Speech Work Intonation practice command and Request

Subject : 

English Grammar

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 1

Class :

Primary 5

Topic :

A. Speech Work: Intonation practice command and Request

B. Structure: Construction using verb phrase Complement with adverbial

C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension

D. Grammar: Use of “so…that” to express personal Opinion

E. Writing: Composition involving expression of Personal opinion

F. Dictation: Selected paragraphs from the passage Read

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of various topics that was taught in the previous topic

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• use different types of intonation
• explain phrasal verbs
• read and comprehend the content if the given comprehension passage

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Date:

Class: Basic 5

Subject: English

Duration: 40 minutes

CONTENT

Speech Work: Intonation practice command and Request

Intonation is used to show the position of stress in a word . It is used to sow where or place a speaker lay more emphasis on the syllable of the word that is pronounce ” There are two types of intonation which are rising intonation and falling intonation

A command is a word or sentence that is used to express a sentence in which an action or obedience is expected

When giving out command , the expected voice intonation is falling intonation

A rising intonation pattern would be used typically for questions or for lists.

Examples

keep quite

listen to me

stand up

go out

come here

jump up

don’t stop

shut up

When making request  , the expected voice of intonation is rising  intonation

Falling intonation, this downward intonation tends to be used for exclamation, statements and commands and at the end of our sentences.

Examples

keep quite please

listen to me please

stand up please

go out please

come here please

jump up please

don’t stop please

shut up please

Read this dialogue of commands and responses, in pairs of different pupils, using the correct intonation.

Keeping clean and tidy

Teacher: Isa, show me your hands and nails.

Isa: Here are they, sir.

Teacher: Your hands and nails are dirty. Go and wash them immediately. Don’t spread germs in the class.

Isa: Okay, Sir. I’ll do that right away.

Teacher: Class, stand up. I want to check your hands and nails.

Dipo: Sir, I’ve just washed my hands and cut my nails.

Teacher: Sit down. Good boy. Read your books while I check your classmates’ hand and nails.

Igwe: Sir, it’s time to take a short break.

Teacher: Ring the bell.

EXERCISE

Write out the commands in the dialogue above. The first one has been done for you.

1 Show your hands and nails.

B. Structure: Construction using verb phrase Complement with adverbial

What is a phrasal verbs ?

A phrasal verb is a group of word that is a combination of a verb and an adverb .  Phrasal verbs are always used in conversations, and that makes them essential to mastering the language.   Phrasal verbs will help you express yourself with a lot more ease , Phrasal verbs are phrases that indicate actions. They are generally used in spoken English and informal texts. Examples of such verbs include: turn down, come across , run into., take after , put in , sit for , look for , look up ,

Function Of Phrasal Verbs 

Phrasal verbs are used ad idiomatic expression  although some of they may have literally ordinary meaning

Phrasal Verbs with Literally ordinary meaning

Edet opened the window and looked outside

I came across James at the field yesterday

Phrasal Verbs with idiomatic  meaning

She sat for examination

Agu looked up for the meaning of the  new word in the dictionary

C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension

Comprehension

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

What is the purpose of learning? What is the importance of the whole process. What benefit does it really entail to have education?

Learning is an act in which something e.g idea, information, knowledge or doctrine is passed on from one person to another.

Education is the process or act of imparting these knowledge or skills

But what is the essence of the whole process when our educational system makes us to be job-seekers instead of job-creators.

Skill acquisition programmes, vocational training and entrepreneurship should be introduced into the school programmes so that our youths will become better and well equipped future leaders.

Questions

• According to the writer, learning is an act of

(a) learning          (b) education            (c) passing on ideas                         (d) essence

• Our educational system makes us job seekers instead of job ____

(a) training          (b) reading     (c) creators               (d) defender

• According to the passage, more emphasis should be laid on skill ____

(a) creation          (b) seekers     (c) defender              (d) acquisition

• How can the youth be equipped for the future _____________________________________

• In your own opinion, what do you really think is the purpose of education

__________________________________________________________________________

D. Grammar: Use of “so…that” to express personal Opinion

Using ‘so … that’

Use ‘so that’ to say you do something in order to make something else happen

Example: We finished our homework so that we could watch TV.

Remember, ‘so’ + adjective + ‘that’ has a completely different meaning. Example:

It was so heavy that I couldn’t lift it. You can leave out ‘that’. Example: It was so

heavy I couldn’t lift it.

EXERCISE

Write one sentence using the first sentence, ‘so that’ and the information in brackets to help you.

Example: Drink lots of water when you exercise. (It’s hot and you get thirsty.)

Answer: Drink lots of water when you exercise so that you don’t get thirsty.

1 You must drink clean water. (Dirty water can make you ill.)

2 Could you pass me that pen? (I want to write down your phone number.)

3 Dad bought me a lamp. (It’s dark and I can’t read in my bedroom.)

4 I’m saving my money. (I want to buy a new CD.)

5 Funmi must eat her food. (She cannot take her tablets unless she has eaten.)

E. Writing: Composition involving expression of Personal opinion

Personal opinion is an individual view on some facts in lives . Someone may support or oppose a general statement based on someone strong views

Topic : Write a composition on Doctors are more important Than Farmers

Guiding Questions

Who is a doctor

Who is a farmer

What does a doctor do

What does a farmer do

What are the importance of doctors or farmers etc

F. Dictation: Selected paragraphs from the passage Read

Spellings 

purpose

learning

importance

information,

knowledge

doctrine