Speech work: Intonation practice on Questions and statements English Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Title: Speech Work: Intonation Practice on Questions and Statements
Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Topic: Speech Work: Intonation Practice
Duration: 45 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of intonation in English speech.
- Differentiate between rising and falling intonation.
- Practice using rising intonation for yes/no questions.
- Practice using falling intonation for why and how questions.
- Practice making statements with falling intonation.
Previous Lesson:
- Students learned about sentence structure and punctuation.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Speaking, Comprehension
Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sentences for intonation practice
- Audio recording (optional)
Content:
Intonation in English Speech 😊🗣️
What is Intonation?
- Intonation is the rise and fall in pitch or tone of our voice when we speak.
Why is Intonation Important?
- Intonation helps convey meaning, emotions, and intentions in our speech. It can change the way a sentence or question is understood.
Examples:
- Rising Intonation (📈):
- Imagine you’re excited about something, and you say, “You’re coming?” with a rising tone at the end. It becomes a question, like you’re asking for confirmation.
- Example: “You got an A on your test? 🤨”
- Falling Intonation (📉):
- Now, if you say, “You’re coming.” with a falling tone at the end, it’s a statement. You’re simply stating a fact.
- Example: “You’re coming to the party! 🥳”
Different Types of Intonation:
- Rising Intonation (📈):
- Used for Yes/No Questions: “Are you coming?” 🤔
- Shows curiosity or uncertainty.
- Falling Intonation (📉):
- Used for Statements: “You are coming.” 😊
- Shows confidence or certainty.
- Falling Intonation (📉):
- Used for Why and How Questions: “Why are you coming?” 🧐
- Indicates a request for explanation.
Emoji Explanation:
- 😊 – Happy and confident statement.
- 🤨 – Curious and uncertain question.
- 🥳 – Excited and joyful statement.
- 🧐 – Inquisitive question.
In Summary:
- Intonation helps us express emotions and ask questions in different ways.
- Rising intonation makes statements into questions, while falling intonation emphasizes certainty.
So, remember, the way you say things with your voice can change their meaning! 😊🗣️
[mediator_tech]
- Intonation is the rise and fall in ______ when we speak.
- a) temperature
- b) pitch
- c) color
- d) speed
- What does intonation help convey in our speech?
- a) Meaning and emotions
- b) Food preferences
- c) Weather updates
- d) Historical facts
- Rising intonation in a sentence can make it sound like a ______.
- a) question
- b) statement
- c) poem
- d) joke
- Falling intonation in a sentence indicates ______.
- a) curiosity
- b) uncertainty
- c) confidence
- d) sleepiness
- When we use rising intonation, it can change a sentence into a ______.
- a) statement
- b) question
- c) command
- d) song
- Falling intonation is often used in English ______.
- a) songs
- b) stories
- c) questions
- d) statements
- Which type of intonation is used for “Yes/No Questions”?
- a) Rising intonation
- b) Falling intonation
- c) Both
- d) Neither
- Rising intonation can show ______ or uncertainty in a question.
- a) confidence
- b) joy
- c) curiosity
- d) surprise
- Falling intonation is used to convey ______ in statements.
- a) certainty
- b) confusion
- c) sadness
- d) anger
- What does intonation help us express in English speech?
- a) Colors
- b) Emotions, intentions, and meaning
- c) Animals
- d) Sports
- Rising intonation can make a statement sound like it needs ______.
- a) more words
- b) a nap
- c) confirmation
- d) laughter
- Falling intonation often signals the ______ of a sentence.
- a) middle
- b) end
- c) beginning
- d) confusion
- When do we use rising intonation in English speech?
- a) For statements
- b) For questions
- c) For commands
- d) For exclamations
- What is the role of intonation in asking “Why and How Questions”?
- a) Rising intonation
- b) Falling intonation
- c) Silent intonation
- d) Musical intonation
- Intonation helps us express ______ in our spoken language.
- a) colors
- b) numbers
- c) emotions and intentions
- d) historical facts
[mediator_tech]
Rising Intonation (📈):
- What it sounds like: When you use rising intonation, your voice goes up in pitch or tone at the end of a sentence or phrase.
- When it’s used:
- For Yes/No Questions: For example, “Are you coming?” with rising intonation at the end.
- When you’re expressing curiosity or uncertainty.
- Example: “You’re coming?” (with rising intonation) implies you’re asking for confirmation or expressing doubt.
Falling Intonation (📉):
- What it sounds like: Falling intonation is the opposite. Your voice goes down in pitch or tone at the end of a sentence or phrase.
- When it’s used:
- For Statements: For instance, “You are coming.” with falling intonation at the end.
- When you’re expressing confidence or certainty.
- Example: “You are coming.” (with falling intonation) states a fact or expresses confidence.
In Summary:
- Rising intonation goes up at the end, often indicating a question or uncertainty.
- Falling intonation goes down at the end, typically used for statements or to express certainty.
So, the way you say a sentence can change its meaning or how it’s interpreted by others! 🗣️😊
[mediator_tech]
- Rising intonation makes your voice go ______ at the end of a sentence.
- a) up
- b) down
- c) silent
- d) faster
- Falling intonation makes your voice go ______ at the end of a sentence.
- a) up
- b) down
- c) silent
- d) louder
- Rising intonation is often used in ______ questions.
- a) statement
- b) exclamatory
- c) Yes/No
- d) commands
- Falling intonation is typically used for ______.
- a) commands
- b) excitement
- c) curiosity
- d) statements
- When you use rising intonation, it can make a sentence sound like a ______.
- a) statement
- b) joke
- c) command
- d) question
- Falling intonation is commonly used when you are ______ something with certainty.
- a) questioning
- b) stating
- c) singing
- d) running
- Rising intonation is often associated with expressing ______ or doubt.
- a) confidence
- b) curiosity
- c) anger
- d) silence
- Falling intonation can indicate that you are making a ______.
- a) promise
- b) question
- c) joke
- d) sandwich
- Rising intonation goes up in ______ at the end of a sentence.
- a) volume
- b) speed
- c) pitch or tone
- d) height
- Falling intonation goes ______ in pitch or tone at the end of a sentence.
- a) up
- b) down
- c) sideways
- d) silent
- Which type of intonation is commonly used for “Yes/No Questions”?
- a) Rising intonation
- b) Falling intonation
- c) Silent intonation
- d) Fast intonation
- When you’re excited, you might use ______ intonation.
- a) rising
- b) falling
- c) silent
- d) musical
- Falling intonation often signals the ______ of a sentence.
- a) beginning
- b) middle
- c) end
- d) surprise
- Rising intonation can make a sentence sound like it needs ______.
- a) more words
- b) less emotion
- c) silence
- d) explanation
- Falling intonation is often used in ______ sentences.
- a) statement
- b) question
- c) command
- d) exclamation
Presentation:
- Begin by explaining that intonation is the rise and fall in pitch or tone of our voice when we speak.
- Tell students that intonation can change the meaning of a sentence or question.
- Show examples of sentences and questions with different intonations.
- “You are coming.” (Statement with falling intonation)
- “You are coming?” (Yes/No question with rising intonation)
- “Why are you coming?” (Why question with falling intonation)
- “How did you come?” (How question with falling intonation)
Step 1: Rising Intonation for Yes/No Questions (15 minutes)
- Write down yes/no questions on the board and read them aloud with rising intonation.
- Have students practice asking and answering yes/no questions with a partner.
- Provide feedback and correct pronunciation when necessary.
Step 2: Falling Intonation for Why and How Questions (15 minutes)
- Write down why and how questions on the board and read them aloud with falling intonation.
- Ask students to take turns asking and answering why and how questions with a partner using the correct intonation.
- Provide feedback and correct pronunciation as needed.
Step 3: Making Statements with Falling Intonation (10 minutes)
- Write down statements on the board and read them aloud with falling intonation.
- Have students practice making statements with falling intonation.
- Encourage them to create their own sentences and practice saying them with the correct intonation.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the concept of intonation.
- Provide examples and model correct intonation.
- Facilitate practice activities.
- Give feedback and corrections.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
- Practice asking and answering questions.
- Create and practice sentences with the correct intonation.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation and pronunciation during practice activities.
- Ask questions to check their understanding of intonation.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is intonation, and why is it important in speech?
- Give an example of a sentence with rising intonation.
- How does intonation affect the meaning of a sentence?
- When do we use rising intonation in questions?
- When do we use falling intonation in questions?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the importance of intonation in English speech.
- Encourage students to continue practicing intonation in their conversations.
By following this lesson plan, students will improve their understanding of intonation and its role in different types of questions and statements in English speech
