A Detailed Lesson Plan in
English 7
By: Miriam P. Turno
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Identify the rules on subject-verb agreement.
b. Appreciate the rules of subject-verb agreement through a convincing dialogue.
c. Practice choosing a verb that agrees with the subject of a sentence.
II. Subject matter:
Topic: Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules on subject-verb agreement
Reference: Madison, W. (1848). Subject-verb-agreement. University of Winconsin.
https://writings,wiscedu/handbookgrammarpuct/subjectverb.
https://www.hitbullseye.com.php , https://www.grammarbook.com
Materials: PPT, Chart, Colored papers, Manila papers, glue, scissor.
III. Procedure:
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Preliminary/ Introductory Activities
1. Greetings/Prayer
“Good morning, class!” “Good morning ma’am, we are glad to see you!”
“Let’s pray first.” Christy, please lead the prayer. Christy: (Lead the prayer)
In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sins
against us, and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. Amen.
“We are fine ma’am.”
“How are you feeling today?”
2. Checking of attendance
“Class monitor, is there anyone absent from the Raihana: “None Ma’am.”
class today?”
“I’m so glad that everyone is present.
Keep it up class.”
3. Setting of Classroom Standards
“Before we start our discussion today, let’s first
reach an agreement. Now I want you to listen to
me carefully. I have here a set of classroom rules
that I have prepare in order for you to be guided
and have a smooth discussion throughout our
class. So, kindly read everyone.”
(The students read the classroom agreements)
“Listen to the teacher when s/he speaks.”
“Raise your hand before you speak.”
“Respect your classmates and your teacher.”
“Is everything clear now? Any clarification
about our classroom rules?” “Follow directions.”
That is our class agreement. I have here a
temperature chart. What have you seen in this
chart class?
“VERBAL SYMBOLS”
Very good Nesrin! In this chart, there are actors All: “None ma’am”.
and actresses that posted in different levels, right?
Marian and Dingdong are on the top because they
are smiling, meaning, if you are happy and you
Nesrin: Actresses and Actors ma’am.
are participating actively the class discussion
without breaking our class agreement, your name
will be placed on these artists. Daniel and Kathryn
are on the middle because they are sad. Right All: Yes ma’am.
class?
Now, if you are participating in our class this
morning but you are just giving slights, you are
not giving your best and you seemed lonely, I will
put your name in this artist. Tom and Carla are on
the bottom and it is because they are?
All: Yes Ma’am.
Yes! Very good class, they are sleeping.
Now if you are not participating in the class
discussion, it is like you are sleeping because your
brain is not working, then I will put your name in
this artist. All: Sleeping ma’am?
Who wants to be on the top artists?
Then you will work on it, you write participate
actively and follow our rules. Is that clear class?
All: Ma’am.
All: Yes ma’am.
“My friend always lend me money.” Regie may: My friend always lends me money.
Alright! That’s correct.
“One hundred miles are a long distance to travel.”
Very good! Ellen: One hundred miles is a long distance to
travel.
“Nobody know the real me.” Rixson: Nobody knows the real me.
Exactly!
“Mathematics are very hard subject for me.”
Sunshine: Mathematics is a very hard subject for
Very good! Thank you for your very excellent
me.
answers class. To make you become even more
adept of constructing correct sentences, let us
discuss the basic subject-verb agreement rules.
C. Lesson Proper
Linda: Singular Subject – The college freshman
The first rule that we have for Subject Verb does a research study.
Agreement is: Compound Subject- The student and the professor
do a joint research.
A single noun used as subject takes a singular Rose: Time and effort is what the researcher
verb; two nouns acting as a compound subject needs presently.
take a plural verb. Anyone who can give a Every student and officer appear eager to listen to
sentence, which will follow the rule? the researcher’s explanations.
All: Yes ma’am.
Correct! Those are very good examples.
Next rule is Compound Subjects are joined by
and, or, and nor. If the compound subject is
considered as one unit, or is modified by each or
every, singular verb is used.
Anyone, who can give a sentence example?
Do you think the examples of your classmates
gave are correct? Do they follow rule number 2?
Mark: The dean and director of the school holds a
Next rule: If the subject consists of two nouns, conference with the student council. The dean and
and the article, the, precedes each of these, the the director give pieces of advice to college
verb must be plural. However, if the 2nd noun is freshmen.
not preceded by the verb, the verb must be
singular.
Who will construct a sentence following this rule?
Nicely done! The fourth rule says Words
like
Regie may: My friend always lends me money.
Ellen: One hundred miles is a long distance to
travel.
Rixson: Nobody knows the real me.
Sunshine: Mathematics is a very hard subject for
me.
Linda: Singular Subject – The college freshman
does a research study.
Compound Subject- The student and the professor
do a joint research.
Rose: Time and effort is what the researcher needs
presently.
Every student and officer appear eager to listen to
the researcher’s explanations.
All: Yes ma’am.
Mark: The dean and director of the school holds
a conference with the student council. The dean
and the director give pieces of advice to college
freshmen.