Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - Speechwork: Review Of Consonants /t, K, B, D, G/

**Lesson Plan: Speechwork - Review of Consonants /t, k, b, d, g/** **Grade Level**: Junior Secondary 2 **Subject**: English Comprehension **Duration**: 60 minutes **Topic**: Speechwork: Review of Consonants /t, k, b, d, g/ ### Objectives: 1. Students will be able to recognize and pronounce the consonant sounds /t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, and /g/. 2. Students will understand the positions these consonant sounds can occupy within words (initial, medial, final). 3. Students will practice using these consonant sounds in sentences for improved speech clarity. ### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Flashcards with words containing /t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, and /g/ - Audio recordings of words and sentences containing the target consonant sounds - Worksheets with exercises - A list of words and sentences for practice ### Procedure: #### 1. Introduction (10 minutes) **Greeting and Attendance** - Greet the students and take attendance. **Objective Announcement** - Explain to students that today’s lesson will focus on the consonant sounds /t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, and /g/. - Highlight the importance of correct pronunciation in effective communication. #### 2. Warm-up Activity (10 minutes) **Sound Identification Game** - Play an audio recording of words containing the target consonants. - Ask students to identify and write down the consonants they hear. - Discuss the answers as a class. #### 3. Instruction: Pronunciation Practice (15 minutes) **Introduce Each Sound** - Write each of the consonant sounds (/t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, and /g/) on the whiteboard. - Demonstrate the correct pronunciation of each sound and have students repeat after you. **Practice with Words** - Present flashcards with words containing the target sounds in initial, medial, and final positions. Examples: - /t/: top, city, bat - /k/: king, back, neck - /b/: ball, cabin, robe - /d/: dog, ladder, bead - /g/: goat, bagel, egg - Pronounce each word clearly and have the students repeat after you. #### 4. Group Activity (10 minutes) **Word Classification** - Divide students into small groups. - Provide groups with a mixed list of words containing the target consonants. - Ask each group to categorize the words based on the position of the consonant sound (initial, medial, final). - Have a representative from each group present their classifications. #### 5. Individual Practice (10 minutes) **Worksheets** - Distribute worksheets that include exercises such as matching words with their corresponding consonant sounds, filling in the blanks with the correct consonants, and identifying consonant sounds in sentences. - Allow students to complete the worksheet and review the answers together. #### 6. Application Activity (10 minutes) **Sentence Construction** - Provide students with a list of the target consonant sounds and ask them to create sentences that use words with these sounds. - Encourage students to read their sentences aloud to practice pronunciation. ### Assessment: - Monitor student participation during group activities and individual practice. - Assess students' ability to correctly pronounce the consonant sounds during oral exercises. - Review and grade the worksheets to evaluate understanding. ### Wrap-Up (5 minutes) **Review Questions** - Ask students to share what they have learned about the consonant sounds /t/, /k/, /b/, /d/, and /g/. - Respond to any questions or concerns about the lesson. **Homework Assignment** - Assign students to practice reading a short paragraph at home, circling words with the target consonant sounds. Tell them they will read this paragraph aloud in the next class. **Goodbye** - End the lesson on a positive note, encouraging students to keep practicing their pronunciation. **Notes**: - Ensure that all students are engaged and participating. - Be attentive to students who might need extra help and provide additional support if necessary.