Oral English - Junior Secondary 3 - /ᶺ/, /ᵊ/ and /ᶾ:/ sounds
/ᶺ/, /ᵊ/ and /ᶾ:/ sounds
/ᶺ/, /ᵊ/ and /ᶾ:/ sounds
SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 9 & 10
CLASS : Junior Secondary School 3
AGE: 14 years
DURATION : 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC : Oral English
CONTENT : /ᶺ/, /ᵊ/ and /ᶾ:/ sounds
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to;
a.) Pronounce the sounds /ᶺ/, /ᵊ/ and /ᶾ:/
b.) Give examples of words with the sounds discussed
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities,
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3 page 58-59
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Week 9 and 10: Oral English
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Week 8 |
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by describing how the /ᶺ/ and /ᶟ:/ sound is pronounced.
/ᶺ/ The sound /ᶺ/ is pronounced when the lips are neutrally open, the centre of the tongue is raised, but no contact is made between the tongue and the upper teeth. The lips and jaws are in a relaxed position.
She further describes the spelling of /ᶺ/
Here are few ways the /ᶺ/ sound is pronounced
/ᶟ:/ The sound /ᶟ:/ is pronounced when the centre of the tongue is raised and the lips are neutrally spread. The lips. Jaw and tongue are in a relaxed position.
She further describes the spelling of /ᶟ:/
Here are few ways the /ᶟ:/ sound is pronounced
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Learners observe, learn and participate |
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Week 10 |
The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining how the /ᵊ/ is produced and cites examples of words with the sound /ᵊ/ The sound /ᵊ/ is pronounced when the centre of the tongue is raised and the lips are neutrally spread and relaxed. The /ᵊ/ sound(also known as the schwa sound) is the sound you use in many unstressed syllables in English
She further describes the spelling of /ᵊ/
Here are few ways the /ᵊ/ sound is pronounced Above contain protect perceive along avoid
The teacher engages the learners in Dialogue practice involving both sounds |
Learners observe, learn and participate |
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EVALUATION |
The Learners are asked to 1. How is the sound /ᶺ/, /ᶟ:/ and /ᵊ/ pronounced? 2. Give three examples of words with each of the sounds discussed |
- Learners observe, learn and participate |
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CLASS-WORK |
Learners are asked to answer exercise I and II on page 60 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3 |
Learners observe, learn and participate |
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ASSIGNMENT |
Learners are asked to answer exercise III on page 60 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3 |
Learners participate |
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CONCLUSION |
The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners |
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