Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Words of two syllables stressed on the 2nd syllable (continued)

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

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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.