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Subject: English
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 27
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 27
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 27, Period 5
Topic: Grammar: Parts of Speech & Subject/Verb Agreement
Sub-topic: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns; subject/verb agreement
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify and use nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns correctly
Apply subject/verb agreement in writing and speaking
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to form simple sentences using nouns and verbs
Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 3
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher writes two sentences on the board: “The boy run fast.” and “The boy runs fast.” Learners identify the correct sentence.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
- Definitions and Detailed Explanations (10–12 minutes)
Begin the lesson by writing the four parts of speech clearly on the board. Explain and provide multiple examples for each.
🔹 Nouns – Names of people, places, things, or animals.
Definition:
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Examples:
- People: boy, teacher, nurse
- Places: school, Liberia, classroom
- Things: pencil, chair, book
- Animals: dog, monkey, cat
Sentences:
- The dog barked loudly.
- My teacher is very kind.
- We are going to the market.
🔹 Verbs – Action or being words
Definition:
A verb is a word that shows action or state of being.
Examples:
- run, jump, eat, sleep, read, write
Sentences:
- The boy runs every morning.
- I eat rice for lunch.
- She sings beautifully.
🔹 Adjectives – Words that describe nouns
Definition:
An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells more about the noun.
Examples:
- colors: red, blue, green
- size: big, small, tall
- shape: round, square, flat
- other: happy, noisy, kind
Sentences:
- She has a red dress.
- That is a tall tree.
- We saw a small cat.
🔹 Pronouns – Words that replace nouns
Definition:
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.
Examples:
- Personal: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Possessive: my, your, his, her, their
- Demonstrative: this, that, these, those
Sentences:
- She is my friend.
- They are going to school.
- It is raining outside.
- Subject-Verb Agreement Explanation (8–10 minutes)
Definition:
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and the verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).
🔹 Rules and Examples:
|
Subject Type |
Verb Example |
Sample Sentence |
|
Singular subject |
+ singular verb |
The boy runs fast. |
|
Plural subject |
+ plural verb |
The boys run every day. |
Extra Examples:
- She reads books.
- They read together.
- My mother cooks dinner.
- The children play outside.
- Teacher Modeling and Class Practice (5–7 minutes)
Step 1: Sorting Game (oral or board activity)
The teacher writes a mix of words on the board:
Example word list:
ball, dances, big, teacher, they, sings, sharp, runs, school, green, it
Ask learners:
- "Which of these are nouns?"
- "Which are verbs?"
- "Which are adjectives?"
- "Which are pronouns?"
The class helps sort the words under correct headings.
Step 2: Building Sentences
Teacher models 2–3 complete sentences using all four parts of speech with correct subject-verb agreement:
Example Sentences:
- She (pronoun) has a big (adjective) book (noun) and reads (verb) every day.
- The teacher (noun) teaches (verb) in a small (adjective) school (noun).
- They (pronoun) run (verb) fast on the green (adjective) field.
Learners create their own sentences orally and in writing using a simple structure:
Structure:
[Pronoun/Noun] + [Verb] + [Adjective] + [Noun]
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded – 10–15 minutes)
Activity A: Sorting Parts of Speech
- Learners are given a worksheet or word card set to sort words into: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Pronouns.
- Example card words: cat, run, blue, she, walk, boy, kind, jump, it
Activity B: Sentence Creation
- In pairs, learners use the sorted words to create 3–5 full sentences using subject-verb agreement.
- They underline the subject and verb in each sentence.
Activity C: Subject-Verb Agreement Drill
Teacher reads sentences aloud and learners say if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
Examples:
- The girl plays in the yard. ✅
- They walks to school. ❌ (should be "walk")
- My friends are coming. ✅
- He like mangoes. ❌ (should be "likes")
Learners correct the incorrect ones.
- Assessment Checks
✔ Observation During Activities:
- Can learners correctly identify nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns?
- Can they form complete sentences using all four parts of speech?
✔ Quick Review Questions (Oral/Written):
- What is a noun? Give 2 examples.
- What is a verb? Use it in a sentence.
- Use a pronoun in a sentence.
- Which is correct: “He play” or “He plays”?
✔ Exit Slip Activity:
- Write 2 short sentences using any:
- 1 noun
- 1 verb
- 1 adjective
- 1 pronoun
- with correct subject-verb agreement
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
🔹 Why This Matters:
- Understanding parts of speech helps learners build strong sentences.
- Subject-verb agreement ensures proper grammar in writing and speaking.
- These grammar skills improve learners’ reading comprehension, storytelling, and written composition.
🔹 Support for Struggling Learners:
- Use color-coded cards for each part of speech.
- Provide sentence frames:
- “The ___ (noun) is ___ (verb).”
- “She ___ (verb) the ___ (noun).”
🔹 Differentiation Tip:
- Allow advanced learners to write short stories using a mix of parts of speech and underline them.
- For ESL or slower learners, use pictures to match words with meanings.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher revises all four parts of speech and demonstrates subject-verb agreement with more examples.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Learners write one sentence each showing subject-verb agreement
Assignment (Expanded):
Write five sentences using different parts of speech and underline the verbs
Follow-up Activity:
Group game – “Find the Verb” in given sentences
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide word banks for weaker learners
Challenge advanced learners to write a paragraph using at least 2 pronouns, 2 adjectives, and correct subject-verb agreement
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low