Oral English - Junior Secondary 1 - /p/ and /b/ sounds

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 3

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by describing how the /p/ sound is pronounced.

/p/

The sound /p/ is pronounced when the upper and lower lip come together firmly. The air flowing out of your lungs that has been stopped by firmly closed lips is suddenly released like a burst. For the /p/ sound there is no vibration on the throat.

She further describes the spelling of /p/

Here are few ways the /p/ sound is pronounced

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 4

The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining how the /b/ sound is pronounced

/b/

The sound /b/ is pronounced when the upper and lower lip come together firmly. The air flowing out of your lungs that has been stopped by firmly closed lips is suddenly released like a burst. For the /b/ sound there is vibration on the throat.

She further describes the spelling of /b/

Here are few ways the /b/ sound is pronounced

The teacher engages the learners in Dialogue practice involving both sounds

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   How are the sounds /b/ and /p/ sound pronounced?

2.   Give five example each of both sounds

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer exercise I on page 16 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer exercise II on page 17 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1

Learners participate

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners