Speech Work: Consonants /j/ /w/ and /l/ Structure: Regular Verbs Comprehension: The Yam Festival Writing Skills: Record Keeping Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with Religion (Islam)
Subject :English Grammar
Class : SS 1
WEEK : WEEK 9
TOPICS
Speech Work: Consonants /j/ /w/ and /l/
Structure: Regular Verbs
Comprehension: The Yam Festival
Writing Skills: Record Keeping
Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with Religion (Islam)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
ASPECT: Speech Work
TOPIC: Consonants /j/, /w/ and /l/
/l/
This consonant is an alveolar lateral. This implies that the tip of the tongue must articulate with the alveolar ridge for its production. This consonant occurs as follows:-
| Initial | Middle | End | |
| late | mellow | spittle | |
| laughter | afflict | heal | |
| love | yellow | fall | |
| lust | allow | call | |
| lime | select | seal | |
| least | uplift | deal | |
| loquacious | inlet | ||
/w/
This is an bilabial approximant sound. This means that the two lips are involved in its articulation. It occurs in three ways: ‘w’ as in ‘wet’, ‘wh’ as in ‘wheat’ and ‘qu’ as in ‘quiet’. Study the following examples:
| Initial | Middle | End | |
| wallow | inwardly | allow | |
| Wet | disquiet | disallow | |
| War | swear | how | |
| when | swell | cow | |
| Wit | dwell | bow | |
| waste | dwarf | ||
/j/
Like /w/ this sound is also a bilabial approximant–the two lips are involved in its production. Also together with /w/ it is a ‘glide’ because the tongue assumes a peculiar position in its articulation. It is seen in the following sounds:
| yeast | new | |
| year | queue | |
| yarn | fuse | |
| yard | yet | |
| yoghurt | young | |
| huge | human | |
EVALUATION:
(1) Identify and underline the place where any of the three consonants you have studied occurs in the following.
- belittle
- attune
- humid
- squeal
- squelch
- swim
- pool
- oral
(2) Briefly describe how the three consonant sounds are produced.
ASPECT: Structure
TOPIC: Regular Verbs
Verbs are classified into regular and irregular verbs. Most verbs are said to be regular because they are formed according to grammatical rules of word formation.Regular verbs, are occasionally known as weak verbs. They are described as regular because they obey certain rules, especially regarding the forming of tenses. Regular verbs obey the following such rules:
- Regular verbs add the ending -s to the base or infinitive form of the verb, as in walk, play and look, to form the third person singular of the present tense, as in:
he walks, it plays, she looks, etc.
While the rest of the present tense is formed by using just the base or infinitive form, as in:
I walk, you play, they look, etc.
The present participle of regular verbs is formed by adding the ending -ing to the base form, as in: walking, playing, looking, etc.
If the base form ends in –e the e is usually omitted before the -ing ending is added, as in:
hating, loving, loathing, etc.
- Regular verbs add the ending -ed to the base (or the ending -d if the base form already ends in –e) to form the past tense. This applies to all persons, as in:
(i) I walked.
(ii) They played.
(iii) You killed.
(iv) He worked.
(v) She loved.
(vi) They hated.
In the following sentences the underlined words all form examples of regular verbs:
- You rarely smile.
- She walked slowly.
- You all seemed so sad.
- We laugh a lot.
- They look happy.
- He plays tennis.
- She reads crime fiction.
- She is looking pale.
- It rains every day.
- She loathed her boss.
- He looked at the view from the window.
EVALUATION:
- Why are some verbs said to be regular?
- Indicate the past tense of the following and use them in sentences (i) look (ii) clap (iii) jump (iv) save (v) plot
ASPECT: COMPREHENSION
TOPIC: Comprehension: The Yam Festival
Comprehension: The Yam Festival
The Yam Festival is a popular event in many parts of Africa. It is a time when people come together to celebrate the yam, a staple food in many African diets. The festival usually takes place in the fall, when the yams are harvested.
Yams are an important part of African culture and have been grown on the continent for centuries. They are a nutritious food that is high in vitamins and minerals. Yams are also a symbol of fertility and abundance, which makes them an important part of many African rituals and ceremonies.
During the Yam Festival, people often cook and eat yams in different ways. There may be competitions to see who can grow the biggest yam, or who can cook the most delicious yam dish. The festival is also a time for music, dancing, and storytelling.
The Yam Festival is a great way to learn about African culture and try new foods. If you have the opportunity to attend a Yam Festival, be sure to take part in the celebrations!
Interactive questions and anders on the topic :
Questions
1. What is the Yam Festival?
2. When is the Yam Festival usually held?
3. Why are yams an important part of African culture?
4. What happens during the Yam Festival?
5. What are some of the benefits of attending the Yam Festival?
Suggested Answers
1. The Yam Festival is a popular event in many parts of Africa that celebrates the yam, a staple food in many African diets
2. The festival usually takes place in the fall, when the yams are harvested
3. Yams are an important part of African culture and have been grown on the continent for centuries because they are a nutritious food that is high in vitamins and minerals. Yams are also a symbol of fertility and abundance, which makes them an important part of many African rituals and ceremonies
4. During the Yam Festival, people often cook and eat yams in different ways. There may be competitions to see who can grow the biggest yam, or who can cook the most delicious yam dish. The festival is also a time for music, dancing, and storytelling
5. The Yam Festival is a great way to learn about African culture and try new foods. If you have the opportunity to attend a Yam Festival, be sure to take part in the celebrations!
Class Activity: The educator should lead the class in the reading of this passage. He/she should distribute the reading among various students and emphasis/look out for the following:
- Pronunciation
- Comportment
- Recognition of key words
- Meanings of key words
- Understanding of the passage
- Appreciation
- Ability to answer the test or assigned questions
ASPECT: Writing Skills
TOPIC: Record Keeping
A record is a written account of the proceedings of an event (like a campus inter-house sports competition, a court proceeding). It is also a collection of related items of information treated as a unit. Records are kept for accuracy and reference sake. Such records must be devoid of irrelevant details and must be stored in such a way that retrieval (recovery)is easy when needed. Examples of records are:
- Diaries
- Registers
- Visitors Book
- Scheme of Work
- Log Book
- Record of events
However, the emphasis here should be on events/things with which students are familiar. Students should be encouraged to keep diaries detailing personal, familiar, school or even family events and should be called upon to write from the facts therein once in a while.
The students should be guided on how to narrate such events and put them into writing, following an approved format or detail.
Examples of records are:
- Diaries
- Registers
- Visitors Book
- Scheme of Work
- Log Book
- Record of events
- Minutes
- Accounts
There are many different types of records that can be kept for different purposes. The type of record you keep will depend on what information you need to track and what you plan to use the records for. Some examples of common types of records include:
Diaries: A diary is a personal record of events, thoughts, or feelings. A diary can be a useful way to track your daily life and reflect on your experiences.
Registers: A register is a record of information about people or things. Common types of registers include birth and death certificates, marriage records, and property records.
Visitors Book: A visitors book is a record of people who have visited a place. This type of record can be used to track who has visited your home, office, or other location.
Scheme of Work: A scheme of work is a document that outlines the planned teaching and learning activities for a course or unit of study. This type of record can be used by teachers to plan their lessons and track student progress.
Log Book: A log book is a record of information about an activity or process. Common types of log books include ship’s logs, aircraft logs, and medical records.
Record of Events: A record of events is a document that lists the important events that have happened over a period of time. This type of record can be used to track the history of a company, organization, or individual.
Minutes: Minutes are records of the proceedings of meetings. This type of record can be used to track the decisions made by a group and the actions that need to be taken.
Accounts: Accounts are financial records. This type of record can be used to track income, expenses, and assets.
There are many different types of records that can be kept for different purposes. The type of record you keep will depend on what information you need to track and what you plan to use the records for. Some examples of common types of records include:
Diaries: A diary is a personal record of events, thoughts, or feelings. A diary can be a useful way to track your daily life and reflect on your experiences.
Registers: A register is a record of information about people or things. Common types of registers include birth and death certificates, marriage records, and property records.
Interactive Questions and Answers
Questions
1. What is a diary?
2. What is a register?
3. What is a visitors book?
4. What is a scheme of work?
5. What is a log book?
Answers
1. What is a diary?
A diary is a personal record of events, thoughts, or feelings. A diary can be a useful way to track your daily life and reflect on your experiences.
2. What is a register?
A register is a record of information about people or things. Common types of registers include birth and death certificates, marriage records, and property records.
3. What is a visitors book?
A visitors book is a record of people who have visited a place. This type of record can be used to track who has visited your home, office, or other location.
4. What is a scheme of work?
A scheme of work is a document that outlines the planned teaching and learning activities for a course or unit of study. This type of record can be used by teachers to plan their lessons and track student progress.
5. What is a log book?
A log book is a record of information about an activity or process. Common types of log books include ship’s logs, aircraft logs, and medical records.
EVALUATION:
The class should embark on an excursion or trip together. Thereafter, the students will be required to write on such visits from their diaries. Guidelines on length and language should be given.
ASPECT: Vocabulary Development
TOPIC: Words Associated with Religion (Islam)
Words Associated with Religion (Islam)
-Allah: the one and only God in Islam
-Quran: the Muslim holy book
-Ramadan: the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk
-Hajj: the pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to make at least once in their lifetime
-Sharia: Islamic law
-Jihad: a religious duty to strive in the way of Allah
-Iman: faith or belief in the one god, Allah, and in Muhammad as his prophet
-Sunnah: the way of life prescribed for Muslims by Muhammad
-Salah: the five daily prayers that Muslims are required to perform
-Zakat: the giving of alms to the poor and needy
-Sawm: fasting during the month of Ramadan
-Hijab: the headscarf or other covering worn by Muslim women
-Halal: permissible according to Islamic law
-Haram: forbidden by Islamic law
-Imam: the leader of prayer in a mosque
-Muezzin: the person who calls Muslims to prayer five times a day
-Minaret: the tower from which the muezzin calls Muslims to prayer
-Niqab: a face veil worn by some Muslim women
-Sheikh: an Islamic scholar or religious leader
-Sufi: a Muslim who follows a mystical path to Allah
-Umma: the global community of Muslims
Objectives
1. What is the name of the one God in Islam?
A. Zeus
B. Allah
C. Thor
D. Apollo
2. What is the Muslim holy book called?
A. The Odyssey
B. The Bible
C. The Torah
D. The Quran
3. What is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar?
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. Ramadan
4. How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
A. 3 times a day
B. 5 times a day
C. 10 times a day
D. There is no set number of times
5. What is the global community of Muslims called?
A. The United Nations
B. The European Union
C. Umma
D. NATO
Class Activities: Students are to fill the missing gaps in the passage with the right words from the options.
EVALUATION:
- Define the word, ‘Islam’
- Mention the five pillars of Islam
The educator should discuss the meanings of these words with the class. The children should come to class with their dictionaries.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
- State five examples of regular verbs with their past tense and past participle aspects.
- Write two examples each of words containing the three consonant sounds you studied this week.