Syllable Division and Consonant Sounds: /p/ and /b/ Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Title: Syllable Division and Consonant Sounds: /p/ and /b/

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Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 10 years
Topic: Syllable Division in Words; Consonant Sounds /p/ and /b/
Sub-topic: Phonemic Awareness/Diction and Speech Work
Duration: 1 hour

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

1. Recognize and pronounce the consonant sounds /p/ and /b/ correctly.
2. Cite examples of words containing the /p/ and /b/ sounds.
3. Contrast pairs of words with /p/ and /b/ sounds.
4. Divide words into syllables accurately.

Keywords: Syllable Division, Consonant Sounds, /p/, /b/

Set Induction:

• Begin with a simple activity where pupils clap their hands to the number of syllables in words. Discuss how syllables help us break down and understand words better.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should have some basic knowledge of consonant sounds and syllables from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with words containing /p/ and /b/ sounds
• Syllable division worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio recordings of words with /p/ and /b/ sounds

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review previous lessons on phonemic awareness and syllable division. Connect to how understanding sounds and syllables improves reading and pronunciation.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Phonemic awareness
• Pronunciation
• Reading comprehension
• Syllable division

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Syllable division worksheets
• Audio player

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio recordings
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Syllable Division:

• Definition: Syllable division is breaking a word into its individual sounds or beats.
• Examples:
  • Example 1: “Com-put-er” (3 syllables)
  • Example 2: “Pen-cil” (2 syllables)
  • Example 3: “Ta-ble” (2 syllables)
  • Example 4: “Win-dow” (2 syllables)
  • Example 5: “But-ter-fly” (3 syllables)

2. Consonant Sounds /p/ and /b/:

• Sound /p/: Produced by pressing the lips together and releasing a burst of air (e.g., pen, pat).
• Sound /b/: Produced by pressing the lips together and releasing a burst of air with voice (e.g., bat, bag).

Examples:

• Words with /p/: pen, pat, pig, pop, pan
• Words with /b/: bat, bag, big, bob, bus

Evaluation:

1. Which sound is produced by pressing the lips together? a) /p/
   b) /b/
   c) /k/
   d) /t/
2. What is the syllable division for the word “table”? a) Ta-ble
   b) Tab-le
   c) Ta-ble
   d) Ta-ble
3. Which of these words contains the /p/ sound? a) Bag
   b) Pat
   c) Bat
   d) Bus
4. How many syllables are in the word “butterfly”? a) 2
   b) 3
   c) 4
   d) 1
5. Which sound is voiced, /p/ or /b/? a) /p/
   b) /b/
   c) /p/
   d) Neither
6. Which word has the /b/ sound? a) Pen
   b) Pop
   c) Bag
   d) Pat
7. How many syllables does the word “pencil” have? a) 1
   b) 2
   c) 3
   d) 4
8. Which of the following words contains /p/ and has 2 syllables? a) Pop
   b) Pen
   c) Paper
   d) Bag
9. What is the syllable division of the word “window”? a) Win-dow
   b) Win-dow
   c) Win-dow
   d) Win-dow
10. Which word has the /b/ sound? a) Pig
    b) Bag
    c) Pat
    d) Pen

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are syllables and why are they important?
   • Syllables help break down words into manageable parts for better pronunciation and understanding.
2. Can you provide a word with the /p/ sound?
   • Examples: “pen,” “pat”
3. What is the difference between the sounds /p/ and /b/?
   • /p/ is voiceless and /b/ is voiced.
4. How do you divide a word into syllables?
   • By breaking the word into its sound beats or parts.
5. Give an example of a word with the /b/ sound.
   • Examples: “bat,” “bag”
6. How many syllables are in the word “pencil”?
   • 2 syllables.
7. Can you give an example of a word with both /p/ and /b/ sounds?
   • “Paper” (contains /p/) and “bag” (contains /b/).
8. How does syllable division help in pronunciation?
   • It helps to understand and correctly pronounce each part of the word.
9. Give an example of a word with /p/ and its syllable division.
   • “Paper” (Pa-per).
10. What are some common words with the /b/ sound?
    • Examples: “big,” “bag.”

Presentation:

Step 1:

• Review the concept of syllable division and consonant sounds from previous lessons.

Step 2:

• Introduce the consonant sounds /p/ and /b/, provide examples, and explain their pronunciation. Demonstrate syllable division with sample words.

Step 3:

• Engage pupils in identifying and practicing the sounds and syllable division through exercises and examples.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Model the pronunciation of /p/ and /b/ sounds.
• Demonstrate syllable division using examples.
• Guide pupils in practicing sounds and syllable division.

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice pronouncing /p/ and /b/ sounds with provided examples.
• Divide words into syllables and write them correctly.
• Participate in activities and exercises focusing on /p/ and /b/ sounds.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils on their ability to correctly pronounce /p/ and /b/ sounds and their skill in syllable division.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the sound of the letter ‘p’?
   • /p/
2. How do you divide the word “pencil”?
   • Pen-cil
3. Which word contains the /b/ sound?
   • Bag
4. How many syllables are in “butterfly”?
   • 3
5. What is the difference between /p/ and /b/?
   • /p/ is voiceless and /b/ is voiced
6. Which word has the /p/ sound and has 2 syllables?
   • Paper
7. What is the syllable division of the word “window”?
   • Win-dow
8. Which sound is produced by pressing the lips together and releasing a burst of air?
   • /p/
9. Give an example of a word with the /b/ sound.
   • Bag
10. What does syllable division help with?
    • Pronunciation and understanding of words

Conclusion:

• Review the day’s lesson on syllable division and the consonant sounds /p/ and /b/. Have pupils demonstrate their understanding by dividing words into syllables and practicing the pronunciation of the sounds. Mark their work and provide feedback on their progress