Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Consonant Sounds /ð/ and /θ/
Consonant Sounds /ð/ and /θ/
Consonant Sounds /ð/ and /θ/
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 2
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Consonant Sounds /ð/ and /θ/
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify and correctly pronounce the /ð/ and /θ/ sounds
b. Differentiate between the two sounds
c. Use the words contextually in sentences
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Demonstration, role play, use of pictures and real objects
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, real-life objects (e.g., clothes, books, family photos), audio recordings
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
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S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
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1 |
REVISION |
The teacher recalls previous sounds taught and introduces the new topic |
Learners listen and contribute |
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2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher explains the two sounds: /ð/ – Voiced: mother, brother, weather, than /θ/ – Voiceless: thin, thick, author, bath Demonstrates pronunciation using mouth and tongue position |
Learners observe and repeat after teacher |
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3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher shows pictures and uses sentences: Her mother is kind. He read a thick book. This is my brother. The author signed my book. |
Learners practice pronunciation, identify words and form their own sentences |
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4 |
EVALUATION |
Teacher asks the following: 1. Which sound is voiced: /θ/ or /ð/? 2. Identify the sound in mother and author. 3. Use brother and thick in two sentences. 4. Differentiate /θ/ and /ð/ with one example each. 5. Mention any two words containing the /θ/ sound. |
Learners respond orally or in writing |
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5 |
CLASS-WORK |
Learners answer: 1. Write 3 words each for /ð/ and /θ/. 2. Use than, mouth, and weather in sentences. 3. What is common in the pronunciation of brother and mother? 4. Which sound is heard in cloth? 5. Write a short sentence containing both /ð/ and /θ/. |
Learners write and submit |
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6 |
ASSIGNMENT |
Students complete the following: 1. Define /ð/ and /θ/ sounds. 2. Give five examples each of words containing the sounds. 3. Write two sentences using any of the words with /ð/ and /θ/. 4. Mention five things found in your house with either /ð/ or /θ/. 5. Describe how to pronounce the /θ/ sound. |
Learners complete and submit next class |
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7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher marks students’ work, gives feedback and encourages more practice |
Learners listen, reflect, and improve pronunciation |