Making Polite Requests Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 10 years
Topic: Making Polite Requests and Introduction to Diphthongs
Sub-topic: Speech Work: Making Polite Requests
Duration: 1 hour

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

1. Recognize situations where it is necessary to politely request something.
2. Make polite requests effectively.
3. Differentiate between polite and rude requests/answers.
4. Carry on a polite and respectful conversation.
5. Understand and pronounce basic diphthongs correctly.

Keywords: Polite requests, Diphthongs, Respectful conversation, Pronunciation

Set Induction:

• Start the lesson by discussing a scenario where a pupil needs to ask for permission to borrow a book from a classmate. Ask pupils how they would make this request politely.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should have basic speaking and listening skills and be familiar with simple requests.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Dialogue examples for polite and rude requests.
• Flashcards with sentences containing polite requests.
• Audio recordings of diphthong sounds.
• Visual aids showing the formation of diphthongs.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review previous lessons on basic sentence construction and introduce the concept of respect in conversations.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication skills
• Social interaction
• Pronunciation

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio player
• Visual aids

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• English Grammar Textbooks for Primary 5

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with polite request phrases and diphthongs

Content:

Part 1: Making Polite Requests

1. Recognizing Situations for Polite Requests:
   • Explain that polite requests are necessary in various situations, such as asking for help, borrowing items, or requesting permission.
   • Examples:
     • “May I please borrow your pencil?”
     • “Could you help me with my homework?”
2. Making Polite Requests:
   • Teach pupils how to phrase polite requests using words like “please,” “may I,” and “could you.”
   • Practice forming polite requests in different scenarios.
   • Example phrases:
     • “Please, can I have some water?”
     • “May I use your eraser?”
3. Differentiating Polite and Rude Requests/Answers:
   • Discuss the difference between polite and rude requests.
   • Provide examples of polite and rude answers.
   • Example comparison:
     • Polite: “Could you pass me the book, please?”
     • Rude: “Give me that book now!”
4. Carrying on a Polite and Respectful Conversation:
   • Practice conversations where pupils take turns making requests and responding politely.
   • Role-play scenarios to reinforce the use of polite language.

Part 2: Introduction to Diphthongs

1. Understanding Diphthongs:
   • Define diphthongs as sounds formed by the combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable, where the tongue moves from one vowel sound to another.
   • Examples of common diphthongs: /aɪ/ as in “my,” /eɪ/ as in “day,” and /ɔɪ/ as in “boy.”
2. Pronouncing Diphthongs:
   • Practice pronouncing basic diphthongs by breaking them down into their component sounds.
   • Use visual aids to show how the tongue moves during the pronunciation of diphthongs.
   • Example words:
     • /aɪ/: “my,” “cry”
     • /eɪ/: “day,” “say”
     • /ɔɪ/: “boy,” “toy”
3. Practicing Diphthongs in Words:
   • Have pupils practice reading and pronouncing words containing diphthongs.
   • Use repetition and drills to reinforce correct pronunciation.

Evaluation:

1. Which of the following is a polite request?
   a) Give me the book.
   b) Could you please pass the book?
   c) I want the book.
   d) Give me the book now.
2. A rude way to ask for help is:
   a) Please, can you help me?
   b) May I ask for your assistance?
   c) Help me now!
   d) Could you assist me with this?
3. What is a diphthong?
   a) A single vowel sound
   b) A combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable
   c) A consonant sound
   d) A silent letter
4. Which of these words contains a diphthong?
   a) Bed
   b) Boy
   c) Cat
   d) Dog
5. The diphthong in the word “day” is:
   a) /aɪ/
   b) /eɪ/
   c) /ɔɪ/
   d) /ʊə/
6. Which of the following is an example of a polite answer?
   a) No, I don’t want to.
   b) Sure, I’d be happy to help.
   c) Do it yourself.
   d) I can’t be bothered.
7. The sound /aɪ/ is found in:
   a) My
   b) May
   c) Boy
   d) Day
8. A diphthong in the word “cry” is:
   a) /eɪ/
   b) /ɔɪ/
   c) /aɪ/
   d) /ʊə/
9. Which sentence shows a polite request?
   a) Move out of my way.
   b) Please, could you move aside?
   c) I need to pass now.
   d) Get out of the way!
10. Which of these is a diphthong sound?
    a) /e/
    b) /aɪ/
    c) /i:/
    d) /u:/

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are some situations where you need to make a polite request?
   • Examples include asking for permission, borrowing something, or requesting help.
2. How can you make a request more polite?
   • By using words like “please,” “may I,” and “could you.”
3. Why is it important to differentiate between polite and rude requests?
   • To ensure respectful communication and avoid misunderstandings.
4. Can you give an example of a polite request?
   • “Could you please help me with my homework?”
5. What is a diphthong?
   • A diphthong is a sound formed by the combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable.
6. Can you give an example of a word with a diphthong?
   • “Boy” has the diphthong /ɔɪ/.
7. How do you pronounce the diphthong /aɪ/?
   • The sound starts with the /a/ sound and moves to the /ɪ/ sound, as in “my” or “cry.”
8. Why is it important to use polite language?
   • It helps in building good relationships and showing respect to others.
9. What happens to your mouth when you pronounce a diphthong?
   • The tongue moves from one vowel position to another.
10. Can you think of another word with the diphthong /eɪ/?
    • “Day” has the diphthong /eɪ/.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic on minimal pairs, focusing on the differences between sounds.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the concept of making polite requests and the importance of using respectful language. The teacher also introduces diphthongs, explaining their pronunciation.

Step 3:

• The teacher engages pupils in role-playing exercises where they practice making polite requests and responding politely. Pupils also practice pronouncing words with diphthongs.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate polite and rude requests using examples.
• Provide phrases and situations for pupils to practice making polite requests.
• Explain and model the pronunciation of diphthongs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in role-playing scenarios to practice making polite requests.
• Write and pronounce words containing diphthongs.
• Engage in discussions on the importance of polite communication.

Assessment:

• Pupils will be assessed on their ability to make polite requests, recognize polite versus rude requests, and correctly pronounce diphthongs.

Conclusion:

• The teacher reviews the lesson by going over key points on polite requests and diphthongs. The teacher goes around to check pupils’ understanding and provides feedback on their pronunciation and polite communication skills.

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