Vowels and Consonants Oral English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Class: JSS 2
Subject: Oral English
Topic: Revision of Sounds (Consonant and Vowel Sounds)
Sub-topic: Consonant and Vowel Sounds
Term: First Term
Week: Week 1

Set Induction: Begin with a quick activity, like playing a sound and having students identify whether it’s a consonant or vowel sound.

Previous Knowledge: Ensure students understand the basics of consonant and vowel sounds from the previous class.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and differentiate between consonant and vowel sounds.
• Pronounce consonant and vowel sounds accurately.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Pronunciation

Learning Materials:

• Audio recordings of various sounds
• Flashcards with examples of consonant and vowel sounds

Presentation: Step 1: Introduce the concept of consonant and vowel sounds, providing clear examples.
Step 2: Engage students in a discussion about the importance of accurate pronunciation in oral English.
Step 3: Use multimedia tools to reinforce understanding through interactive exercises.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate the pronunciation of selected sounds.
• Facilitate class discussions on the significance of clear pronunciation.
• Utilize multimedia tools for an interactive learning experience.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in identifying and pronouncing sounds.
• Engage in class discussions about the relevance of accurate pronunciation.
• Collaborate in interactive exercises using multimedia tools.

Evaluation on the Topic:

• Assess students through oral quizzes on consonant and vowel sounds.
• Review homework assignments where students practice pronunciation.
• Conduct a group activity where students demonstrate their understanding through real-life scenarios.

1. A sound produced without any form of obstruction to the airstream coming from the lungs is called a __________ sound.a) Consonant b) Vowel c) Diphthong d) None of the above
2. The English language is made up of ________ vowel sounds.a) 26 b) 20 c) 24 d) None of the above
3. The sound /i:/ can be found in the word ________.a) Be b) Hit c) Pit d) None of the above
4. A sound produced without any form of obstruction to the airstream coming from the lungs is called a b) Vowel sound.
5. The English language is made up of c) 24 vowel sounds.
6. The sound /i:/ can be found in the word a) Be.
7. The word “eve” contains the vowel sound b) /i/.
8. Pronounce the words below quietly and write out the particular vowel sound they contain.