Speech Work : Pronunciation practice Consonant /v/, /r/, /s/ and /z/ Primary 4 Second Term Week 11

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 11

Topic :

Speech Work : Pronunciation practice Consonant /v/, /r/, /s/ and /z/ Primary 4 Second Term Week 11

Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

• pronounce the sounds
  correctly.
• orally identify words with
  sounds,
• identify the sounds in
  words in a passage

Formation of Nouns from Adjectives

Learning Activities :

• Pupils, as a class, correctly
  pronounce these consonant
  sounds
• Pupils, in small groups.
  orally identify the sound
• Pupils, as individuals.
  Identify the sounds in a
  passage.

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership skills and Personal Development
• Digital Literacy

Materials:

AUDIO VISUAL
RESOURCES

• Whiteboard and markers
• PowerPoint presentation
• Handouts with multiple-choice questions
• Worksheets with fill-in-the-blank questions
• Internet access for research
• Flash cards containing examples of distributive determiners

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Content :

Pronunciation practice for the consonant sounds /v/, /r/, /s/, and /z/ to grade 4 pupils!

Consonant /v/: The /v/ sound is made by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip and blowing air out while vibrating your vocal cords. When you say the /v/ sound, you should feel a buzzing sensation in your throat. Here are some examples of words that start with the /v/ sound:

• “van”
• “vase”
• “very”
• “volcano”

Consonant /r/: The /r/ sound is made by curling your tongue up towards the roof of your mouth, and then vibrating your vocal cords while blowing air out through your mouth. Here are some examples of words that start with the /r/ sound:

• “red”
• “run”
• “rabbit”
• “rainbow”

Consonant /s/: The /s/ sound is made by blowing air out through a small gap between your upper and lower front teeth, while keeping your tongue low in your mouth. Here are some examples of words that start with the /s/ sound:

• “sun”
• “sit”
• “snake”
• “sandwich”

Consonant /z/: The /z/ sound is made in the same way as the /s/ sound, but with your vocal cords vibrating as you make the sound. Here are some examples of words that start with the /z/ sound:

• “zip”
• “zebra”
• “zero”
• “zoo”

So, that’s how to pronounce the consonant sounds /v/, /r/, /s/, and /z/. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and have fun!

Evaluation

1. Which sound is made by blowing air out through a small gap between your upper and lower front teeth, while keeping your tongue low in your mouth? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/
2. Which sound is made by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip and blowing air out while vibrating your vocal cords? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/
3. Which sound is made by curling your tongue up towards the roof of your mouth, and then vibrating your vocal cords while blowing air out through your mouth? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/
4. Which sound is made in the same way as the /s/ sound, but with your vocal cords vibrating as you make the sound? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/
5. Which of the following words starts with the /v/ sound? a. “sun” b. “very” c. “rabbit” d. “snake”
6. Which of the following words starts with the /r/ sound? a. “zip” b. “sandwich” c. “run” d. “zebra”
7. Which of the following words starts with the /s/ sound? a. “zero” b. “red” c. “volcano” d. “zebra”
8. Which of the following words starts with the /z/ sound? a. “vase” b. “rabbit” c. “zip” d. “snake”
9. Which sound is made by blowing air out while vibrating your vocal cords and curling your tongue up towards the roof of your mouth? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/
10. Which sound is made by blowing air out through a small gap between your upper and lower front teeth, while keeping your tongue low in your mouth and vibrating your vocal cords? a. /v/ b. /r/ c. /s/ d. /z/

Answers

1. c. /s/
2. a. /v/
3. b. /r/
4. d. /z/
5. b. “very”
6. c. “run”
7. d. “zebra”
8. c. “zip”
9. b. /r/
10. d. /z/

Lesson Presentation

I. Introduction

• Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson.
• Review the importance of clear pronunciation and why it’s important to practice these consonant sounds.

II. Pronunciation Practice for the Consonant Sounds /v/, /r/, /s/, and /z/

• Define and describe each consonant sound, using examples of words that start with each sound.
• Demonstrate the correct tongue and lip positions needed to produce each sound.
• Have the students practice each sound individually, repeating after you and focusing on getting the correct sound.
• Then, have the students practice saying words that contain each sound.
• Finally, have the students practice saying full sentences that contain multiple sounds, emphasizing the correct pronunciation of each sound.

III. Games and Activities

• Use games and activities to help the students practice the consonant sounds in a fun and engaging way. For example, you could play a game where students have to identify words that start with a particular sound, or have students take turns saying words that contain a particular sound.

IV. Assessment

• Give the students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned by asking them to say words or sentences that contain the consonant sounds.
• Correct any errors and provide feedback to the students to help them improve their pronunciation.

V. Conclusion

• Summarize the key points of the lesson, and reinforce the importance of continued practice to improve pronunciation.
• Answer any questions that the students may have.

VI. Homework

• Assign homework that reinforces the pronunciation of the consonant sounds, such as having students write down words that start with each sound or practice saying sentences that contain the sounds.

Weekly Assessment /Test

1. The /v/ sound is made by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip and blowing air out while vibrating your ___________ cords.
2. The /r/ sound is made by curling your tongue up towards the roof of your mouth, and then vibrating your vocal cords while blowing air out through your ___________.
3. The /s/ sound is made by blowing air out through a small gap between your upper and lower front teeth, while keeping your ___________ low in your mouth.
4. The /z/ sound is made in the same way as the /s/ sound, but with your vocal cords ___________ as you make the sound.
5. “Very” is an example of a word that starts with the /v/ ___________.
6. “Red” is an example of a word that starts with the /r/ ___________.
7. “Sandwich” is not an example of a word that starts with the /s/ ___________.
8. “Zip” is an example of a word that starts with the /z/ ___________.
9. The /s/ sound is made by blowing air out while keeping your ___________ low in your mouth.
10. The /z/ sound is made by blowing air out through a small gap between your upper and lower front teeth, while keeping your ___________ low in your mouth and vibrating your vocal cords.

Answers

1. vocal
2. mouth
3. tongue
4. vibrating
5. sound
6. sound
7. sound
8. sound
9. tongue
10. tongue