Words of two syllables stressed on the 2nd syllable (continued)
TERM: 1ST TERM
WEEK: 8
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Words of two syllables with stress on the 2nd syllable (continued)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify and pronounce more two-syllable words with second syllable stress
b. Use the words correctly in context
c. Demonstrate proper syllable stress in oral reading
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Drilling, repetition, discussion, use of visual aids
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Cardboard strips, chalkboard, sentence charts, audio recordings
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
1 |
REVISION |
Teacher revisits previous lesson, recapping words learned and their stress patterns. |
Learners review and pronounce earlier words correctly. |
2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher introduces more two-syllable words with second syllable stress: endure, ensure, belong, extend, locate. |
Learners listen and observe stress patterns. |
3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher models pronunciation and provides contextual sentences: e.g., "We must endure hardship", "It is certain she will visit", "They belong here". Flashcards with syllable markings are used. |
Learners repeat and practice correct pronunciation and stress placement. |
4 |
EVALUATION |
Teacher asks: 1. Identify the stressed syllable in ‘belong’. 2. Use ‘locate’ in a sentence. 3. How is ‘extend’ pronounced? |
Learners respond orally or in writing. |
5 |
CLASS-WORK |
1. Write five words with second syllable stress. 2. Identify and underline the stressed syllable. 3. Use any three of the words in complete sentences. |
Learners complete and submit. |
6 |
ASSIGNMENT |
1. Find five more two-syllable words with second syllable stress. 2. Use endure, ensure, and extend in three different sentences. 3. Write the phonetic transcription of ‘locate’ and ‘belong’. |
Learners submit during next class. |
7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher reviews responses, gives feedback, and reinforces correct pronunciation. |
Learners listen and correct errors. |