Identification and Pronunciation of Sounds of Objects Phonics English Grammar Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 1
Term: 1
Week: 2
Topic: Phonics – Pronunciation of Names of Objects with /a:/ and /a/ Sound
Sub-topic: Differentiating /a:/ and /a/ Sounds
Duration: 45 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students will be able to correctly pronounce names of objects with /a:/ and /a/ sounds.
- Students will be able to distinguish between the /a:/ and /a/ sounds in words.
- Students will practice using these sounds in simple words.
Previous Knowledge: Students have been introduced to basic phonics and have a foundational understanding of vowel sounds. They can identify and pronounce some common consonant sounds.
Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures of objects (park, cap, fan)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Phonics charts
- Classroom props (e.g., a cap, a toy fan, a picture of a park)
Content :
Phonics: Identifying Sounds
- Pronounce names of objects with /a:/ and /a/ sound correctly:
a) /a:/ sound like in “park” – Paaaark 🌳 b) /a/ sound like in “cap” – Caaaap 🧢 c) Another example, /a/ sound in “fan” – Faaan 🌀
Practice saying these words out loud to get the sounds right! 🗣️
Words with different phonetic sounds:
- Cat 🐱 – /k/ sound
- Dog 🐶 – /d/ sound
- Fish 🐟 – /f/ sound
- Apple 🍎 – /æ/ sound
- Banana 🍌 – /b/ sound
- Lemon 🍋 – /l/ sound
- Monkey 🐵 – /m/ sound
- Tiger 🐯 – /t/ sound
- Elephant 🐘 – /ɛ/ sound
- Zebra 🦓 – /z/ sound
- Butterfly 🦋 – /b/ sound
- Giraffe 🦒 – /dʒ/ sound
- Kangaroo 🦘 – /ŋ/ sound
- Octopus 🐙 – /ɒ/ sound
- Unicorn 🦄 – /j/ sound
- Park 🌳 – /a:/ sound
- Car 🚗 – /a:/ sound
- Start 🌟 – /a:/ sound
- Jar 🏺 – /a:/ sound
- Heart ❤️ – /a:/ sound
- Cap 🧢 – /a/ sound
- Cat 🐱 – /a/ sound
- Apple 🍎 – /a/ sound
- Bag 👜 – /a/ sound
- Bat 🦇 – /a/ sound
- Fan 🌀 – /a/ sound
- Hand ✋ – /a/ sound
- Stand 🚶 – /a/ sound
- Band 🎶 – /a/ sound
- Sand 🏖️ – /a/ sound
Practice saying these words with the correct sounds! 🗣️📚😊
Lesson Outline:
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and review the previous lesson briefly.
- Explain that today’s lesson will focus on the sounds /a:/ and /a/.
- Show flashcards with pictures of objects (park, cap, fan) and ask students if they can recognize these objects.
- Discuss why it’s important to pronounce words correctly.
Main Lesson (25 minutes)
Step 1 – Explaining the Sounds (10 minutes)
- Display the phonics chart with the symbols for /a:/ and /a/.
- Explain that /a:/ is a long sound, like in “park,” and /a/ is a short sound, like in “cap.”
- Pronounce these sounds and ask students to repeat after you.
- Write the words “park” and “cap” on the whiteboard and underline the sounds /a:/ and /a/ to make it clear.
Step 2 – Differentiation (10 minutes)
- Show the flashcards with pictures of objects (park, cap, fan).
- Ask individual students to come to the front and say the words, emphasizing the correct sounds.
- Encourage other students to listen and identify if the sound is /a:/ or /a/.
- Discuss any confusion or questions that arise.
Step 3 – Practice (5 minutes)
- Use classroom props to enhance learning: show a cap, a toy fan, and a picture of a park.
- Ask students to name the objects and use the correct sounds.
- Create simple sentences using these words and have students repeat the sentences.
Guided Practice (5 minutes)
- Provide a worksheet with pictures of objects and lines for writing the corresponding words.
- Students will have to match the objects with the correct words and underline the sounds /a:/ and /a/.
- Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and support where needed.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Recap the lesson by discussing the importance of correct pronunciation.
- Ask a few students to demonstrate how to pronounce “park” and “cap” correctly.
- Assign homework for practice – students should find and write down three words each with the /a:/ and /a/ sounds.
Evaluation:
- Fill in the blank: “_____” has the /a/ sound. a) Cup b) Bag c) Frog d) Moon
- Can you pronounce the word “_____” correctly? a) Rat b) Bell c) Dog d) Box
- What is the correct pronunciation for “_____”? a) Flag b) Hop c) Man d) Cake
- Choose the word with the /a/ sound: “_____” a) Blue b) Car c) Hat d) Jam
- What’s the correct pronunciation of “_____”? a) King b) Map c) Pen d) Lap
- Can you pronounce the word “_____” correctly? a) Park b) Desk c) Run d) Blue
- Which word has the /a:/ sound? “_____” a) Cake b) Flag c) Frog d) Book
- Choose the word with the /a/ sound: “_____” a) Cat b) Moon c) Tree d) Fish
- What is the correct pronunciation for “_____”? a) Lap b) Red c) Hat d) Jump
- Fill in the blank: “_____” has the /a:/ sound. a) Ball b) Dog c) Jam d) Pen
- Which word contains the /a/ sound? “_____” a) King b) Bag c) Sun d) Box
- Can you say “_____” with the /a:/ sound? a) Flag b) Frog c) Desk d) Cat
- What’s the correct pronunciation of “_____”? a) Pat b) Kite c) Map d) Jet
- Pick the word with the /a/ sound: “_____” a) Fox b) Hat c) Bed d) Star
- Which word has the /a:/ sound? “_____” a) Car b) Fish c) Duck d) Tree
Assessment:
- Observations during class activities.
- Review of completed worksheets.
- Homework assignment.
Homework:
- Students are to find and write down three words each with the /a:/ and /a/ sounds. They should be prepared to share these words in the next class.
Note: Ensure the lesson is interactive and engaging, with opportunities for students to practice and ask questions. Use local examples and context to make the lesson relatable to the students in Lagos State.
