### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Diphthongs (contd)
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#### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 1
#### Subject: English Language
#### Topic: Diphthongs (continued)
#### Duration: 60 minutes
##### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and pronounce diphthongs correctly.
2. Identify diphthongs in words.
3. Improve reading comprehension through practice with diphthongs in context.
##### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with diphthong examples
- Worksheets with exercises
- Audio clips of diphthong pronunciations (optional)
- Short reading passages containing diphthongs
- Projector (if needed)
##### Lesson Procedure:
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. *Warm-up Activity:*
- Start with a brief recap of the last lesson on diphthongs.
- Ask students to pronounce a few words with already covered diphthongs (e.g., "coin", "out", "air").
- Introduce today’s specific diphthongs (for example, /aʊ/ as in "house", /eɪ/ as in "day").
2. *Objective Outline:*
- Clearly state the lesson objectives, so students understand what they will achieve by the end of the lesson.
**Instruction (15 minutes)**
1. *Presentation:*
- Write the target diphthongs on the board.
- Use flashcards to show examples of words containing each diphthong.
- Pronounce each word and have students repeat.
2. *Explanation:*
- Explain how diphthongs are formed by combining two vowel sounds.
- Highlight differences in pronunciation and how context helps with their identification.
**Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
1. *Listening Exercise:*
- Play audio clips of words with the target diphthongs.
- Ask students to write down what they hear and underline the diphthongs.
2. *Interactive Activity:*
- Organize a "Diphthong Hunt" where students work in pairs to find words with diphthongs from a provided list of sentences or a short passage.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
1. *Worksheet Activity:*
- Hand out worksheets with exercises such as matching words to their diphthongs, filling in blanks, or circling diphthongs in sentences.
- Give students time to complete the worksheet individually.
**Assessment (5 minutes)**
1. *Quick Quiz:*
- Conduct a brief, informal quiz on identifying and pronouncing the diphthongs covered in the lesson.
- Call on students randomly to read out loud words or sentences from the board or their worksheets.
**Closure (5 minutes)**
1. *Review:*
- Go over the key points of the lesson.
- Address any questions or areas of confusion.
- Summarize what will be covered in the next lesson.
2. *Homework Assignment:*
- Assign a short reading passage that includes a variety of diphthongs. Students are to underline all the diphthongs they can find and try to read the passage aloud at home.
##### Evaluation:
- Monitor students' participation during activities.
- Review the completed worksheets to assess understanding.
- Listen to students’ pronunciations and provide feedback for improvement.
##### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons.
- Gather feedback from students about their comfort level with recognizing and pronouncing diphthongs.
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This structured approach aims to enhance the students' comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of diphthongs in a comprehensive, engaging, and interactive manner.