Oral English - Junior Secondary 1 - /f/ and /v/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 /f/ sound is pronounced.

/f/

The sound /f/ is pronounced when the upper teeth makes contact with the bottom lip, while air from the lungs pushes through the gap. The air that escapes through the gap makes a hissing sound. The upper teeth and the bottom lip are in the same position. In the /f/ sound, there is no vibration

She further describes the spelling of /f/

Here are few ways the /f/ sound is pronounced

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 4

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

The sound /v/ is pronounced when the upper teeth makes contact with the bottom lip, while air from the lungs pushes through the gap. The air that escapes through the gap makes a hissing sound. The upper teeth and the bottom lip are in the same position. In the /v/ sound, there is vibration on the throat

She further describes the spelling of /v/

Here are few ways the /v/ 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 /f/ and /v/ sound pronounced?

2.   Give five examples each of both sounds

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer exercise I and II on page 92 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer exercise III on page 92 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