Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and use basic English grammar concepts to speak in English.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencils
• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• English picture books
• English flashcards (can be homemade)

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of nouns and verbs using examples from the English picture books. Discuss what a noun is (a person, place, thing, or animal) and what a verb is (an action word).

   Activity: Have the student identify nouns and verbs in sentences from the picture books. Write the sentences on the whiteboard or chalkboard and have the student circle the nouns and underline the verbs.

2. Introduce the concept of pronouns using examples from the English picture books. Explain that pronouns are words we use instead of repeating nouns.

   Activity: Give the student sentences with missing nouns and have them fill in the blanks with appropriate pronouns. For example, "______ is my friend. _______ is kind." (Answer: She is my friend. She is kind.)

3. Introduce the concept of adjectives using examples from the English picture books. Explain that adjectives are words that describe nouns.

   Activity: Show the student different objects or pictures and have them describe each one using adjectives. For example, "This is a ________ book. It is ________." (Answer: This is a big book. It is colorful.)

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about nouns and verbs. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or animals. Can you give me an example of a noun?"
• "Verbs are action words. They show what someone or something is doing. Can you give me an example of a verb?"
• "Now, let's talk about pronouns. Pronouns are words we use instead of repeating nouns. Can you think of a pronoun we can use instead of your name?"
• "Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about the noun. Can you think of an adjective to describe your favorite toy?"
• "Great job! Now, let's practice finding nouns and verbs in sentences. I will write a sentence on the board, and I want you to circle the noun and underline the verb."
• "Now, let's fill in the blanks with pronouns. I will give you a sentence with missing nouns, and you need to choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence."
• "Finally, let's describe different objects using adjectives. I will show you a picture or object, and I want you to tell me how you would describe it using adjectives."