RIC-6242 Primary Grammar and Word Study - Book C

Parts of speech
Adverbs
Focus
Common adverbs of manner
Definition
• An adverb is a word that adds information, usually
to a verb and can tell how (manner), when (time) or
where (place) something happens.
Example:
She searched anxiously for her car keys. (an
adverb of manner)
Note: Adverbs can modify (add information to) any
words that are not nouns or pronouns.
Explanation
• Adverbs clarify meaning by telling more about the
action, allowing for greater precision and adding
interest to writing.
• Because of the connection between verbs and
adverbs, it is difficult not to discuss or identify
adverbs without reference to the verbs they modify.
For this reason, the verbs in the text are all bold
italic.
• Encourage students to use the word ‘adverb’ and
remind them that adding adverbs makes verbs more
informative and interesting.
Worksheet information
• Read the text to the students, and discuss different
things crocodiles do.
• Read the text with the students. Point out the words
in bold italics and ask them what these words have
in common and why they have been highlighted in
this way. (They are all verbs or doing words.)
• Revise verbs. (See pages 6–13)
• Explain that the word in the box to the right of each
sentence is the answer to a ‘How?’ question about
the verb.
• Model some questions and answers.
Example:
How do you slip into the murky water?
I slip easily into the murky water.
• Select students to model some questions and
answers.
• Explain that words telling how something happens
are called adverbs.
• Students work with a partner to ask and answer all
the questions as modelled.
• Explain to students the link between verbs and
adverbs in the sentences.
• Before students complete Question 1(b), discuss
the placement of adverbs and explain that they
don’t always have to be at the end of a sentence.
Encourage them to put the adverbs where they think
they sound best.
• Explain that for Question 2 they should look at all the
adverbs before selecting the one they think is the
best.
• Provide opportunities for students, after they have
completed Question 3, to share their answers with
the class, using complete sentences.
Example:
I wish I could dance perfectly.
Ideas for further practice
• Students, in groups of 3–5, select a card with an
adverb of manner written on it; for example: politely,
happily, bravely. They then write the adverb and a
list of things they could do in this manner on a large
sheet of paper using a felt-tip pen.
The card and sheet of paper is later passed to
another group, so they can add their ideas to the list.
Provide opportunities for students to share their
ideas with the class. They should include the adverb
each time they read an idea.
Example:
‘We visit the dentist bravely.’ ‘We speak politely.’
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