Phonic Pronunciation of Diphthongs (/aɪ/, /eɪ/, etc.) Phonemic Awareness Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness
Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Topic: Phonemic Awareness
Sub-topic: Phonic Pronunciation of Diphthongs (/aɪ/, /eɪ/, etc.)
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify diphthong sounds /aɪ/ and /eɪ/.
- Produce these diphthong sounds correctly.
- Distinguish these sounds from one another by pronouncing them correctly in words and sentences.
Keywords
- Diphthong
- Phoneme
- Pronounce
- Discriminate
Set Induction
Start with a short, engaging story that includes words with the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/. Ask students to listen and identify the diphthongs they hear.
Entry Behavior
Students can recognize and pronounce basic vowel sounds.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with words containing /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ sounds
- Audio recordings of words and sentences
- Charts with example words
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Discuss with students the vowel sounds they have learned previously. Ask them to give examples of words with those sounds.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Phonics workbook
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Audio recordings
- Whiteboard
- Markers
Content
- Explanation of Phonemic Awareness:
- Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
- Today, we will focus on the diphthongs /aɪ/ (as in “high”) and /eɪ/ (as in “day”).
- Examples of Words:
- /aɪ/: high, light, night, sight, fight
- /eɪ/: day, play, say, way, clay
Evaluation
- The sound in “high” is /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /aɪ/
c) /i/
d) /o/ - The sound in “day” is /__/.
a) /aɪ/
b) /u/
c) /eɪ/
d) /i/ - “Light” contains the sound /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /aɪ/
c) /a/
d) /o/ - “Play” contains the sound /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /a/
c) /aɪ/
d) /i/ - The sound in “night” is /__/.
a) /o/
b) /eɪ/
c) /i/
d) /aɪ/ - “Say” contains the sound /__/.
a) /i/
b) /eɪ/
c) /aɪ/
d) /a/ - The sound in “sight” is /__/.
a) /aɪ/
b) /eɪ/
c) /i/
d) /o/ - “Way” contains the sound /__/.
a) /aɪ/
b) /e/
c) /eɪ/
d) /i/ - The sound in “fight” is /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /aɪ/
c) /a/
d) /o/ - “Clay” contains the sound /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /aɪ/
c) /a/
d) /i/ - The sound in “high” is /__/.
a) /o/
b) /eɪ/
c) /aɪ/
d) /e/ - “Day” contains the sound /__/.
a) /aɪ/
b) /a/
c) /eɪ/
d) /i/ - The sound in “light” is /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /o/
c) /aɪ/
d) /i/ - “Play” contains the sound /__/.
a) /eɪ/
b) /aɪ/
c) /o/
d) /i/ - The sound in “fight” is /__/.
a) /aɪ/
b) /o/
c) /eɪ/
d) /i/
Class Activity Discussion
- What is phonemic awareness?
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. - Why is phonemic awareness important?
It is important because it helps children learn to read and spell. - What is a phoneme?
A phoneme is a single sound in a word. - What are diphthongs?
Diphthongs are sounds formed by combining two vowels in a single syllable. - What diphthongs are we learning today?
We are learning the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/. - Can you give an example of a word with the diphthong /aɪ/?
Yes, “high” has the diphthong /aɪ/. - Can you give an example of a word with the diphthong /eɪ/?
Yes, “day” has the diphthong /eɪ/. - What sound do you hear in the word “light”?
The sound /aɪ/. - What sound do you hear in the word “play”?
The sound /eɪ/. - How do you pronounce the diphthong /aɪ/?
It sounds like the “i” in “high”. - How do you pronounce the diphthong /eɪ/?
It sounds like the “ay” in “day”. - Why is it important to pronounce sounds correctly?
Correct pronunciation helps us communicate clearly. - What is stress in a sentence?
Stress is when we make one part of the word or sentence sound stronger. - What is intonation?
Intonation is the rise and fall of our voice when we speak. - Why is stress important?
Stress helps us understand which parts of the sentence are important.
Presentation
- Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Briefly review the vowel sounds learned in the previous lesson.
- Ask students to recall and give examples of those sounds.
- Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Introduce the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ with examples.
- Use flashcards and audio recordings to demonstrate the sounds.
- Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Allow students to try pronouncing the diphthongs.
- Encourage them to come up with words containing these sounds.
- Correct any mispronunciations and provide positive feedback.
Teacher’s Activities
- Demonstrate the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ using clear examples.
- Use flashcards and audio recordings for reinforcement.
- Guide students through reading and writing exercises.
- Provide corrective feedback and encouragement.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen attentively to the sounds.
- Practice pronouncing the diphthongs.
- Participate in reading and writing exercises.
- Answer fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.
Assessment
- Observe students’ ability to pronounce the diphthongs correctly.
- Review their written sentences for correct use of stress and intonation.
- Conduct a short quiz with the fill-in-the-blank questions.
Evaluation Questions
- What sound do you hear in “high”?
- What sound do you hear in “day”?
- How do you pronounce /aɪ/?
- How do you pronounce /eɪ/?
- Can you give an example of a word with the diphthong /aɪ/?
- Can you give an example of a word with the diphthong /eɪ/?
- What is stress in a sentence?
- What is intonation?
- Why is stress important?
- Why is intonation important?
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provide necessary corrections.
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice the diphthongs at home.