Pronunciation of Multisyllabic Words Phonemic Awareness Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness
Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Topic: Phonemic Awareness
Sub-topic: Pronunciation of Multisyllabic Words
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify two- and three-syllable words in sentences.
- Produce two- and three-syllable words correctly.
- Use two- and three-syllable words in sentences.
Keywords
- Syllable
- Pronounce
- Identify
- Multisyllabic
Set Induction
Start with a clapping game where students clap the number of syllables they hear in a word. For example, “teacher” (clap-clap), “coffee” (clap-clap), “picture” (clap-clap), and “leather” (clap-clap).
Entry Behavior
Students can recognize and pronounce basic vowel sounds.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with two- and three-syllable words
- Audio recordings of words and sentences
- Charts with example words
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Discuss with students the concept of syllables using simple words they already know. Demonstrate how words can be broken down into syllables.
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 pronouncing multisyllabic words.
- Examples of Words:
- Two-syllable words: teacher, coffee, picture, leather
- Three-syllable words: banana, elephant, computer, beautiful
Evaluation
- “Teacher” has __ syllables.
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four - “Coffee” has __ syllables.
a) two
b) three
c) one
d) four - “Picture” has __ syllables.
a) one
b) three
c) two
d) four - “Leather” has __ syllables.
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four - “Banana” has __ syllables.
a) two
b) one
c) three
d) four - “Elephant” has __ syllables.
a) three
b) one
c) two
d) four - “Computer” has __ syllables.
a) four
b) three
c) two
d) one - “Beautiful” has __ syllables.
a) one
b) three
c) four
d) two - The word “teacher” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) one
b) three
c) two
d) four - The word “coffee” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) two
b) one
c) three
d) four - The word “picture” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) two
b) three
c) one
d) four - The word “leather” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) three
b) one
c) two
d) four - The word “banana” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) three
b) two
c) one
d) four - The word “elephant” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) two
b) three
c) one
d) four - The word “computer” is pronounced with __ syllables.
a) four
b) two
c) three
d) one
Class Activity Discussion
- What is a syllable?
A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken or written word. - How many syllables are in the word “teacher”?
There are two syllables in “teacher”. - How many syllables are in the word “coffee”?
There are two syllables in “coffee”. - How many syllables are in the word “picture”?
There are two syllables in “picture”. - How many syllables are in the word “leather”?
There are two syllables in “leather”. - How many syllables are in the word “banana”?
There are three syllables in “banana”. - How many syllables are in the word “elephant”?
There are three syllables in “elephant”. - How many syllables are in the word “computer”?
There are three syllables in “computer”. - How many syllables are in the word “beautiful”?
There are three syllables in “beautiful”. - Why is it important to break words into syllables?
It helps in pronouncing words correctly and improves reading skills. - Can you give an example of a two-syllable word?
Yes, “teacher” is a two-syllable word. - Can you give an example of a three-syllable word?
Yes, “banana” is a three-syllable word. - 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 helps children learn to read and spell. - How do you pronounce the word “coffee”?
Coffee is pronounced with two syllables: cof-fee.
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 concept of syllables and demonstrate how words can be broken down into syllables.
- Use flashcards and audio recordings to demonstrate the pronunciation of two- and three-syllable words.
- Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Allow students to try pronouncing the multisyllabic words.
- Encourage them to come up with sentences using these words.
- Correct any mispronunciations and provide positive feedback.
Teacher’s Activities
- Demonstrate the pronunciation of two- and three-syllable words 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 multisyllabic words.
- Participate in reading and writing exercises.
- Answer fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.
Assessment
- Observe students’ ability to pronounce the words correctly.
- Review their written sentences for correct use of syllables.
- Conduct a short quiz with the fill-in-the-blank questions.
Evaluation Questions
- How many syllables are in the word “teacher”?
- How many syllables are in the word “coffee”?
- How many syllables are in the word “picture”?
- How many syllables are in the word “leather”?
- How many syllables are in the word “banana”?
- How many syllables are in the word “elephant”?
- How many syllables are in the word “computer”?
- How many syllables are in the word “beautiful”?
- What is a syllable?
- Why is it important to break words into syllables?
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provide necessary corrections.
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice breaking words into syllables at home.