Words of three syllables, stressed on the second syllable
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 1
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Words of three syllables, stressed on the second syllable
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify three-syllable words stressed on the second syllable
b. Pronounce these words correctly
c. Use the words correctly in contextual sentences
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, drilling, repetition, contextual usage, listening and speaking exercises
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Word flashcards, sentence strips, audio recordings, charts with stress marks
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS ACTIVITY |
1 |
REVISION |
Teacher revises previous lesson on consonant sounds, then introduces syllable stress in three-syllable words. |
Learners listen, recall previous topic, and respond. |
2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher introduces words: academy, frustration, construction, collation, badminton, starvation, addition, convulsion, conversion, depletion. |
Learners repeat words after teacher and mark the stressed syllable. |
3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher models pronunciation and uses the words in contextual sentences e.g., “The frustration is obvious.” “He owns a soccer academy.” |
Learners repeat sentences, identify the stressed syllables, and make their own examples. |
4 |
EVALUATION |
1. Pronounce the word "construction." 2. Identify the stressed syllable in "starvation." 3. Use "academy" in a sentence. |
Learners respond orally or in writing. |
5 |
CLASS-WORK |
1. Write five three-syllable words with stress on the second syllable. 2. Use "depletion" and "collation" in meaningful sentences. |
Learners write and submit responses. |
6 |
ASSIGNMENT |
1. Find 5 new three-syllable words stressed on the second syllable. 2. Use "addition", "conversion", and "badminton" in sentences. |
Learners complete for the next class. |
7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher marks, corrects, and praises learners' effort. |
Learners observe and note corrections. |