B6 English Language · Term 3 Week 11: Using Qualifying Words- Adverbs

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.5.6.1.1 - Use adverbs to express degree and reason

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify adverbs of degree and adverbs of reason in given sentences and short passages.
Explain the difference between adverbs of degree (which tell how much or to what extent) and adverbs of reason (which tell why something happens).
Use adverbs of degree (such as too, very, so, quite, almost, completely, enough) correctly in sentences of their own.
Use adverbs of reason (such as because, since, as, therefore, so that) correctly in sentences of their own.
Write a short paragraph of at least four sentences that includes both adverbs of degree and adverbs of reason.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/ Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Qualifying Words- Adverbs (5.6)
Content standard: B6.5.6.1 - Understand and use adverbs correctly in speech and in writing
Indicator: B6.5.6.1.1 - Use adverbs to express degree and reason
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 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. 216
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise adverbs of time and manner in context: Have learners listen to and read several sentences containing adverbs of time and manner.
- Use drills and games to provide practice in using adverbs of time.
E.g. Game: Lucky Dip Drill: Substitution Table Drill
- Learners sit in groups to discuss issues involving use of adverbs of time.
- Repeat the procedure to introduce adverbs of degree and reason. e.g. Degree: The shirt is too small for me. You are making so much noise. Reason: I sing because I like singing.
- Have groups construct short paragraphs using such adverbs.