Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Syllabic Consonants /n/

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 6
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Syllabic Consonants /n/
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify and pronounce the syllabic consonant /n/
b. Mention words that contain the /n/ sound
c. Use such words correctly in sentences

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Modeling, discussion, repetition, drills using flashcards and real-life examples
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, real objects, sentence strips, audio clips

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
1	REVISION	The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces syllabic consonant /n/	Learners listen and recall previous lesson
2	INTRODUCTION	Teacher explains and pronounces words with syllabic /n/: soften, sudden, ripen, certain.	Learners repeat the words after the teacher
3	PRACTICE	Teacher uses in sentences: There was a sudden knock on the door., It is certain that she will visit. Flashcards and real objects are used.	Learners imitate pronunciation and repeat the sentences
4	EVALUATION	Teacher asks: 1. Define syllabic /n/. 2. Give two examples of words with the /n/ sound. 3. Use ‘soften’ in a sentence. 4. Identify the syllabic sound in ‘sudden’.	Learners respond orally or in writing
5	CLASS-WORK	Students answer: 1. Write three words with the /n/ syllabic sound. 2. Use ‘ripen’ and ‘certain’ in sentences. 3. Explain the difference between /n/ and /ŋ/.	Learners write and submit their responses
6	ASSIGNMENT	Learners are to: 1. List five new words with syllabic /n/. 2. Describe the pronunciation process of /n/. 3. Use ‘sudden’, ‘soften’, and ‘ripen’ in sentences.	Learners write and submit next class
7	CONCLUSION	Teacher marks, gives feedback, and praises learners’ efforts	Learners observe and take note of corrections