Title: Exploring Relative Clauses

Grade Level: 6th-8th grade

Objective: - Students will understand the concept of relative clauses and their function in sentences. - Students will be able to identify and use relative clauses in their writing. - Students will practice constructing sentences using relative clauses.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with examples of sentences containing relative clauses - Worksheets with exercises on relative clauses - Writing materials for students

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes): a. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a clause is. Write their responses on the board. b. Explain that a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. Give examples of independent and dependent clauses. c. Introduce the concept of relative clauses by explaining that they are a type of dependent clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause. d. Write a simple sentence on the board, such as “The girl is reading a book.” Ask students to identify the noun in the sentence. e. Explain that a relative clause can be used to add more information about the noun. Write a relative clause on the board, such as “who loves adventure.” Combine the main clause and the relative clause to form a sentence: “The girl who loves adventure is reading a book.”

2. Types of Relative Clauses (10 minutes): a. Explain that there are two types of relative clauses: defining and non-defining. b. Define defining relative clauses as clauses that provide essential information about the noun. They cannot be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. c. Give an example of a defining relative clause, such as “The dog that barks loudly is annoying.” Explain that without the relative clause, the sentence would be incomplete or have a different meaning. d. Define non-defining relative clauses as clauses that provide additional, non-essential information about the noun. They can be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. e. Give an example of a non-defining relative clause, such as “My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York.” Explain that the relative clause adds extra information about the sister but can be removed without affecting the main meaning of the sentence.

3. Identifying Relative Clauses (10 minutes): a. Distribute handouts with examples of sentences containing relative clauses. b. Instruct students to read each sentence and identify the relative clause. c. Review the answers as a class, discussing the function and type of each relative clause.

4. Constructing Sentences with Relative Clauses (15 minutes): a. Provide students with worksheets containing exercises on constructing sentences with relative clauses. b. Instruct students to complete the exercises individually, using the examples and explanations provided. c. Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.

5. Application and Practice (15 minutes): a. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. b. Provide each group with a set of picture cards or objects. c. Instruct students to create sentences using relative clauses to describe the objects in their set. d. Encourage students to share their sentences with the class, promoting discussion and feedback.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes): a. Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the function and types of relative clauses. b. Encourage students to practice using relative clauses in their writing to enhance their sentences. c. Answer any remaining questions and provide additional resources for further practice if available.

Note: The duration of each section can be adjusted based on the pace and needs of the students.