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
S/N |
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 |