Mastering the Gerund: Understanding and Applying the English Gerund

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Mastering the Gerund: Understanding and Applying the English Gerund

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of the gerund in English, identify its usage, and apply it effectively in sentences.

What do you already know about the gerund in English?

What is a Gerund?

A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun, ending in -ing. It is derived from a verb and acts as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Usage of Gerunds

Gerunds are used after certain verbs, prepositions, and as the subject or object of a sentence. They express actions as nouns.

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Verbs such as 'enjoy,' 'avoid,' 'mind,' and 'consider' are followed by gerunds, indicating actions that are enjoyed, avoided, minded, or considered.

Prepositions Followed by Gerunds

Certain prepositions, like 'by,' 'before,' and 'after,' are followed by gerunds to indicate the relationship between the action and the preposition.

Gerunds as Subjects

Gerunds can act as the subject of a sentence, performing the function of a noun by representing an action or an activity.

Gerunds as Objects

Gerunds can function as objects of a verb, following the verb and receiving the action. They stand in the place of a noun in this context.

Gerunds as Complements

Gerunds can serve as complements, completing the meaning of the verb and linking back to the subject. They provide additional information about the subject.

Gerunds in the News

Analyze news headlines or articles to identify gerunds and discuss how they are used to convey actions as nouns in reporting.

Practice: Identifying Gerunds

Provide sentences for students to identify the gerunds within them, reinforcing understanding of recognizing and using gerunds.

Create Your Own Sentences

Encourage students to create their own sentences using gerunds, demonstrating their understanding and application of the concept.

Review and Reflection

Recap the key points about gerunds and invite students to reflect on their learning experience, addressing any lingering questions or concerns.

Assessment

Administer a short quiz or assignment to assess students' comprehension of gerunds and their ability to apply the concept in sentences.

Extension Activity

Encourage students to explore literature or news articles to identify additional examples of gerunds, expanding their exposure to real-world usage.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.