### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Speech Work: Consonant Contrast /k/ and /g/
#### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 2
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Distinguish between the /k/ and /g/ sounds in spoken and written words.
2. Correctly pronounce words containing the /k/ and /g/ sounds.
3. Apply their understanding of the consonant contrast in reading comprehension and speaking activities.
#### Materials Needed:
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Audio clips or pronunciation app
3. Flashcards with words containing /k/ and /g/ sounds
4. Worksheets for practice
5. Chart of the mouth diagram illustrating the placement of tongue and other organs for producing /k/ and /g/
6. Short reading comprehension passage
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#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic.
- Explain that today they will be focusing on the /k/ and /g/ sounds, and understanding the difference between them.
2. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Play an audio clip with various words containing the /k/ and /g/ sounds.
- Ask students to listen carefully and identify any patterns or differences they notice.
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#### Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Explanation of /k/ and /g/ Sounds:**
- Use the whiteboard to introduce the /k/ sound. Demonstrate how to produce it, mentioning that it is a voiceless velar plosive sound (like in "cat").
- Introduce the /g/ sound, explaining that it is a voiced velar plosive sound (like in "go").
- Use the mouth diagram to show the positioning of the tongue and vocal cords for each sound.
2. **Examples and Practice:**
- Write pairs of words that contrast /k/ and /g/ sounds on the board (e.g., "coat-goat", "kite-gate").
- Pronounce each pair and have students repeat after you.
- Discuss how the presence of voicing distinguishes the /g/ sound from the /k/ sound.
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#### Guided Practice (15 minutes):
1. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Divide the students into small groups and give each group a set of flashcards with words containing /k/ and /g/ sounds.
- Have students take turns picking a card and pronouncing the word out loud.
- The other group members should identify whether the word contains a /k/ or /g/ sound.
2. **Listening Exercise:**
- Play an audio recording of a short dialogue or passage that includes the /k/ and /g/ sounds.
- Ask students to listen and write down the words they hear that include these sounds.
- Review the list of words together as a class.
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#### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Worksheet:**
- Distribute worksheets containing sentences with words that have /k/ and /g/ sounds.
- Ask students to circle the /k/ and /g/ words in the sentences.
- Provide an additional section where students practice writing their own sentences using given /k/ and /g/ words.
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#### Application and Comprehension (10 minutes):
1. **Reading Comprehension:**
- Give students a short passage that includes multiple instances of /k/ and /g/ sounds.
- After reading, ask comprehension questions to ensure they understood the passage.
- Discuss how recognizing these sounds can aid in better comprehension and pronunciation.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of differentiating between /k/ and /g/ sounds for clear communication.
2. **Feedback:**
- Ask students to share something new they learned today.
- Address any questions or concerns.
3. **Homework:**
- Assign a short homework task where students list five pairs of words that contrast /k/ and /g/ sounds and use them in sentences.
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#### Assessment:
Student participation during activities, correct pronunciation, and completion of worksheets will be used to assess understanding. The comprehension passage and homework assignment will also serve as tools for evaluation.