Oral English - Senior Secondary 3 - Listening to Speeches and Taking Notes

Listening to Speeches and Taking Notes

SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Listening to Speeches and Taking Notes
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Listen to speeches and identify rising and falling tones
b. Take effective notes while listening to speeches
c. Analyze and discuss key points from the speech

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher modeling, listening exercises, note-taking practice, discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Audio recordings of speeches, notebooks, pens

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

REVISION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic.

Learners recall previous lesson and prepare for listening.

2

INTRODUCTION

Teacher explains the importance of listening to speeches and taking notes. Teacher also highlights rising and falling tones in speeches.

Learners listen attentively as the teacher explains.

3

PRACTICE

Teacher plays an audio of a speech and demonstrates how to identify rising and falling tones. Teacher asks learners to note key points during the speech.

Learners listen and take notes, identifying rising and falling tones.

4

EVALUATION

Teacher asks learners questions based on the speech, such as:

1. What was the main point of the speech?

2. Can you identify any rising or falling tones in the speech?

Learners answer the questions orally or in writing.

5

CLASS-WORK

Teacher assigns learners to write a brief summary of the speech and highlight any rising and falling tones.

Learners write a summary of the speech, marking the tones.

6

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to listen to a speech at home and take notes on rising and falling tones. Write a summary of the key points.

Learners listen to the assigned speech and complete the task.

7

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks and provides feedback on the learners’ notes and summaries.

Learners observe corrections and feedback.