Adverbs of Frequency

🕒 Lesson Duration: 50 minutes

🎯 Topic: Adverbs of Frequency

👩‍🏫 Lesson Type: Grammar + Speaking (Conversational focus)

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify common adverbs of frequency.

2. Use adverbs of frequency correctly in sentences.

3. Talk about daily routines and habits using adverbs of frequency.

4. Improve speaking fluency by describing personal habits.

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🧩 Lesson Outline

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Objective: Activate prior knowledge about routines and frequency.

Activity:

• Ask students:

  • “How often do you drink coffee?”

  • “How often do you watch TV?”

  • “How often do you go to bed late?”

• Elicit answers like “every day,” “sometimes,” “never,” etc.

• Write their answers on the board and highlight the frequency words.

Transition:
Say: “These words are called Adverbs of Frequency — today we’ll learn how to use them correctly.”

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2. Presentation (10 minutes)

Objective: Introduce and explain adverbs of frequency and their placement.

Explanation:
Write on the board:

AdverbMeaningExampleAlways 100% I always eat breakfast. Usually 90% She usually walks to work. Often 70% They often watch movies. Sometimes 50% We sometimes eat out. Rarely / Seldom 20% He rarely drinks soda. Never 0% I never smoke.

Rules:
✅ Adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb:
→ I usually get up at 7 a.m.

✅ After the verb “to be”:
→ I am always late.

✅ With modal verbs, they come after the modal:
→ You can always ask for help.

Quick Check:
Teacher says sentences and students decide if they are correct or incorrect.
E.g. “I go always to work by bus.” (❌) → “I always go to work by bus.” (✅)

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3. Guided Practice (10 minutes)

Objective: Practice sentence construction with adverbs of frequency.

Activity 1 – Fill-in Exercise
Students fill in blanks with suitable adverbs of frequency:

1. I _______ watch TV in the evening.

2. She _______ eats vegetables.

3. We are _______ late for class.

4. They _______ go to the gym.

5. My parents _______ travel abroad.

Activity 2 – Sentence Reordering
Reorder the words:

1. is / always / she / punctual → She is always punctual.

2. goes / often / he / swimming → He often goes swimming.

Check answers as a class and explain.

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4. Communicative Practice (15 minutes)

Objective: Use adverbs of frequency in real-life speaking.

Activity 1 – Pair Work: “How Often?” Interview
Students ask and answer:

• How often do you cook at home?

• How often do you exercise?

• How often are you late for school/work?

• How often do you use your phone before bed?

Extension:
Students write 3–4 sentences summarizing their partner’s answers:
→ Maria usually exercises in the morning. She rarely eats junk food.

Activity 2 – Class Survey (optional if time allows)
Ask students to stand up and find classmates who:

• always eat breakfast

• often watch Netflix

• sometimes skip lunch

• never drink coffee

Then report to class:
→ Three students never drink coffee.

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5. Review & Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

Objective: Reinforce learning and assess understanding.

Quick Quiz:
Say the sentence and ask students to fill in with the correct adverb:

1. I _______ brush my teeth before bed. (always)

2. She _______ eats fast food. (rarely)

3. They are _______ on time. (usually)

4. We _______ go to the beach in winter. (never)

Mini Speaking Round:
Ask:

• What do you always do in the morning?

• What do you sometimes forget to do?

• What do you never do on weekends?

End by summarizing:

“Adverbs of frequency help us describe how often we do things. Remember: before main verbs, after be, and after modal verbs!”

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🧠 Homework / Extra Practice (Optional)

• Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) about your daily routine using at least five adverbs of frequency.
  Example:

  I usually wake up at 6:30. I always drink coffee. I sometimes go jogging. I rarely watch TV at night. I never skip breakfast.

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