Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - English Comprehension - Diphthongs (contd)

### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Diphthongs (contd) --- #### 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. --- This structured approach aims to enhance the students' comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of diphthongs in a comprehensive, engaging, and interactive manner.