Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - Speechwork: Consonant /h/

--- **Lesson Plan: English Comprehension** **Topic:** Speechwork: Consonant /h/ **Grade:** Junior Secondary 2 **Duration:** 60 minutes ### Learning Objectives: 1. **Phonological Awareness:** Students will be able to identify and pronounce the consonant sound /h/. 2. **Reading Comprehension:** Students will read a passage incorporating the /h/ sound and answer related questions. 3. **Speaking and Listening:** Students will engage in activities to practice the articulation of the /h/ sound in words and sentences. ### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Printed passage with /h/ sound - Flashcards with /h/ words - Audio clips of /h/ sound pronunciation - Worksheets with comprehension questions - Chart showing mouth position for /h/ sound ### Warm-Up (10 minutes): 1. **Quick Review:** Recap previous consonant sounds studied. 2. **Introduction to /h/:** Explain that today's focus is on the consonant /h/. Write the letter 'h' on the board and demonstrate the sound. ### Main Activities: **1. Phonological Awareness (15 minutes):** - **Sound Demonstration:** - Use the chart to show how to position the mouth to produce the /h/ sound. Emphasize pushing air out gently without vocal cord vibration. - Play audio clips of different words beginning with /h/ and have students repeat. - **Flashcard Activity:** - Show flashcards of words starting with /h/ (e.g., hat, house, hill, etc.). Have students say the words aloud. - Have a volunteer come to the front, select a flashcard, and pronounce the word for the class. **2. Reading Comprehension (20 minutes):** - **Reading Passage:** - Distribute a short passage that includes numerous /h/ words. For example: ```plaintext Harry has a happy hamster. He takes his hamster to his house. Harry's hamster has a hidden hole in the backyard where he hides his small treasures. ``` - Read the passage aloud, emphasizing the /h/ sounds. - **Comprehension Questions:** - Hand out worksheets with questions related to the passage: 1. What type of pet does Harry have? 2. Where does Harry take his hamster? 3. Where does the hamster hide its treasures? **3. Speaking and Listening (15 minutes):** - **Pair Activity:** - Have students pair up and practice saying sentences with /h/ words to each other: - "The horse helps Harry." - "Hannah's hat is hiding." - Each student should listen and correct their partner's pronunciation if necessary. - **Group Discussion:** - Ask volunteers to share a sentence with /h/ words they've created. - Provide positive feedback and correct any mispronunciations. ### Conclusion (10 minutes): - **Review and Reinforce:** - Recap the key points of proper /h/ articulation and the passage's main ideas. - Ask students to outline the /h/ sound in their words. - **Exit Ticket:** - Before leaving, each student will say a word or sentence using the /h/ sound correctly. ### Assessment: - Observe and note individual student's pronunciation during speaking activities. - Review the answers to comprehension questions on the worksheet. - Provide feedback on the exit ticket exercise to ensure understanding before they leave the classroom. --- This lesson plan integrates phonological awareness, reading comprehension, and speaking activities to ensure a holistic approach to understanding and using the consonant /h/ sound.