Phrases and Clauses/Lesson Plan

CBSE Format Lesson Plan

Subject: English
Topic: Phrases and Clauses
Class: VII – VIII
Duration: 40 minutes
Date: [Insert Date]
Period: [Insert Period]
Name of the Teacher: [Insert Name]

General Objectives

To enhance grammar and sentence construction skills.
To strengthen comprehension and expression through grammatical accuracy.

Specific Objectives (with Bloom's Taxonomy Levels)

Objective	Bloom’s Level
Define and differentiate between phrases and clauses	Remembering
Identify phrases and clauses in sentences	Understanding
Classify different types of phrases and clauses	Applying
Construct meaningful sentences using phrases and clauses	Creating

Teaching Aids / TLM

Whiteboard and markers
Flashcards with sentence strips
Chart paper with definitions and examples
PPT or Smartboard (if available)
3-min animated video on phrases and clauses
Printed worksheet for classwork

Teaching Methodology

Inductive and interactive approach
Think-Pair-Share
Real-life contextualization
Peer correction and group reflection

Previous Knowledge

Students are aware of sentence components like subject, verb, and object.

Introduction (5 minutes)

Start with a sentence: She sat under the tree.
Ask: What does "under the tree" tell us? Can it stand alone?
Link to today's topic: “Today we’ll learn about phrases and clauses—parts of sentences that have different jobs.”

Presentation (15 minutes)

Visual Explanation Using TLM

Phrase	Clause
Group of words without subject-verb	Group of words with subject-verb
e.g., in the park, with a smile	e.g., she smiled, they are playing

Use chart and board for clarity.
Briefly introduce:

Types of Phrases: Noun phrase, Verb phrase, Prepositional phrase
Types of Clauses: Main (independent) and Subordinate (dependent)

Types of Phrases
1. Noun Phrase
2. Verb Phrase
3. Prepositional Phrase
Types of Clauses
1. Main (Independent) Clause
2. Subordinate (Dependent) Clause

Multimedia TLM

Show a short video (3 mins) explaining phrases vs clauses using animations.

Practice / Interaction (10 minutes)

Think-Pair-Share Activity

Give each pair 3 flashcards with underlined phrases or clauses.
Discuss and label each as a phrase or clause.
Class discussion and peer validation.

Worksheet Activity

5 sentences with blanks to identify and label phrases and clauses.

Recapitulation (3 minutes)

Rapid-fire oral quiz: Phrase or Clause?
Students answer aloud using thumbs-up (clause) or thumbs-down (phrase).

Evaluation (2 minutes)

Ask students to:

Write 2 phrases and 2 clauses in their notebooks.
Volunteers share with the class.

Homework

Write 5 original sentences.
Underline the phrases and circle the clauses.
Identify the type (Noun phrase, Dependent clause, etc.).

Follow-Up Activity

Explore types of sentences using clauses (simple, compound, complex) in the next lesson.

NEP 2020 Linkages

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: Reinforces grammar and sentence construction
Experiential Learning: Through collaborative activities and multimedia
Competency-Based Education: Focuses on application and understanding, not rote learning
Language Across Curriculum: Grammar supports learning in other subjects too
Use of Technology: Smartboard, video learning tools

Assessment Rubric

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Satisfactory (2)	Needs Improvement (1)
Identifies phrases and clauses correctly	All correct	Mostly correct	Some errors	Many errors
Classifies types accurately	Correctly all	1–2 errors	Multiple errors	Unable to classify
Constructs original sentences	All accurate	Mostly correct	Some guidance needed	Needs major help
Participation and engagement	Fully engaged	Partially engaged	Minimal participation	Disengaged