### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Speech Work: Consonants /m/, /n/, /ŋ/
#### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 2
**Duration**: 45 minutes
**Objective**:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and articulate the consonant sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
2. Differentiate between the sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ in spoken words.
3. Use words containing /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ correctly in sentences.
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#### Materials:
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Flashcards with words containing /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/
3. Audio recordings of words containing /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/
4. Handouts with word lists and exercises
5. Pronunciation charts
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#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and briefly review the previous lesson.
- Introduce today's topic: Speech Work focusing on consonants /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
- Engage students with a quick brainstorming session: "Can you think of any words that contain the sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/?"
**2. Introduction to Consonants /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ (10 minutes)**
- Write the consonants /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ on the whiteboard.
- Explain the articulation of each sound:
- **/m/**: A nasal sound produced with both lips together (e.g., "man").
- **/n/**: A nasal sound produced with the tongue touching the ridge behind the upper teeth (e.g., "no").
- **/ŋ/**: A nasal sound produced with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate (e.g., "sing").
- Demonstrate each sound and have students repeat.
**3. Identifying Sounds (10 minutes)**
- Play audio recordings of words containing /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/. Examples:
- **/m/**: man, mother, lemon
- **/n/**: no, nine, dinner
- **/ŋ/**: sing, ring, young
- After listening, ask the students to identify which consonant sound they heard.
- Discuss and correct any misunderstandings.
**4. Practice with Flashcards (10 minutes)**
- Show flashcards with words containing /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
- As a class, read each word together, emphasizing the target consonant sounds.
- Divide students into groups and distribute a set of flashcards to each group. Have them sort the cards into three piles: /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
**5. Sentence Construction (5 minutes)**
- Provide sentences with blanks and have students fill in with appropriate words containing /m/, /n/, or /ŋ/.
- Example: "The _____ (man) sings a beautiful song."
- Example: "The cat sat on the _____ (nine) mats."
- Ask volunteers to read their sentences aloud.
**6. Summary and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Recap the important points of the lesson: the sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
- Assign homework: Write five sentences using at least one word containing each of the sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
- Answer any questions and conclude the lesson.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and pronunciation accuracy during class activities.
- Evaluate completed handouts and group sorting activity.
- Review homework for proper usage and understanding.
**Extension Activities:**
- Practice tongue twisters containing the target sounds.
- Encourage students to create a story using a list of words with /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
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**Note to Teacher:**
Flexibility in teaching methods based on student engagement and comprehension levels can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Assess pronunciation challenges individually and provide additional support as needed.