Using Too + Adjective + Nominal

I. Learning Objectives

Use too + adjective + nominal/descriptive phrases

Construct sentences using too + adjective + nominal

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Using Too + Adjective + Nominal

B. References: PELC II 2.13.1
Basics and Beyond, pp. 209 - 10
Language Arts for Filipino Learners, pp. 65-70
C. Materials: illustrations, charts

Value Focus: Kindness/Concern for Others

III. Procedure

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Motivation

Group Activity: Spot the Mistake

Divide the class into two groups. Provide each group with the
pictures to analyze. Instruct the pupils to put a cross (x) on the things
that a school girl/boy should not wear, have or do. Give the pupils the
chance to justify their answers.

A. B.

2. Unlocking of Difficulties

incidentally by chance oftentimes - many times

B. Development of Lesson

1. Presentation

Ask the pupils to read the fable below.

A LITTLE KINDNESS

A hungry cat met a tiny mouse who incidentally was also

looking for food.
I havent eaten anything yet, I feel too weak to move, said
the poor cat.
Why? Does it mean nobody cares for you? the mouse
asked surprisingly.
I dont know. Its too hard for me to understand whats
going on. Oftentimes, my masters seem to have forgotten me.
Even my favorite mat is too dirty to sleep on. Everybody seems too
busy to spend just a little time for me, replied the cat sadly.
Dont be sad my dear. I may look too small to help but I
know I can do it. Ill share with you whatever I will get and well
eat together. Ill be back soon, said the mouse gladly.

2. Comprehension Check-Up

1. What kind of story did you read? Justify your answer.

2. What things made the cat felt sad?
(Everybody seems too busy, etc.)
3. How did the mouse describe itself?
(I may look too small to help, etc.)
4. What feeling is reflected in the fable?
5. What is the moral lesson of the story?
(Answers may vary)

3. Elicitation

a. Complete the sentences by using the phrases/sentences from the

fable. (To be written on the board and answered orally.)

1. I havent eaten anything yet; I feel ___________ (too weak to

move)

2. I may look ___________ but I know I can do it. (too small to

help)

3. Even my favorite mat is ___________ (too dirty to sleep on)

 4. Analysis

* What words follow the word too in sentences 1-3?

(weak, small, dirty)
What do you call these words? (adjectives)
* What word follows the adjectives in each sentence?
(to)
* What words come after to? (move, help, sleep on)
What are they called? (verbs) (To + verb makes up an
infinitive)

a. Try these sentences.

1. Its too hard for me to understand.

2. The red dress is too big for Marie.

* What word follows the adjectives hard and big in the sentences?
(the preposition for)
What follows for? (the pronoun me and the noun Marie)

* What does the word too in each sentence express?

(negative results)

5. Generalization

* Too is used before an adjective. It is followed by an infinitive or

a for phrase which expresses a negative result.
* A noun or a pronoun follows the phrase too + adjective + for
* A verb follows the phrase too + adjective + to

C. Post Activity

1. Application

Complete the following sentences using too + adjective + nominal.

1. I dont like this dress, its _____________________.

2. I wont go out of the house, its _____________________.

3. I cant reach that star apple, its _____________________.

4. I cant lift this box, its _____________________.

5. I cant cook this recipe, its ____________________

 2. Enrichment Activities

Game: Whats Wrong With Me?

A day before, you should have instructed the pupils to wear

something in class that will make them look funny/awkward/strange.
Let some pupils stand before the class. Allow other pupils to
describe them using the too + adjective + nominal/ or a for phrase.

Ex. Jasons shoes are too big for him.

Lisas uniform is too long., etc.

3. Values Integration

What human characteristics or traits do you like best or like most

in a person?

How should you treat the following? Why?

a. weird-looking men
b. rugged and dirty looking
c. well-known/talented personalities
d. new pupils/transferees

IV. Evaluation

Construct sentences using too + adjective + nominal/ for phrase using

the pictures as clues.

1.

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2.

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 3.

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4.

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5.

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V. Assignment

Combine the ideas of the sentences using too + adjective + nominal/

for phrase. Use the example as your guide.

Ex. Baby is small. She cannot take care of herself.

Baby is too small to take care of herself.

1. Father is old. He cannot do heavy work.

2. Brother is very young. He shouldnt cook.
3. The gown is big. Its not for me.
4. Those rubber shoes are small. They arent for Angelo.
5. Uncle is young. He cant retire.