Grammar · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.1.1.3 - Explore accurate use of adjectives in texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify adjectives in given sentences and state whether each adjective comes directly before a noun or after a linking verb.
Use adjectives correctly with the verb “to be” to describe the subject of a sentence (for example, “The jollof was spicy”).
Use adjectives correctly with sense verbs (look, sound, smell, taste, feel) and verbs of appearance (seem, appear) to modify the noun that comes before the verb (for example, “The kenkey smelled sour”).
Write a short paragraph of 5 to 6 sentences describing a familiar scene, using at least 4 adjectives accurately in the two positions taught.
Review and correct sentences that contain misplaced or incorrect adjective usage.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar Usage (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.1)
Content standard: B7.3.1.1 - Apply the knowledge of word classes and their functions in Communication.
Indicator: B7.3.1.1.3 - Explore accurate use of adjectives in texts
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Recognise the effective use of adjectives in paragraphs:
  - directly before nouns. E.g. Asiedu is an excellent singer.
  - with the verb "to be" to describe the subject of the sentence.
  E.g. Adzo was very tired.
- Use adjectives with sense verbs (sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing) or verbs of appearance to modify the nouns, which come before the verb. E.g. The fish tasted awful. He seemed very upset.