Pronunciation and Spelling office the M-P words Phonics English Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 2

Subject: Phonics English Studies

Topic: “M-P” Words: Pronunciation and Spelling

Duration: 45 minutes

Instructional Materials:

Entry Behaviour: Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the “M-P” sound. List their responses on the board.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Previous Lesson: Review the previous lesson on letter sounds and how to blend them to read words.

Content:

Here are 10 words that start with the “M-P” sound along with their pronunciation and spellings:

These words will help students practice the “M-P” sound and improve their phonics skills

Objectives :

Map is spelled with the letters __________. a) N-O b) M-A-P c) S-U-N d) R-E-D
The word pen starts with the letter __________. a) T b) P c) M d) B
The pronunciation of mop is __________. a) /mɪp/ b) /mʌp/ c) /mɒp/ d) /pɛn/
Pencil has how many syllables? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
The word moon starts with the letter __________. a) S b) M c) T d) L
The spelling of pot is __________. a) P-O-T b) M-O-N c) B-I-G d) D-O-G
The pronunciation of mat is __________. a) /meɪt/ b) /mæt/ c) /piːt/ d) /sʌn/
Penguin has how many letters? a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8
The word mountain starts with the letter __________. a) M b) P c) D d) G
The spelling of pig is __________. a) P-I-N b) S-U-N c) P-I-G d) T-O-P
The pronunciation of pot is __________. a) /pɒt/ b) /paɪ/ c) /puːl/ d) /mɛt/
Mop rhymes with which of these words? a) Log b) Top c) Cap d) Red
The word pen is spelled with __________ letters. a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six
The pronunciation of penguin is __________. a) /ˈpɛnsəl/ b) /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ c) /pɪlət/ d) /ˈmaʊntən/
Mountain has how many syllables? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

Theory:

Can you name one “M-P” word and its spelling?
What does the word “penguin” start with, and how is it pronounced?
Give the spelling of the word that starts with the “M-P” sound and rhymes with “top.”
How many syllables are there in the word “mountain”?
Why is it important to practice the pronunciation and spelling of words?

Step by Step Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

Explain that today, we will learn about words that start with “M-P.”
Show pictures of objects that begin with “M-P” (e.g., map, mop, pig) and ask students to name them.

Step 2: Pronunciation (10 minutes)

Introduce the “M-P” sound by pronouncing it clearly and having students repeat after you.
Practice pronouncing “M-P” words as a class and individually. Emphasize the initial “M-P” sound in each word.

Step 3: Spelling (10 minutes)

Write “M-P” words on the board (e.g., map, mop, pig) and have students spell them aloud.
Ask students to come to the board and write “M-P” words they know.

Step 4: Reading and Sentence Formation (10 minutes)

Use flashcards with “M-P” words and have students read them aloud.
Encourage students to form simple sentences using “M-P” words. For example, “I have a red map.”

Step 5: Practice and Evaluation (5 minutes)

Distribute worksheets with “M-P” words for students to practice spelling and reading.
Review their worksheets and provide positive feedback.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of learning new sounds and words.
Encourage students to practice “M-P” words at home and in daily reading.

Homework: Ask students to find and write down three “M-P” words they see in books or around their home