P4 Grammar (Adverbs)

P4 Grammar (Adverbs)

Poll

Which is the adverb?

"Mr Tan is shouting angrily at her."

• Mr Tan

• is shouting

• angrily

• at her

Poll

What does an adverb do?

• Describe nouns (person, place, thing)

• Describe how an action is being done

Open Ended

How does an adverb help a sentence?

1) The lady is dancing beautifully on stage.

2) The boy is crying pitifully as he has injured his legs.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has the adverb?

1) Please think carefully about the question.

2) Tom is a careful student. He always checks his work twice.

• 1

• 2

Open Ended

Form sentences using these adverbs

1) excitedly

2) regretfully

3) courageously

Open Ended

Come up with adverbs to describe these verbs:

1) explain

2) dance

3) plan

e.g. explain patiently ; dance gracefully ; plan meticulously

Open Ended

What did you learn about adverbs today?

Unacceptable Answer: "I learnt about adverbs/how to use adverbs."

Acceptable Answer:

I learnt that adverbs are used to describe verbs and ...

Open Ended

Feedback for Ms Tan

1) Did you enjoy today's lesson? Why/why not?

2) Any suggestions to make the lesson more enjoyable?