Lesson Plan: Passive Voice

Subject: English Language Arts Grade Level: High School (9th-12th grade) Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they are familiar with the concept of active and passive voice in English grammar. 2. Show a short video clip (e.g., “Active vs. Passive Voice” by English Lessons with Adam) to provide a brief overview of the passive voice. 3. Engage students in a class discussion by asking questions such as: - What is the difference between active and passive voice? - When do we use passive voice in writing or speaking? - Can you think of any examples of passive voice sentences?

Lesson Outline: 1. Explain the concept of passive voice: - Provide a clear definition of passive voice and its purpose in writing. - Discuss the structure of passive voice sentences (subject + auxiliary verb + past participle + by + agent). - Highlight the importance of identifying the subject and object in a sentence to determine active or passive voice. 2. Provide examples and analyze passive voice sentences: - Display several examples of passive voice sentences on the board or through a presentation. - Break down each sentence, identifying the subject, verb, and object. - Discuss how the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. 3. Discuss the reasons for using passive voice: - Explore situations where passive voice is commonly used (e.g., scientific writing, formal reports, emphasizing the object). - Explain how passive voice can be used to shift focus or avoid assigning blame. 4. Practice activities: - Distribute worksheets (e.g., “Identifying Active and Passive Voice”) for students to practice identifying active and passive voice sentences. - Engage students in pair or small group activities where they create sentences using both active and passive voice. - Provide opportunities for students to rewrite passive voice sentences into active voice and vice versa. - Use online resources (e.g., “Active and Passive Voice Quiz” by English Grammar Revolution) for interactive practice. 5. Assessment: - Conduct a formative assessment by asking students to individually complete a short quiz or exit ticket to check their understanding of passive voice. - Review and provide feedback on the quiz to address any misconceptions or areas of improvement. - Monitor students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Collect and review students’ completed worksheets for accuracy and understanding.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need additional support: - Provide sentence frames or sentence starters to help them construct passive voice sentences. - Offer extra practice opportunities with simpler sentence structures before progressing to more complex ones. - Provide additional examples and explanations to reinforce the concept. 2. For students who need extension: - Encourage them to identify passive voice sentences in authentic texts or literature they are currently reading. - Assign more challenging worksheets or activities that require them to analyze the impact of using passive voice in different contexts. - Ask them to write a short paragraph or essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using passive voice in writing.

Plenary: 1. Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to share any questions or concerns they still have about passive voice. 3. Provide feedback on students’ performance and progress throughout the lesson. 4. Assign a short homework task, such as finding examples of passive voice in a newspaper article or online text, to reinforce their understanding.

Resources: 1. Video: “Active vs. Passive Voice” by English Lessons with Adam (https://youtu.be/8JNVy0qfDmE) 2. Worksheet: “Identifying Active and Passive Voice” (https://www.teach-this.com/grammar-activities-worksheets/passive-voice/identifying-active-and-passive-voice) 3. Online Quiz: “Active and Passive Voice Quiz” by English Grammar Revolution (https://www.englishgrammarrevolution.com/active-and-passive-voice-quiz.html)