Oral English - Junior Secondary 1 - /ᶿ/ and /ᶞ/ sounds

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 7

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

/ᶿ/

The sound /ᶿ/ is pronounced when the rim and tip of the tongue are raised to make light contact with the upper teeth, allowing the air that is escaping to make a hissing sound . the mouth is in the same position for the production. In the /ᶿ/ sound, there is no vibration in the throat.

She further describes the spelling of /ᶿ/

Here are few ways the /ᶿ/ sound is pronounced

Cloth   three   thread  thick   thin   thank   thorn   thigh   theme

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 8

The teacher introduces the new topic by describing how the /ᶞ/ sound is pronounced

/ᶞ/

The sound /ᶞ/ is pronounced when the rim and tip of the tongue are raised to make light contact with the upper teeth, allowing the air that is escaping to make a hissing sound. the mouth is in the same position for the production. In the /ᶞ/ sound, there is vibration in the throat.

She further describes the spelling of /ᶞ/

Here are few ways the /ᶞ/ sound is pronounced

Father   mother   slither   mouth   they  wreathe   teethe

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 /ᶿ/ and /ᶞ/ 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 on page 120 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 120 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