Introduction to Long Vowel Sounds Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Phonetics Awareness /Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Long Vowel Sounds
Sub-topic: Introduction to Long Vowel Sounds
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify and pronounce long vowel sounds.
2. Differentiate between long vowel sounds in various words.
3. Use long vowel sounds correctly in sentences.

Key Words:

• Long vowel
• Sound
• Pronunciation
• Example

Set Induction:

Start with a short, engaging story or rhyme that highlights long vowel sounds. For example, a story about a “kite” and a “bike” to emphasize the long ‘i’ sound.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should be familiar with the concept of vowels and their basic sounds.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures and words
• Chart with vowel sounds
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio recordings of vowel sounds

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review short vowel sounds from the previous lesson. Explain that long vowel sounds are pronounced differently and are typically heard in words where the vowel sound is stretched.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Phonemic awareness
• Pronunciation
• Listening and speaking skills

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Chart with vowel sounds
• Worksheets for practice

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Whiteboard
• Audio recordings

Content:

1. Introduction to Long Vowel Sounds:
   • /a:/ as in “car”
   • /e:/ as in “seat”
   • /i:/ as in “bike”
   • /o:/ as in “home”
   • /u:/ as in “blue”
2. Examples of Long Vowel Sounds:
   • /a:/: car, bar, star
   • /e:/: seat, meet, street
   • /i:/: bike, kite, nine
   • /o:/: home, stone, boat
   • /u:/: blue, fruit, tune

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are long vowel sounds?
2. Can you give examples of words with long vowel sounds?
3. How do we pronounce the long vowel sound in “bike”?
4. What is the difference between “seat” and “set”?
5. Why is it important to learn long vowel sounds?

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, focusing on short vowel sounds and their importance in pronunciation.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining long vowel sounds, using examples and visual aids.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples of long vowel sounds, providing correction and guidance as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Present the topic using flashcards and charts.
2. Model pronunciation of each long vowel sound.
3. Conduct listening and speaking exercises.
4. Provide examples and correct pronunciation errors.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Repeat long vowel sounds after the teacher.
2. Match words with pictures that show long vowel sounds.
3. Complete worksheets with long vowel sound exercises.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. Fill in the blank: The sound in “car” is a long ___ sound.
   a) /a:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /o:/
2. Fill in the blank: The word “meet” has a long ___ sound.
   a) /a:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /u:/
3. Fill in the blank: In the word “bike,” the vowel sound is ___.
   a) /i:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /a:/
   d) /o:/
4. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “stone” is a long ___ sound.
   a) /i:/
   b) /o:/
   c) /e:/
   d) /u:/
5. Fill in the blank: “Blue” contains a long ___ sound.
   a) /u:/
   b) /i:/
   c) /a:/
   d) /e:/
6. Fill in the blank: The word “kite” has a long ___ sound.
   a) /a:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /o:/
7. Fill in the blank: The sound in “fruit” is a long ___ sound.
   a) /u:/
   b) /e:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /o:/
8. Fill in the blank: “Bar” contains a long ___ sound.
   a) /a:/
   b) /i:/
   c) /e:/
   d) /u:/
9. Fill in the blank: In “home,” the vowel sound is ___.
   a) /e:/
   b) /i:/
   c) /o:/
   d) /a:/
10. Fill in the blank: The word “nine” has a long ___ sound.
    a) /o:/
    b) /u:/
    c) /i:/
    d) /e:/
11. Fill in the blank: The vowel sound in “fruit” is ___ .
    a) /u:/
    b) /i:/
    c) /e:/
    d) /a:/
12. Fill in the blank: In “seat,” the vowel sound is a long ___ sound.
    a) /e:/
    b) /i:/
    c) /o:/
    d) /u:/
13. Fill in the blank: The word “boat” has a long ___ sound.
    a) /a:/
    b) /e:/
    c) /o:/
    d) /i:/
14. Fill in the blank: The sound in “tune” is a long ___ sound.
    a) /u:/
    b) /e:/
    c) /o:/
    d) /i:/
15. Fill in the blank: “Star” contains a long ___ sound.
    a) /a:/
    b) /e:/
    c) /i:/
    d) /o:/

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the students’ work and provide feedback. Correct any pronunciation errors and reinforce the correct long vowel sounds.

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