B6 English Language · Term 3 Week 10: Using Action Words

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.5.4.1.4 - Apply the use of the singular and plural subject and the verb forms that go with them. E.g. Let children explore the varied usage of the various tenses (simple, present perfect, and past perfect)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Match singular and plural subjects with the correct verb forms in the simple present tense.
Construct sentences using the present perfect tense (has/have + past participle) with correct subject-verb agreement.
Construct sentences using the past perfect tense (had + past participle) with correct subject-verb agreement.
Write a short paragraph on a given topic, correctly combining the simple present, present perfect, and past perfect tenses.
Edit their own writing to correct errors in subject-verb agreement across the three tenses.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/ Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Action Words (5.4)
Content standard: B6.5.4.1 - Demonstrate understanding of verbs in everyday language
Indicator: B6.5.4.1.4 - Apply the use of the singular and plural subject and the verb forms that go with them. E.g. Let children explore the varied usage of the various tenses (simple, present perfect, and past perfect)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 214
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners write on a topic using the simple present, present perfect and past perfect tenses.
- Discuss the topic with learners contributing with sentences containing the present perfect and past perfect.
- Let learners write in bits e.g. First start with introduction and guide them to edit.
Learners then write a whole essay on a chosen topic individually
B6.5.5.1.Use superlative forms of regular and irregular adjectives to make comparison Revise adjectives by having learners describe various classroom objects and people.
- Provide samples of texts demonstrating the use of the comparative and superlative forms of regular/irregular adjectives.
- Let learners describe various objects using the comparative and superlative forms of regular and irregular adjectives.
E.g. The green house is big. The blue house is bigger but the yellow one is the biggest. Put learners into groups to write short paragraphs containing the three forms of adjectives.