Write Sentences Using Kinds of Adjectives

Grade 7 · English

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 15

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Subject: English

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 15

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date:
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 15, Period 3
Topic: Write Sentences Using Kinds of Adjectives
Sub-topic: Predicate, Demonstrative, Possessive, and Interrogative Adjectives

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

  1. Identify predicate, demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative adjectives.
  2. Construct sentences using each kind of adjective correctly.
  3. Apply adjectives to enhance clarity and description in writing.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Types of adjectives: how, which one, what kind, and how many.
• Basic sentence structure and paragraph writing.

Instructional Materials
• Textbook: English Language textbooks for Grade 7
• Teaching aids: Charts showing kinds of adjectives, sentence examples, chalkboard/marker board
• Students’ notebooks and writing materials

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
• Look at these sentences: “The cake smells delicious,” “This book is interesting.” Can you identify the descriptive words and explain their function?
• How would you ask questions about nouns using adjectives?
The teacher will record responses on the board.
Teacher’s Role: Guide discussion to introduce the four kinds of adjectives.
Learner’s Role:
• Share ideas and examples of adjectives in sentences.
• Participate verbally and actively in the warm-up.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded with More Examples)

  1. Explain the Four Kinds of Adjectives
  • Predicate Adjectives → Follow a linking verb and describe the subject.
    • Examples: blue, tall, hungry, noisy, tired, happy.
    • Sentences:
      • The sky is blue.
      • The children are noisy in the market.
      • Our teacher seems tired today.
      • The cassava leaves soup tastes delicious.
      • The girl is tall and strong.
  • Demonstrative Adjectives → Point to or identify specific nouns.
    • Words: this, that, these, those.
    • Sentences:
      • This mango is sweet.
      • That man is a fisherman.
      • These students are writing a test.
      • Those houses were built last year.
      • This road is very rough during the rainy season.
  • Possessive Adjectives → Show ownership or belonging.
    • Words: my, your, his, her, its, our, their.
    • Sentences:
      • My mother is a trader in the market.
      • Our school won the football match.
      • Her dress is beautiful.
      • Their farm is large and fertile.
      • His bicycle is broken.
  • Interrogative Adjectives → Used in asking questions about nouns.
    • Words: which, what, whose.
    • Sentences:
      • Which road leads to Kakata?
      • What book are you reading?
      • Whose pen is this?
      • Which teacher is on duty today?
      • What food will you eat for lunch?

 

  1. Provide Culturally Relevant Liberian Examples
  • The Liberian flag is beautiful. (Predicate adjective)
  • This rice is grown in Lofa County. (Demonstrative adjective)
  • Our president visited Bomi last week. (Possessive adjective)
  • Which market is the largest in Monrovia? (Interrogative adjective)
  • That rainy season is very heavy. (Demonstrative adjective)

 

  1. Model How to Write Sentences with Each Kind of Adjective
  • Predicate: The palm oil is red.
  • Demonstrative: These children are hardworking.
  • Possessive: His farm produces cocoa.
  • Interrogative: Whose shoes are on the veranda?

Teacher can write 2–3 examples for each type on the board, then ask learners to try their own.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded)

  1. Listening & Note-taking: Students copy the definitions and examples of each adjective type.
  2. Identification Drill: Teacher reads 8–10 sentences aloud. Students raise hands to classify the adjective type.
    • Example: “Her bag is heavy.” → Possessive adjective.
  3. Sentence Construction Practice:
    • Individually, students write:
      • 2 sentences with predicate adjectives
      • 2 with demonstrative adjectives
      • 2 with possessive adjectives
      • 2 with interrogative adjectives
  1. Pair Work: Students exchange sentences with a partner and identify each other’s adjective types.
  2. Group Activity: Groups describe their classroom or school compound using at least one of each kind of adjective.
    • Example: “This classroom is large. Our chairs are strong. The windows are clean. Which teacher decorated the board?”
  3. Mini Role-play:
    • One student asks questions using interrogative adjectives (Which book is yours?), another answers using demonstrative/possessive adjectives (That book is mine).

 

Assessment Checks (Expanded)

  1. Quick Oral Questions:
    • “Which kind of adjective is in this sentence: The day is hot?” (Predicate).
    • “Identify the adjective in Those men are working on the road.” (Those → Demonstrative).
    • “In the sentence My friend lives in Monrovia, what type of adjective is my?” (Possessive).
    • “What type of adjective is used in Whose bag is this?” (Interrogative).
  2. Board Work: Teacher writes 6–8 sentences on the board, students underline adjectives and name their type.
  3. Short Written Exercise:
    • Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective:
      • _____ farm belongs to my uncle. (Our/Their)
      • The soup is _____. (delicious/noisy)
      • _____ teacher is in the staff room? (Which/That)
      • _____ children are playing in the street. (These/His)
  1. Peer Marking: Students mark one another’s written sentences using a checklist provided by the teacher.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Adjectives = Describing Words → They give more details about nouns.
  • Kinds of Adjectives Explained:
    • Predicate adjectives → Come after linking verbs (is, am, are, seems, looks, feels).
    • Demonstrative adjectives → Point to specific nouns (this, that, these, those).
    • Possessive adjectives → Show ownership (my, your, our, his, her, their).
    • Interrogative adjectives → Ask questions about nouns (which, what, whose).
  • Placement in Sentences:
    • Predicate adjectives usually come after linking verbs.
    • Demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative adjectives usually come before nouns.
  • Importance: Correct use of adjectives makes sentences clearer, adds description, and improves both oral and written expression.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Teacher reviews predicate, demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative adjectives and their functions.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz:

  1. Identify the kind of adjective in three given sentences.
  2. Write one sentence using each kind of adjective.
    Teacher collects responses and provides oral feedback.
    Assignment (Expanded):
    • Write eight sentences: two for each kind of adjective taught in class.
    Follow-up Activity:
    • Underline all adjectives in a short passage from the textbook and label their kinds.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling Learners: Provide a list of adjectives for guided sentence construction.
• Advanced Learners: Challenge them to combine multiple adjectives in a single complex sentence.
• Students with Disabilities: Use oral examples, peer support, and visual aids for reinforcement.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ______________________________________________________
• What needs improvement? _________________________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: □ High □ Medium □ Low