Lesson Plan: Active and Passive Voice

Grade: 7th Grade English

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

differentiate between active and passive voice, identify the subject, verb, and
object in a sentence, and rewrite sentences from active to passive voice and
vice versa.

Standards for the Philippines: Grade 7 English Language Arts:

 Identify and use active and passive voice correctly in sentences.

 Identify the subject, verb, and object in a sentence.

Materials:

 Chart paper or whiteboard

 Markers
 Handouts with sentences in both active and passive voice
 Sentence strips
 Colored pencils or markers

Duration: 60 minutes

Procedure:

1. Engage: (10 minutes) Begin the lesson by asking the students to discuss
with a partner or in small groups what they know about active and
passive voice. Provide guiding questions such as:
o What is the active voice?
o What is the passive voice?
o Can you give examples of sentences in active and passive voice?
2. Explore: (15 minutes) Introduce the concepts of active and passive
voice using examples on the chart paper or whiteboard. Explain that in
active voice, the subject is the doer of the action, while in passive
voice, the subject is the receiver of the action. Model how to identify
the subject, verb, and object in a sentence in both voices.
 3. Explain: (10 minutes) Provide clear definitions and explanations of
active and passive voice. Use the following statements to help students
grasp the concept:
o Active voice: The subject performs the action.
o Passive voice: The subject receives the action.
4. Elaborate: (20 minutes) Divide the class into small groups and
distribute handouts with sentences in both active and passive voice.
Instruct the students to read and identify the subject, verb, and object in
each sentence. Encourage them to use colored pencils or markers to
underline or highlight these parts.
5. Elaborate: (15 minutes) Ask each group to choose one sentence from
their handout and rewrite it from active to passive voice, or vice versa.
They should write their sentences on sentence strips.
6. Evaluate: (10 minutes) Have each group present their sentence strips to
the class. As a class, discuss the changes made and how the sentence
structure differs in active and passive voice. Emphasize the importance
of clarity and understanding the subject, verb, and object in a sentence.
7. Extend: (optional) To further reinforce the concept, provide additional
practice by giving individual worksheets with sentences to rewrite in
either active or passive voice. This can be completed as homework or
in class as an extension activity.

Connections to Learning Objectives:

 Engage: Students will activate prior knowledge and generate ideas

about active and passive voice.
 Explore: Students will examine examples of active and passive voice
and identify the subject, verb, and object in sentences.
 Explain: Students will receive clear definitions and explanations of
active and passive voice.
 Elaborate: Students will work collaboratively to analyze sentences and
rewrite them from one voice to another.
 Evaluate: Students will present their rewritten sentences and engage in
a class discussion to reinforce their understanding of active and passive
voice.
 Extend: Optional extension activities provide additional practice for
students to solidify their knowledge of active and passive voice.
Connections to Philippine Standards: This lesson aligns with the Grade 7
English Language Arts standards in the Philippines by targeting the learning
objectives related to active and passive voice, as well as the identification of
subject, verb, and object in sentences.

Title: Exploring Active and Passive Voice

Grade Level: 7th Grade Subject: English State Standards: Philippines -

English Language Curriculum Guide Grade 7

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and differentiate between active and passive voice in

sentences.
2. Understand the purpose and usage of active and passive voice.
3. Construct sentences using both active and passive voice accurately.
4. Apply knowledge of active and passive voice in various writing tasks.

Materials:
  Whiteboard or blackboard
 Markers or chalk
 Chart paper or poster board
 Sentence strips with examples of active and passive voice
 Handouts with practice exercises
 Interactive online grammar activities (if available)

Procedure:

1. Engage (5 minutes): a. Begin the lesson by asking students to

brainstorm examples of their favorite sports or activities they enjoy
doing. b. Write their responses on the board, highlighting the actions
performed in each activity.

Connection to Learning Objectives: This activity helps students identify

active voice and sets the context for understanding active and passive voice
in sentences.

2. Explore (15 minutes): a. Introduce the concept of active and passive

voice by explaining that active voice focuses on the subject performing
the action, while passive voice emphasizes the receiver of the action. b.
Provide clear examples of active and passive voice, such as:
o Active voice: "The cat chased the mouse."
o Passive voice: "The mouse was chased by the cat." c. Discuss the
differences in structure and emphasis between active and passive
voice.

Connection to Learning Objectives: Students will begin to differentiate

between active and passive voice, understanding their structures and
emphasis.

3. Explain (10 minutes): a. Create a chart on the board or chart paper with
two columns: Active Voice and Passive Voice. b. Ask students to
provide additional examples of active and passive voice sentences. c.
Guide a class discussion to analyze the differences in sentence structure
and verb forms used in active and passive voice.
Connection to Learning Objectives: Students will further comprehend the
usage and purpose of active and passive voice in sentences.

4. Elaborate (20 minutes): a. Divide students into small groups and

provide each group with sentence strips containing examples of active
and passive voice. b. Instruct the groups to sort the sentence strips into
two categories: active and passive voice. c. After sorting, have each
group share their categorization and explain their reasoning.

Connection to Learning Objectives: This activity allows students to apply

their understanding of active and passive voice in a hands-on, collaborative
manner.

5. Elaborate (15 minutes): a. Distribute handouts with practice exercises

that require students to convert sentences from active to passive voice
or vice versa. b. Monitor and provide guidance as students work
through the practice exercises. c. Discuss and review the exercises as a
class, focusing on common errors and misconceptions.

Connection to Learning Objectives: This activity provides students with

opportunities to construct sentences using both active and passive voice
accurately.

6. Evaluate (10 minutes): a. Conclude the lesson with an interactive online

grammar activity, if available, to assess students' understanding of
active and passive voice. b. Alternatively, ask students to individually
write a short paragraph using a combination of active and passive
voice.

Connection to Learning Objectives: This evaluation component allows

teachers to gauge students' mastery of active and passive voice and their
ability to apply it in writing.

7. Extend (5 minutes): a. Assign a short writing task for homework that

requires students to use active and passive voice in context. b. Provide
feedback and review the completed homework in the following class.
Connection to Learning Objectives: This extension activity ensures students
can apply their knowledge of active and passive voice in various writing
tasks.

By following this lesson plan, students will have a comprehensive

understanding of active and passive voice in English sentences, allowing
them to apply this knowledge in their writing effectively.