Oral English - Senior Secondary 2 - Oral English

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REVISION

Teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the concept of sibilants and suffixes ‘s’/‘es’

Learners recall the previous lesson and actively listen to the introduction of new concepts.

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INTRODUCTION

Teacher explains the concept of sibilants: /s/, /z/, and /ʃ/ and how the pronunciation changes when adding the suffixes ‘s’/‘es’. Demonstrates with examples: cats, dogs, boxes

Learners listen attentively and repeat words after the teacher.

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PRACTICE

Teacher provides more examples of root words and their transformed versions with the ‘s’/‘es’ suffix: play → plays, bake → bakes, fox → foxes. Teacher models correct pronunciation for both singular and plural forms.

Learners repeat the words and practice the pronunciation of both singular and plural forms in pairs or groups.

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EVALUATION

Teacher asks learners to answer:

1. What is a sibilant sound?

2. How does the pronunciation change when adding the ‘s’ or ‘es’ suffix?

3. Give examples of words with the suffix ‘es’.

Learners answer the questions orally or in writing.

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CLASS-WORK

Teacher assigns tasks:

1. Write 5 words with the ‘s’ suffix and use them in sentences.

2. Write 3 words with the ‘es’ suffix and use them in sentences.

3. Identify the sibilant sound in the word hisses.

Learners write and submit their answers.

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to complete:

1. Write sentences using 5 words with the ‘s’ and ‘es’ suffixes.

2. Identify the sounds in the word horses.

3. Use the word boxes in a sentence.

Learners complete their written assignment for the next class.

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CONCLUSION

Teacher marks, corrects, and commends learners for their performance.

Learners observe and note corrections.