:
- Could learners classify verbal phrases correctly?
- Did they apply each phrase type in creative writing?