Grammar

Grade 6 · English

Semester 2 | Period 6 | Week 33

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Subject: English

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 33

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 33
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 33, Period 6
Topic: Grammar
Sub-topic: Regular and Irregular Verbs
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define verbs and differentiate between regular and irregular verbs
Write correct past and past participle forms of verbs
Use both types of verbs in sentences and short paragraphs

Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic sentence structures and tense usage

Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 6, worksheets, flashcards, markers

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ask learners to give examples of actions they did yesterday and today, noting verb changes

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes
1. Teacher Explanation & Modelling (8–10 minutes)

➡️ Definition of Verbs

  • Explain that verbs are words that show actions (things people or things do) or states of being (how someone or something is).
  • Examples of action verbs: run, jump, write, play
  • Examples of state verbs: am, is, are, seem, feel

 

➡️ Regular Verbs

  • Explain that regular verbs form their past tense and past participle by adding -ed to the base form.
  • Show examples:

Base Form

Past Tense

Past Participle

walk

walked

walked

jump

jumped

jumped

talk

talked

talked
  • Mention spelling rules (e.g., if verb ends in e, add only -d: live → lived; double consonant in some cases: stop → stopped)

 

➡️ Irregular Verbs

  • Explain irregular verbs do not follow the -ed pattern and must be learned by heart. Their past tense and past participle forms change differently.
  • Show common examples:

Base Form

Past Tense

Past Participle

go

went

gone

write

wrote

written

sing

sang

sung

eat

ate

eaten
  • Mention that some irregular verbs have the same past tense and past participle (e.g., cut → cut → cut)

 

➡️ Using Verbs in Sentences

  • Model sentences using both types:
    • I walked to school yesterday. (regular)
    • She wrote a letter last night. (irregular)
    • They play football every weekend. (present tense)
    • He has sung beautifully at the concert. (irregular past participle)

 

  1. Learners’ Activities (Expanded – 15–18 minutes)

🎯 Activity 1: Verb Sorting Exercise

  • Provide learners with a list of verbs including both regular and irregular forms.
  • Ask them to sort the verbs into two columns: Regular and Irregular.
  • Example list: jump, run, walk, eat, talk, sing, play, write, stop, go
  • Discuss answers as a class and clarify any confusing verbs.

 

📝 Activity 2: Sentence Completion Exercises

  • Give learners sentences with missing verbs and ask them to fill in the blanks using the correct past tense forms.
  • Example:
    • Yesterday, I _______ (walk) to the park.
    • She _______ (write) a story last week.
    • They _______ (sing) at the festival.
  • Review answers to check correct verb forms.

 

✍️ Activity 3: Short Paragraph Writing

  • Learners write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing something they did recently, ensuring they use both regular and irregular verbs in past tense.
  • Encourage variety and proper tense consistency.
  • Example prompt: “Write about a fun day you had.”
  • Volunteers read their paragraphs aloud for feedback.

 

🎮 Optional Fun Activity: “Verb Tense Race”

  • Divide class into teams.
  • Call out verbs in base form; teams race to say or write the past tense and past participle forms.
  • Award points for correct and quick answers.

 

  1. Assessment Checks
  • Observe learners during the sorting and sentence completion to ensure correct identification of verb types.
  • Review written paragraphs for:
    • Proper use of regular and irregular verbs
    • Consistent verb tense throughout the paragraph
    • Clear and grammatically correct sentences
  • Provide corrective feedback on common errors or irregular verb misuse.

 

  1. Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
  • Regular verbs consistently add -ed to form past tense and past participle; spelling rules apply (drop e, double consonant).
  • Irregular verbs follow varied patterns and must be memorized; they often change the vowel or form entirely.
  • Correct verb usage is crucial for clear communication and accurate description of time in writing and speaking.
  • Practice through sorting, sentence work, and paragraph writing reinforces learning.
  • Encouraging use in speaking (e.g., oral storytelling) supports fluency and retention.

 

  1. Extension/Homework Ideas
  • Create verb flashcards (base, past, past participle) for self-study.
  • Write a diary entry using at least five irregular verbs.
  • Find verbs in a reading passage and categorize them as regular or irregular.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Learners can differentiate regular and irregular verbs and use them correctly in writing

Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Convert present tense verbs to past tense (2 regular, 2 irregular)
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback

Assignment (Expanded):
Write a short story of 5–7 sentences using at least three regular and three irregular verbs

Follow-up Activity:
Peer review stories to check for correct verb usage

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide verb lists for struggling learners, allow peer collaboration

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low