Oral English - Junior Secondary 3 - /l/ and /r/ sound

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 11

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

/l/

The sound /l/ is pronounced when the end of your tongue is raised to touch your tooth ridge while air goes out sound the sides of your tongue. The /l/ sound is known as the lateral sound. 

The teacher further describes the spelling of /l/

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 12

The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining of the sound /r/ is produced

/r/

The /r/ sound is produced when your tongue curves backwards to a position near to, but not touching the back part of the upper tooth ridge. At the same time, the side of your tongue touches your side teeth while air escapes over the central part of the tongue. The /r/ sound is one of the sounds known as approximants and it is voiced.

The teacher describes how the /r/ sound is spelt

The /r/ sound can be spelt as;

NOTE:

When the spelling of a word ends in r(e.g. ear, far, poor) or the r comes before the final vowel letter(as in words like there, here, where), the r can be seen as a linking form

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 is the sound /l/ and /r/ pronounced?

2.   Give five examples of words with the sounds discussed

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer exercise I and II on page 150 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer exercise III on page 151 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners participate

6

CONCLUSION

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