Word Formation: Verbs Formed from Adjectives Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 8 English Studies

WORD FORMATION: VERBS FORMED FROM ADJECTIVES PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – GRAMMAR 

TOPIC – VERBS FORMED FROM ADJECTIVES 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Verbs Formed from Adjectives

3. Examples of Verbs Formed from Adjectives

4. Making Sentences with Verbs Formed from Adjectives

5. Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. identify verbs formed from adjectives.

2. list examples of adjectives and their corresponding verbs.

3. form verbs from given adjectives correctly.

4. use the newly formed verbs in sentences.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already understand adjectives and verbs separately. This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching them how to form verbs from adjectives.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. English Language textbook.

2. Flashcards showing adjectives and their verb forms.

3. Charts displaying word formation examples.

4. Worksheets for class exercises and practice.

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

Word formation is the process of creating new words from existing words. Some verbs can be formed from adjectives by adding prefixes or suffixes.

VERBS FORMED FROM ADJECTIVES

Adjective – Verb

1. Short – Shorten

2. Wide – Widen

3. Broad – Broaden

4. Weak – Weaken

5. Strong – Strengthen

6. Deep – Deepen

7. Dark – Darken

8. Bright – Brighten

9. Soft – Soften

10. Hard – Harden

EXAMPLES IN SENTENCES

1. We need to shorten the rope.

2. The government plans to widen the road.

3. Reading can broaden your knowledge.

4. Lack of food can weaken the body.

5. Exercise helps to strengthen the muscles.

6. Heavy rain may deepen the river.

7. Clouds can darken the sky.

8. The sun will brighten the room.

9. Heat can soften the wax.

10. Cement will harden after some time.

IMPORTANCE OF WORD FORMATION

1. It helps to improve vocabulary.

2. It develops writing skills.

3. It improves speaking and reading skills.

4. It helps pupils understand how words are related.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS

A. Form verbs from the following adjectives:

1. Short → ______

2. Wide → ______

3. Weak → ______

4. Bright → ______

5. Soft → ______

B. Use the following verbs in sentences:

6. Strengthen

7. Deepen

8. Darken

9. Harden

10. Broaden

ANSWERS

1. Shorten

2. Widen

3. Weaken

4. Brighten

5. Soften

(6–10: Pupils should make correct sentences using the words.)

PRESENTATION

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

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher writes some adjectives on the board such as wide, short, weak, and asks pupils what these words are used for.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond that they are adjectives used to describe nouns.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of word formation and introduces how verbs can be formed from adjectives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and take notes.

3. The teacher presents examples of adjectives and their verb forms (e.g. wide → widen, short → shorten).

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat the words and identify the changes.

4. The teacher guides pupils to form verbs from given adjectives on the board.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate by giving correct answers.

5. The teacher uses the new verbs in sentences and explains their meanings in context.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read and construct similar sentences.

6. The teacher gives class exercises for pupils to form and use verbs from adjectives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils complete the exercises individually and in groups.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson and gives corrections where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary and respond to questions.

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 word formation?

2. mention two adjectives that can be changed to verbs.

3. what is the verb form of “wide”?

4. what is the verb form of “short”?

5. give one importance of word formation.