The Use of Verbs Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 10 English Studies

TYPES OF VERBS PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) FIRST TERM WEEK 10 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – GRAMMAR 

TOPIC – THE USE OF VERBS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Types of Verbs

3. The Use of Verbs Sentences

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. define a verb.

2. identify different types of verbs.

3. identify verbs in sentences.

4. use verbs correctly in speech and writing.

5. construct simple sentences using different types of verbs.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know that verbs are action words. In this lesson, they will learn how verbs are used to show actions and make sentences meaningful.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Flashcards containing verbs

2. Charts showing verbs in sentences

3. Pictures illustrating different actions

4. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

A verb is a doing or action word. It tells us what a person, animal, or thing does.

Examples of Verbs –

• run

• jump

• eat

• write

• sing

• read

• play

• sleep

• dance

• walk

Verbs in Sentences

1. I eat rice every day.

2. The boy runs fast.

3. She reads a book.

4. We play football.

5. The baby sleeps peacefully.

6. They sing songs.

7. My mother cooks food.

8. The pupils write in their notebooks.

TYPES OF VERBS

1. Action Verbs

These are verbs that show actions.

Examples:

• run

• jump

• eat

• write

• sing

Sentences:

• The boy runs fast.

• I eat rice every day.

• She writes neatly.

2. Helping Verbs (Auxiliary Verbs)

These are verbs that help the main verb in a sentence.

Examples:

• is

• am

• are

• was

• were

• has

• have

Sentences:

• She is reading a book.

• They have finished their work.

• We play football.

• They read books.

3. Linking Verbs

These verbs connect the subject to more information about the subject.

Examples:

• is

• am

• are

• was

• were

Sentences:

• John is happy.

• The food was delicious.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A. Underline the Verbs in the Sentences. 

1. The boy runs to school.

2. She is reading a book.

3. They play football every day.

4. My mother cooks food.

5. The baby is sleeping.

B. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Verb (run, eat, write, sing, sleep). 

6. I ______ rice every day.

7. The boy ______ fast.

8. She ______ a letter.

9. We ______ in the choir.

10. The baby ______ peacefully.

C. Identify the Type of Verb. 

11. The girl is happy. ______

12. He runs quickly. ______

13. They have finished their work. ______

14. She is singing a song. ______

15. The food was sweet. ______

ANSWERS

1. runs

2. is reading

3. play

4. cooks

5. is sleeping

6. eat

7. runs

8. writes

9. sing

10. sleeps

11. Linking verb

12. Action verb

13. Helping verb

14. Action verb

15. Linking verb

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils to mention action words they know.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention verbs such as run, eat, jump, and write.

2. The teacher explains that verbs are action or doing words used in sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

3. The teacher introduces the types of verbs:

• Action verbs (show actions)

• Helping verbs (help the main verb)

• Linking verbs (connect the subject to information)

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and give examples.

4. The teacher writes examples on the board:

• Action verbs: run, jump, eat, write, sing, read, play, sleep, dance, walk

• Helping verbs: is, am, are, was, were, has, have, had

• Linking verbs: is, am, are, was, were

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read and repeat after the teacher.

5. The teacher uses each type of verb in simple sentences:

• The boy runs fast. (Action verb)

• She is reading a book. (Helping verb)

• John is happy. (Linking verb)

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the verbs and their types.

6. The teacher guides pupils to make their own sentences using different types of verbs.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils construct sentences orally.

7. The teacher writes some pupils’ sentences on the board and corrects errors.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils observe corrections and participate.

8. The teacher gives written practice by asking pupils to use verbs in sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write sentences in their notebooks.

9. The teacher summarizes the lesson by explaining that verbs are important words that show action, state, and help form sentences.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and participate in review.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is a verb?

2. mention five verbs.

3. identify the verb in: The girl reads a book.

4. state two uses of verbs.

5. write three sentences using verbs.