Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Consonant Clusters with /j/ (curious, cure, endure, human, humour, future)

Consonant Clusters with /j/ (curious, cure, endure, human, humour, future)

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Consonant Clusters with /j/ (curious, cure, endure, human, humour, future)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Recognize consonant clusters followed by /j/
b. Pronounce selected /j/ cluster words correctly
c. Construct sentences using those words appropriately

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, repetition, teacher modeling, group work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Word flashcards, sentence strips, chalkboard, phonetic audio recordings

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY

1

REVISION

Reviews previous lesson and links it with the topic of consonants followed by /j/

Listen and answer review questions

2

INTRODUCTION

Shows cardboard strips with words like curious, cure, endure, human, humour, future. Pronounces and explains them

Repeat the words and listen to explanations

3

PRACTICE

Uses words in sample sentences like: “He is a curious boy.” “You should endure the pain.” Writes on chalkboard

Repeat the sentences after the teacher and pronounce the words accurately

4

EVALUATION

Asks learners:

1. Identify the sound in “cure”

2. Give two words with the /j/ cluster

3. Use “human” in a sentence

4. What cluster is in “future”?

5. Use “endure” in your own sentence

Answer orally or in writing

5

CLASS-WORK

Students answer:

1. Write three words that contain consonants followed by /j/

2. Use cure and humour in sentences

3. Identify the /j/ sound in “curious” and “human”

4. Differentiate “cure” and “care” 5. Write one sentence with “future”

Write and submit responses

6

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to:

1. Define the /j/ sound and give five examples

2. Use each example in sentences

3. Write a dialogue using at least three /j/ cluster words

4. Describe how to pronounce “endure”

5. List two more words with similar sound

Complete and submit next class

7

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks work, gives feedback, and encourages learners’ participation and accuracy in pronunciation

Take corrections and participate in feedback discussion