# Lesson Plan: Review of Vowel Sounds/Short Forms and Phrases/Circling S/Z and Dotting
## Subject: Business Studies
## Class: Junior Secondary 3
## Duration: 45 minutes
## Topic: Review of Vowel Sounds/Short Forms and Phrases and Circling S/Z and Dotting
### Learning Objectives:
- Review and reinforce understanding of vowel sounds in Business Studies vocabulary.
- Identify and correctly use short forms and phrases common in business communication.
- Practice circling 's' and 'z' sounds and dotting key words in business contexts.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts with exercises
- Audio clips with examples of vowel sounds
- Flashcards with short forms and phrases
- Notebooks and pens/pencils for students
### Lesson Procedures:
#### Introduction: (10 mins)
1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Objective Overview:** Provide students with the lesson's objectives.
3. **Quick Icebreaker:** Engage students with a quick activity, like a vowel sound bingo game.
#### Direct Instruction: (15 mins)
1. **Review of Vowel Sounds:**
- Briefly revisit major vowel sounds and their pronunciation using examples from business terminology (e.g., 'account,' 'investment,' 'profit').
- Play audio clips to reinforce proper pronunciation.
2. **Short Forms and Phrases:**
- Introduce common short forms and phrases used in business, such as 'ROI' (Return on Investment), 'ASAP' (As Soon As Possible), and 'FYI' (For Your Information).
- Use flashcards to show these short forms and elicit responses from students about their meanings.
3. **Circling S/Z and Dotting:**
- Explain the concept of circling 's' and 'z' sounds in words and sentences.
- Show examples on the whiteboard and demonstrate the importance of these sounds in clear communication (e.g., 'sales,' 'raises').
#### Guided Practice: (10 mins)
1. **Interactive Activity:**
- Distribute handouts with business-related sentences.
- Ask students to underline all vowel sounds, circle 's' and 'z' sounds, and practice dotting important words or phrases from the text.
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Discuss the activity outcomes as a class, asking some students to share their answers on the whiteboard.
#### Independent Practice: (5 mins)
1. **Individual Exercise:**
- Have students complete a worksheet with sentences and short paragraphs to underline, circle, and dot as appropriate.
- Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and feedback.
#### Closing and Review: (5 mins)
1. **Recap:**
- Quickly recap the major points of the lesson.
- Answer any lingering questions the students may have.
2. **Assign Homework:**
- Ask students to find a short business article online, underline the vowel sounds, circle 's' and 'z' sounds, and dot important business phrases.
3. **Closing Remarks:**
- Encourage students to pay attention to these grammar and pronunciation details in their future business communications.
- Thank the students for their participation and attentive listening.
### Assessment:
- Evaluate the worksheets and handouts completed during and after the lesson.
- Observe student participation in discussions and interactive activities.
- Homework assignments will provide insight into students' grasp of the topic.
### Notes:
- Adjust the complexity of examples based on the proficiency level of the students.
- Provide additional support and resources for struggling students as needed.
- Encourage students to practice these skills continuously for proficiency in business writing and communication.