Adverbs · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.3.6.1.1 - Use adverbs of time and place appropriately

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify adverbs of place in given sentences correctly.
Distinguish between adverbs of place and other words in a sentence.
Use common adverbs of place (here, there, outside, inside, etc.) to complete sentences correctly.
Form their own sentences using adverbs of place to answer questions such as “Where?”.
Respond to and ask simple questions using adverbs of place in short spoken exchanges.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar Usage at Word and Phrase Levels (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Adverbs (3.6)
Content standard: B4.3.6.1 - Apply the knowledge of different types of adverbs in communication
Indicator: B4.3.6.1.1 - Use adverbs of time and place appropriately
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise adverbs by having learners identify them in sentences.
- Present adverbs of place in context.
- Provide practice in identifying and using adverbs. For practice use questions and answers, and illustrations.
- Drill learners to practise the appropriate use of adverbs of place.
e.g.
i. Where is the cat? The cat is here. ii. Where is Kojo? Kojo is outside.
- Examples of adverbs of place are: here, there, outside, inside, etc.
- Ask learners to use adverbs of place to form correct sentences.