SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH
TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 6
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Word Stress in Five-Syllable Words
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify and correctly articulate word stress in five-syllable words
b. Use correct stress patterns in long words in sentences
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher modeling, student practice, dictionary use, peer feedback
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: List of five-syllable words, dictionaries for reference, audio clips
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
S/N |
STEPS |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY |
1 |
REVISION |
Teacher revises the concept of word stress, focusing on longer words (five syllables). |
Learners recall the basic concept of word stress in simpler words. |
2 |
INTRODUCTION |
Teacher introduces examples of five-syllable words, such as "unbelievable" and "unfortunate." |
Learners listen to the pronunciation of the words and identify the stressed syllables. |
3 |
PRACTICE |
Teacher demonstrates the stress pattern on various five-syllable words, showing where the primary stress falls. |
Learners repeat the words, focusing on the correct stress placement. |
4 |
APPLICATION |
Teacher encourages learners to use their dictionaries to look up stress patterns for other long words. |
Learners independently identify and practice stress placement for new words. |
5 |
EVALUATION |
Teacher asks learners to use five-syllable words in sentences, applying the correct stress patterns. |
Learners create sentences using the five-syllable words and focus on correct stress. |
6 |
CLASS-WORK |
Teacher assigns five more five-syllable words for learners to practice at home. |
Learners practice the new words at home and come prepared for the next lesson. |
7 |
CONCLUSION |
Teacher reviews the lesson’s key points and provides feedback on students’ pronunciation and stress. |
Learners note corrections and prepare for next week’s lessons. |