Speech work Intonation practice on dialogue and conversation
English Language
Speech Work
Second Term Lesson Note
Week 9
Primary 6
Speech work Intonation practice on dialogue and conversation
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- use intonation stress correctly
- engage in the give and take dialogue
- recognize the variation of nouns to suggest understanding
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have previous knowledge of stress in English studoes
Instructional Materials
- Audio Visual Resources
- Flash cards
- Online Dictionary
- Recommended English Textbook
- Chart
- Hard copy dictionary
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
Content
Intonation is the variation in pitch when speaking. It is an important aspect of speech that can convey meaning and affect the way a message is perceived. In conversation, intonation helps to convey emotion, emphasis, and meaning.
Intonation practice can involve a variety of activities, such as reading aloud and paying attention to the pitch contours of sentences, practicing speaking with different intonation patterns to convey different emotions or meanings, and engaging in conversation with others and paying attention to how intonation is used to convey meaning.
Intonation practice can be useful for improving communication skills, particularly in the areas of public speaking and interpersonal communication. It can also be helpful for those learning a new language, as intonation patterns can vary greatly between languages and understanding and using the appropriate intonation can be important for effective communication in the target language.
There are a few ways that pupils can practice using intonation and stress correctly:
- Practice reading aloud: Have pupils read aloud from a variety of texts and pay attention to the pitch contours of the sentences. Encourage them to use appropriate intonation and stress to convey meaning and emphasis.
- Practice with tongue twisters: Tongue twisters can be a fun way to practice using intonation and stress. Have pupils repeat tongue twisters and pay attention to the placement of stress and changes in pitch.
- Use dramatic interpretation: Encourage pupils to use intonation and stress when interpreting a character in a play or story. This can help them to better understand how these elements can convey meaning and emotion.
- Engage in conversation: Encourage pupils to pay attention to how intonation and stress are used in everyday conversation. Have them practice using these elements in their own conversations to convey meaning and emphasis
- Use online resources: There are many online resources that can help pupils practice using intonation and stress, such as videos and interactive exercises. Encourage pupils to use these resources to reinforce their learning.
By practicing and paying attention to intonation and stress, pupils can improve their communication skills and better convey meaning when speaking.
Presentation
Lesson Outline:
- Introduction to intonation and stress:
- Define intonation and stress and explain their importance in conveying meaning and emphasis when speaking
- Show examples of how intonation and stress can change the meaning of a sentence
- Practice reading aloud:
- Have pupils read aloud from a variety of texts and pay attention to the pitch contours of the sentences
- Encourage pupils to use appropriate intonation and stress to convey meaning and emphasis
- Practice with tongue twisters:
- Provide pupils with tongue twisters and have them repeat them, paying attention to the placement of stress and changes in pitch
- Use dramatic interpretation:
- Have pupils interpret a character in a play or story and encourage them to use intonation and stress to convey meaning and emotion
- Engage in conversation:
- Encourage pupils to pay attention to how intonation and stress are used in everyday conversation
- Have pupils practice using these elements in their own conversations to convey meaning and emphasis
- Use online resources:
- Provide pupils with online resources, such as videos and interactive exercises, to reinforce their learning about intonation and stress
- Review:
- Review the key points of the lesson and encourage pupils to continue practicing using intonation and stress in their speaking.
Assessment: Observe pupils during the various activities and provide feedback on their use of intonation and stress. Have pupils complete a written reflection on their learning and how they will continue to practice using intonation and stress correctly.
- Which of the following is NOT a way that pupils can practice using intonation and stress correctly? a) Reading aloud from a variety of texts b) Practicing with tongue twisters c) Engaging in conversation with others d) Painting a picture
- Which of the following can help pupils to better understand how intonation and stress can convey meaning and emotion? a) Reading aloud from a variety of texts b) Practicing with tongue twisters c) Engaging in conversation with others d) Interpreting a character in a play or story
- Which of the following is NOT a way that pupils can reinforce their learning about intonation and stress? a) Practicing reading aloud b) Practicing with tongue twisters c) Engaging in conversation with others d) Taking a nap
- Which of the following is NOT an example of an online resource that can help pupils practice using intonation and stress? a) Videos b) Interactive exercises c) Books d) Podcast
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of practicing and paying attention to intonation and stress? a) Improved communication skills b) Better ability to convey meaning when speaking c) Improved memory d) Improved physical coordination
Answers
- d) Painting a picture
- d) Interpreting a character in a play or story
- d) Taking a nap
- c) Books
- c) Improved memory
