Lesson Introduction (10
minutes)
Step 1: Revision/Review (5 minutes)
• Begin by asking learners to recall the parts of speech they
already know.
• Ask: “Who can tell me what a noun is?”
• Build on their answers and introduce the new topic: Adjectives.
Step 2: Introduction of New Topic (5 minutes)
• Say: “Today we will learn about adjectives. Adjectives help
us to describe things. They tell us more about nouns.”
Lesson Plan: Adjectives for Basic 6
Subject:
English Language
Class:
Basic 6
Topic:
Adjectives
Duration:
60 minutes
Theme:
Grammar
Sub-theme:
Parts of Speech
Date:
11TH JUNE 2025
Teacher:
SIR EMMANUEL
Teaching and Learning Materials
Flashcards
Marker/chalk
Word chart
Chalkboard/whiteboard
Learner's exercise books
Objectives
1
Define an adjective.
2
Identify different types of adjectives.
3
Use adjectives correctly in sentences.
4
Provide examples of adjectives in real-life usage.
5
Complete exercises to demonstrate understanding of the types of adjectives.
Lesson Presentation (40
minutes)
1. Meaning of Adjectives (5 minutes)
Explanation: An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells us
more about a person, place, animal, or thing.
Examples:
•
The red apple is sweet.
•
She is a beautiful girl.
•
We saw a tall building.
📝 Assignment 1: Underline the adjectives in these sentences:
1.
The blue sky is clear.
2. I have a small dog.
3. He wore a clean shirt.
4. They live in a big house.
Types of Adjectives
Type 1: Descriptive Adjectives (5 minutes)
Explanation: Descriptive adjectives tell us about the quality or kind of a noun.
Examples:
• A happy child
• A strong man
• A delicious meal
📝 Assignment 2: Write the adjective in each sentence and the noun it describes.
1. She bought a shiny necklace.
2. The lazy boy slept in class.
3. I saw a fierce tiger.
Types of Adjectives
Type 2: Quantitative Adjectives (5 minutes)
Explanation: Quantitative adjectives tell us how much or how many.
Examples:
• She has two pencils.
• There is some sugar in the bowl.
• We ate a few bananas.
📝 Assignment 3: Underline the quantitative adjectives in the sentences:
1. We have three dogs.
2. He drank much water.
3. I need a little money.
Types of Adjectives
Type 3: Demonstrative Adjectives (5 minutes)
Explanation: Demonstrative adjectives are used to point out specific things.
Examples:
• This book is mine.
• Those boys are playing football.
• That girl is kind.
📝 Assignment 4: Fill in the blanks with this, that, these or those:
1. ___ shoes are mine.
2. ___ pen is broken.
3. ___ apples are sweet.
4. ___ boy is my brother.
Types of Adjectives
Type 4: Possessive Adjectives (5 minutes)
Explanation: Possessive adjectives show ownership or belonging.
Examples:
• This is my bag.
• That is her dress.
• We love our teacher.
📝 Assignment 5: Circle the possessive adjective in each sentence:
1. His car is red.
2. Their house is near the school.
3. Our cat is friendly.