First Term Review and Assessment for Primary 4 Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Phonetics Awareness /Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 9 years
Topic: First Term Review Assessment and Revision
Sub-topic: Review and Assessment
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Review and recall all vowel and consonant sounds studied during the term.
2. Demonstrate understanding through quizzes and interactive activities.
3. Identify and correct any misunderstandings regarding phonetics.

Key Words:

• Review
• Assessment
• Vowel Sounds
• Consonant Sounds
• Phonetics

Set Induction:

Start with a brief overview of the term’s topics. Engage students with a fun recap activity, such as a game or quiz, to refresh their memories.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should have knowledge of all vowel and consonant sounds covered throughout the term.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards of vowel and consonant sounds
• Quizzes and assessment sheets
• Interactive activities and games

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students will use their previous knowledge of vowel and consonant sounds to participate in review activities. This session aims to consolidate their understanding and address any gaps.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Review and recall
• Critical thinking
• Application of phonetic knowledge

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Quizzes
• Interactive activity materials

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with vowel and consonant sounds
• Quizzes for assessment
• Interactive game materials for review

Content:

1. Comprehensive Revision:
   • Vowel Sounds: Short vowels (/æ/, /e/, /ɪ/, /ɒ/, /ʌ/), Long vowels (/ɑ:/, /i:/, /u:/, /e:/, /o:/)
   • Consonant Sounds: Stops (/p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, /g/), Fricatives (/f/, /v/, /θ/, /ð/, /s/, /z/), Affricates (/tʃ/, /dʒ/), Nasals (/m/, /n/, /ŋ/), Liquids and Glides (/l/, /r/, /w/, /j/)
2. Assessment Activities:
   • Quizzes: Focus on identifying and differentiating between vowel and consonant sounds.
   • Interactive Games: Engage students in activities that test their understanding of phonetics.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are the differences between short and long vowel sounds?
2. How do you identify a stop consonant from a fricative?
3. Can you give examples of minimal pairs for nasal consonants?
4. How do affricates differ from other consonant sounds?
5. Practice saying words with different vowel and consonant sounds. What challenges do you face?

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises all vowel and consonant sounds using flashcards and interactive activities.

Step 2: The teacher conducts quizzes and assessments to evaluate students’ understanding of phonetic concepts.

Step 3: The teacher reviews quiz answers and provides feedback. Students can ask questions and clarify doubts.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Facilitate the revision session using flashcards and interactive activities.
2. Administer quizzes and assess students’ performance.
3. Provide feedback and address any areas of confusion.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Participate in review activities and quizzes.
2. Answer questions and engage in interactive games.
3. Discuss and clarify any misunderstandings with the teacher.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “cat” is ___.
   a) /æ/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /u:/
2. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “top” is ___.
   a) /t/
   b) /k/
   c) /s/
   d) /b/
3. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “moon” is ___.
   a) /o:/
   b) /e/
   c) /i/
   d) /æ/
4. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “shoe” is ___.
   a) /ʃ/
   b) /s/
   c) /t/
   d) /d/
5. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “bed” is ___.
   a) /e/
   b) /æ/
   c) /a:/
   d) /o:/
6. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “green” is ___.
   a) /g/
   b) /k/
   c) /f/
   d) /l/
7. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “car” is ___.
   a) /ɑ:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /ʌ/
8. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “jam” is ___.
   a) /dʒ/
   b) /tʃ/
   c) /b/
   d) /f/
9. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “sit” is ___.
   a) /ɪ/
   b) /æ/
   c) /e:/
   d) /u:/
10. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “fish” is ___.
    a) /f/
    b) /s/
    c) /θ/
    d) /dʒ/
11. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “bus” is ___.
    a) /ʌ/
    b) /e/
    c) /i:/
    d) /æ/
12. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “light” is ___.
    a) /l/
    b) /r/
    c) /n/
    d) /tʃ/
13. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “go” is ___.
    a) /o:/
    b) /a:/
    c) /e/
    d) /æ/
14. Fill in the blank: The consonant sound in “path” is ___.
    a) /θ/
    b) /ð/
    c) /p/
    d) /b/
15. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “book” is ___.
    a) /ʊ/
    b) /i:/
    c) /e/
    d) /æ/

Conclusion:

The teacher will review students’ quiz results, provide feedback, and ensure all topics have been understood. Address any final questions and prepare students for the examination.