Oral English - Senior Secondary 2 - Speech

Speech

SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Speech
CONTENT: Listening comprehension: listening for details/examples
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Listen attentively to a recorded passage or read-aloud text
b. Identify the main points and supporting details/examples
c. Respond accurately to comprehension questions based on what they heard

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher-led listening, guided questioning, note-taking, pair discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pre-recorded audio passage (e.g., on a social issue), printed copies of the passage, audio player

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY

1

REVISION

Teacher revises last lesson on diphthongs and previews today’s focus on listening for details.

Learners recall diphthongs and listen to the overview.

2

INTRODUCTION

Teacher tells learners they will listen to a short audio on a real-life situation. Explains task: note main points and examples.

Learners prepare to listen and take notes.

3

PRACTICE

Teacher plays the recording once without interruption; then a second time, pausing after each section for note-taking.

Learners listen, take notes of main ideas and supporting examples.

4

EVALUATION

Teacher asks:

1. What was the central idea of the passage?

2. List two examples/supporting details you heard.

Learners answer orally or in writing.

5

CLASS-WORK

Students listen to a different short excerpt (teacher-read) and list three main points and two examples.

Learners write their lists and submit.

6

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to listen to a news report or podcast at home, note main points & examples, and bring notes.

Learners carry out the listening task at home.

7

CONCLUSION

Teacher reviews key points, provides corrective feedback, and commends accurate note-taking.

Learners reflect on feedback and improve listening strategies.