Speech Work: Expressing Function of Object – Basic 5 English Lesson Note (Second Term)

Behavioural objectives

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:

• Describe functions of object and mention its types
• Distinguish objects from other items in sentences
• Complete sentences with objects
• Generate five sentences and mention the objects in the sentences

Learners activities

1. Pupils, as class identify

Instructional materials

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Education Curriculum

CONTENT

In English grammar, the function of an object in a sentence can be expressed as a direct object, an indirect object, or a prepositional object.

A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence “She ate the sandwich,” “sandwich” is the direct object because it is the noun that receives the action of the verb “ate.”

An indirect object is the noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence “She gave her sister a gift,” “sister” is the indirect object because it is the noun that is affected by the action of the verb “gave.”

A prepositional object is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and is related to the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence “She put the book on the table,” “table” is the prepositional object because it follows the preposition “on” and is related to the action of the verb “put.”

In a sentence, the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. It is also known as the “doer” of the action. For example, in the sentence “The dog barked,” “dog” is the subject because it is the noun that performs the action of the verb “barked.”

On the other hand, the object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb or is affected by the action. It is also known as the “receiver” of the action. Objects can be either direct objects, indirect objects or prepositional objects. For example, in the sentence “The girl threw the ball,” “ball” is the direct object because it receives the action of the verb “threw.”

Objects in the sentences

The apple was red and shiny. (object: apple)

She sipped her coffee slowly. (object: coffee)

He typed on his laptop for hours. (object: laptop)

The dog chased its tail. (object: tail)

The wind blew the leaves off the trees. (object: leaves, trees)