Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 3 - Identification of Two-Syllable Words Stressed on the First Syllable

Identification of Two-Syllable Words Stressed on the First Syllable

SUBJECT: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 10
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Identification of Two-Syllable Words Stressed on the First Syllable
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
• Identify two-syllable words that are stressed on the first syllable.
• Use these words correctly in sentences.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Reading, oral practice, group activities

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Textbook passage, flashcards, charts

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the topic of two-syllable words stressed on the first syllable. The teacher explains that the stress in two-syllable words can either be on the first syllable (e.g., 'TA-ble') or the second syllable.
Learners listen, observe, and participate in the discussion.

STEP 2: Teacher introduces examples of two-syllable words that are stressed on the first syllable, such as "TA-ble," "TA-ble," "OR-der," "DAN-ger," and "SIS-ter." The teacher emphasizes pronunciation and guides students to say these words aloud.
Learners practice pronouncing the words after the teacher.

STEP 3: The teacher provides a passage from a textbook and asks learners to read it aloud, underlining words that are stressed on the first syllable.
Learners read and underline the words, then practice saying them correctly in unison.

EVALUATION:
• Identify 10 two-syllable words stressed on the first syllable from the reading passage.
• Complete a sentence exercise using these words. Example: "The ______ was placed on the table."
• Pronounce the identified words correctly in front of the class.

CLASS-WORK:
• Read a passage aloud and underline the two-syllable words that are stressed on the first syllable.
• Write 5 sentences using any of the identified words.

ASSIGNMENT:
• Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) using at least 5 two-syllable words stressed on the first syllable.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks students’ work, corrects errors, and commends students for participation.