Sound Identification Phonemic Awareness Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 8

Subject: English Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 7 years

Topic: Sound Identification

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify and isolate specific sounds in familiar words.
2. Understand the concept of phonemic awareness through practical exercises.
3. Apply sound identification skills to enhance their reading and pronunciation.

Keywords

• Sound Identification
• Phonemic Awareness
• Isolate Sounds
• Familiar Words

Set Induction

Start with a fun listening game where students listen to short words or phrases and identify specific sounds within them. Use examples like “cat” (identify the /k/ sound), “dog” (identify the /d/ sound), etc.

Entry Behavior

Students should have basic knowledge of phonemes and be able to recognize simple sounds in words.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with words containing target sounds
• Audio recordings of words and phrases
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review previously learned phonemes (/ɜː/, /ɔː/, /aɪ/, /eɪ/, etc.) and discuss their importance in reading and pronunciation.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading (through sound identification)
• Writing (by practicing sounds in words)

Learning Materials

• Phonics workbook (for additional practice)
• Digital or physical flashcards with target words
• Audio recordings of phonemic exercises

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with words containing target sounds
• Audio recordings of words and phrases for listening exercises

Content

1. Explanation of Sound Identification:
   • Sound identification involves recognizing and isolating specific sounds (phonemes) in words.
   • Today, we will practice identifying sounds like /k/, /d/, /s/, etc., in familiar words.
2. Examples of Words:
   • /k/: cat, kite, cake
   • /d/: dog, doll, door
   • /s/: sun, socks, snake

Questions

1. Identify the sound in “cat”:
   a) /d/
   b) /k/
   c) /s/
   d) /t/
2. Identify the sound in “dog”:
   a) /k/
   b) /d/
   c) /s/
   d) /g/
3. What sound is in “sun”?
   a) /m/
   b) /s/
   c) /n/
   d) /t/
4. What sound is in “cake”?
   a) /k/
   b) /c/
   c) /s/
   d) /t/
5. Identify the sound in “snake”:
   a) /n/
   b) /s/
   c) /k/
   d) /e/

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is sound identification?
   Sound identification is recognizing and isolating specific sounds (phonemes) in words.
2. Why is sound identification important?
   It helps us understand how words are formed and pronounced correctly.
3. Can you give an example of a word with the sound /k/?
   Yes, “cat” has the sound /k/.
4. What about the sound /d/?
   “Dog” contains the sound /d/.
5. How do you isolate a sound in a word?
   Focus on hearing and saying the individual sound clearly.
6. What if a word has more than one sound?
   We listen carefully and identify each sound separately.
7. What other sounds will we practice today?
   We will also practice /s/ and /t/ sounds.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revising Previous Knowledge
   • Review the phonemes learned in previous lessons.
   • Briefly discuss their importance in reading and speaking.
2. Step 2: Introducing Sound Identification
   • Explain the concept of identifying and isolating sounds in words.
   • Use flashcards and audio recordings to demonstrate examples.
3. Step 3: Practicing with Words
   • Have students practice identifying sounds in words from flashcards.
   • Encourage them to say the word and identify the initial, middle, or ending sound.

Teacher’s Activities

• Guide students through examples of sound identification.
• Use visual aids and interactive methods to engage students.
• Provide feedback and correction during practice exercises.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen attentively to sound examples.
• Practice saying words and identifying specific sounds.
• Participate in fill-in-the-blank questions and discussions.

Assessment

• Observe students’ ability to identify sounds correctly in words.
• Review completed worksheets or exercises for accuracy.

Evaluation Questions

1. What sound is in “cat”?
2. What sound is in “dog”?
3. Can you identify the sound in “sun”?
4. What sound do you hear in “cake”?
5. Identify the sound in “snake”.

Conclusion

• Recap the key points of sound identification.
• Encourage students to practice identifying sounds in everyday words.