SS1 English Lesson Notes and Plan- Third Term

Complex sentence

B. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

i. Words Associated With Sports and Entertainment

C. STRUCTURE II

ii. Dropping ‘e’ and Retaining ‘e’

D. ORAL: NASAL CONSONANTS

iii. Consonant sounds followed by ‘kw’

A. 

i. Explain what a complex sentence is;

ii. Analyse the features of a complex sentence

iii. Identify main clause and subordinate clause

B. 

i. Analyse the importance of sports and entertainment in relation to youths and development

ii. Mention the words associated with sports and entertainment

iii. Use listed words in appropriate context.

C. 

i. Recognize easily words which drop ‘e’ and retain ‘e’ in spelling;

ii. Analyse the rule for dropping ‘e’ and retaining ‘e’;

iii. Generate copious examples of words that drop ‘e’ and retain ‘e’

D. 

i. List words that have /kw/ sounds;

ii. Pronounce the words correctly;

iii. Use the words in sentences

ii. K. Mebelle, etal.(2018) Goodbye to Failure in English for Senior Secondary Schools, Treasure Publishers, Mushin, Lagos.

iii. Advanced Learner’s Dictionary by  the Cambridge University Press (Hard copy)

iv. https://www.grammar.yourdictionary.com

v. http://www.study.com/academy

vi. Use of power point slides and videos

Step II:  Students in small group, analyse the features of a complex sentences. (10 Minutes)

Step III: Students pair up to identify main clause and subordinate clause in complex sentence. (5 Minutes)

Step IV:The students, give copious examples of complex sentence. (10 minutes)

Step V: The teacher emphasizes on relevant points as he gives  assignment to the students.(10 minutes)

COMPLEX SENTENCE

Complex Sentences

A complex sentence is a sentence with at least one dependent

clause (an incomplete thought) connects to an independent clause

(a complete thought) with a subordinating conjunction, such as

because, if, while, since, or although.

It can also be defined as a sentence with one independent

clause and at least one dependent clause.

Independent vs. dependent clauses:

What’s the difference?

Independent vs. dependent clauses

What’s the difference?

The key to using complex sentences is understanding the difference between independent and dependent clauses.

Basically, independent clauses are complete sentences on their own, but dependent clauses are not. However, both kinds of clause contain a subject and a verb, so why is one a complete sentence but not the other?

The short answer is that dependent clauses always start with subordinating conjunctions. In a way, these subordinating conjunctions turn independent clauses into dependent ones.

Features of Complex Sentences

An Independent clause ( one that can stand alone):

1. Katie sipped on her cappuccino.
This is an independent clause because it’s a complete sentence containing a subject and a verb and fully expressing an idea.

A dependent clause (one that does not fully express an idea):

· While Katie sipped on her cappuccino.
Although this sentence contains a subject (Katie) and a verb (sipped), it’s not a complete thought — we still need more information. Therefore, it’s not a complete sentence.

EXAMPLES OF COMPLEX SENTENCES

· Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

· She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

· Whenever prices go up, customers buy less products.

· Because I had to catch the train, and as we were short on time, I forgot to pack my toothbrush for our vacation.

· As she was bright and ambitious, she became a manager in no time.

· Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.

· Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility because they do not die in the winter.

· Although it was very long, the movie was still enjoyable.

· You should take your car in for a service because it’s starting to make weird noises.

· The actor was happy he got a part in a movie even though the part was small.

· The museum was very interesting, as I expected.

· Now that he’s rich and famous, people make allowances for his idiosyncrasies.

· Even though he’s thoroughly trained, he still makes a lot of mistakes.

· Since winter is coming, I think I’ll knit a warm sweater, because I’m always cold.

· When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

NOTE: In the above complex sentences, the dependent clauses were underlined. An independent clause can precede a dependent clause and vice versa.

2. State the features of complex sentences.

Identify the dependent and independent clauses in the following complex

sentences.

1. Kara graduated college before I met her.

2. I greeted my aunt as I passed through the kitchen.

3. Barry can’t come to the party unless he apologizes to my roommate.

4. My family loves playing board games, even though none of us like losing.

5. I’d love to visit Paris one day, although I get nervous about flying.

6. The meal, even though it was exceptional, was expensive.

7. The students, whatever their skill levels, all showed improvement.

8. The dog, because he was so friendly, was adopted quickly.

Step II: Students, in small groups, list words that are associated with Sports and Entertainment (10 Minutes).

Step III: Each student uses the listed words in appropriate contexts. ( 6 Minutes)

Step IV: Students work together to use words associated with Sports and Entertainment in sentences (5 Minutes)

Step V: Students were guided by the teacher while carrying out their class work and marking and feedback was given immediately. (10 mins)

Step VI: The teacher recapitulates on main points as he gives  assignment to the students.(4 mins)

Definition 

Words associated with Sport Entertainment

Sports entertainment encompasses a wide range of activities that people enjoy both participating in and watching.

This includes various sports, the athletes who play them, the equipment used, and the events that showcase these sports.

Vocabulary List:

i. Athlete

ii. Championship

iii. Coach

iv. Team

v. Victory

Definitions and Usage

Athlete: A person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.

Championship: A competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sport.

Coach: A person who trains and instructs athletes or a sports team.

Team: A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.

Victory: The act of defeating an opponent or rival.

Using Words in Sentences

l The athlete trained hard every day to improve his performance.

l The championship game attracted thousands of fans to the stadium.

l A good coach can inspire and motivate their team to succeed.

l The team worked together seamlessly to win the match.

l The crowd cheered loudly for the victory parade.

More words on Words Related with Sports and Entertainment

Athletics: Exercise of physical strength or speed.

Contingent: Group that is a part of a larger group.

Marathon: Long distance race.

Podium: A raised platform

Track Suit: Wooden clothes worn especially by athletes to keep warm before and after exercises.

Football Vocabulary

Linesman: Official who assists the referee, especially by deciding whether the ball touches or crosses the ball touches or crosses the line or not and where if it does.

Penalty: Punishment for a foul committed

Referee: Official who regulates a game and ensures Fair play.

Soccer (colloquial): a football game played by two teams of eleven players each.

Sports play a significant role in society for several reasons:

1. Physical Health: Regular participation in sports helps maintain physical fitness, control body weight, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

2. Mental Well-being: Sports can improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

3. Social Interaction: They provide opportunities for socializing, building teamwork, and developing friendships.

4. Discipline and Work Ethic: Sports teach discipline, time management, and a strong work ethic.

5. Entertainment: Sports offer entertainment and can bring people together, regardless of background or beliefs.

i. Sports

ii. Entertainment

Step II: Students, as a class, collectively, analyse rule for dropping and retaining ‘e’ in spelling. . (5 Mins)

Step III: Each student generate a long list of words that drop ‘e’ and retain ‘e’ in spelling and share with the class. (10 mins)

Step IV: Each student uses listed words in appropriate context (6 Mins).

Step V: Students were guided by the teacher while carrying out their class work and marking and feedback was given immediately. (10 Mins)

Step VI: The teacher recapitulates on main points as he gives  assignment to the students. (4mins)

Spelling is the process of arranging letters in the correct sequence to form words. It’s an essential skill in written communication, ensuring that the reader understands the intended message.

While spellings deal on individual words, dictation comes inform of sentences and paragraphs. Affixation (suffix) can bring about dropping of certain letters when joined to the base word.

Here, dropping of “e” will be considered. Dropping the final ‘e’ on English words before adding a suffix can be confusing for some English speakers. There are a number of rules that can help in using and applying such words.

RULES

A. When the suffix begins with a vowel the final –e is usually dropped.

Suffix Stem New word

-able define definable

-age store storage

-ed save saved

-ing joke joking

-ion illustrate illustration

-or orate orator

-ous fame famous

Exceptions are: (When the letter before ‘e’ is ‘c’ or ‘g’)

Suffix Stem New word

-able trace traceable

-ous courage courageous

B. When the word ends in two vowel letters, the final –e is usually not dropped.

Suffix Stem New word

-ed shoe shoed

-ing flee fleeing

C. When stem ends with a consonant sound, the final –e is usually not dropped.

Suffix Stem New word

-ly time timely

sure surely

late lately

-ment atone atonement

base basement

Exception: For words that end with –ue, the final –e is dropped.

Suffix Stem New word

-ly true truly

-ment argue argument

a) Vowel suffixes

b) Consonant suffixes

c) Both

2. When silent E follows C or G, which vowel suffix does not result in it being omitted?

a) -ed

b) -ing

c) -able

d) -al

3. When does adding the suffix “-ly” result in silent E being omitted?

Step II: Students as a class, practise the pronunciation of the words that have /kw/ sounds. (10 Min)

Step III: Each student uses each of the word in sentences. (10 min).

Step V: Students were guided by the teacher while carrying out their class work and marking and feedback was given immediately. (10 Mins)

Step VI: The teacher recapitulates on main points as he gives  assignment to the students. (5mins)

The /kw/ sound is a consonant blend that is found at the beginning of some English words. It is formed by combining the sounds of ‘k’ and ‘w’.

List of Words with /kw/ Sound:

1. Quick

2. Queen

3. Quilt

4. Quiet

5. Quiz

6. Queen

7. Quick

8. Quack

9. Quiet

10. Quit

11. Square

12. Squire

13. Squat

14. squirrel

Pronunciation Guide:

· Quick: /kwɪk/

· Queen: /kwiːn/

· Quilt: /kwɪlt/

· Quiet: /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

· Quiz: /kwɪz/

Using Words in Sentences:

1. The runner was so quick that he finished the race in record time.

2. The queen waved gracefully to her subjects from the balcony.

3. She wrapped herself in a warm quilt during the cold winter night.

4. The library is a quiet place where people can read without interruption.

5. We had a quiz in class today, and it was quite challenging

1. Quack

2. Quiet

3. Quit

4. Square

5. Squire

6. Squat

7. squirrel

i. Find ten additional words that contain the /kw/ sound.

ii. Record yourself pronouncing these words correctly.

iii. Write sentences using each of the new words you have found.

B. What are the importance of sports and entertainment in the society?

C. Identify the main and subordinate clause in the following sentences

i. The team which has just won the cup is here.

ii. I saw the man who composed the National Anthem.

iii. That’s the man who called himself an evil genius after plundering his fatherland for eight.

D. When adding the suffix ‘-ing’ to a verb that ends in ‘e’, what is the general rule for dropping or retaining the ‘e’? Provide an example with your answer.