Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 3 - Business Studies - eview Of The Vowel Sounds/short Forms And Phrases

# 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.