Introduction to Short Vowel Sounds Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Phonetics Awareness /Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Topic: Short Vowel Sounds
Sub-topic: Introduction to Short Vowel Sounds
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

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

Key Words:

• Short vowel
• Sound
• Pronunciation
• Example

Set Induction:

Start with a fun song or rhyme that emphasizes short vowel sounds. For example, use a simple chant or song with words like “cat,” “dog,” and “sun.”

Entry Behaviour:

Students should be familiar with the basic concept of vowels and able to recognize letters.

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 the concept of vowels from previous lessons. Explain that short vowel sounds are the basic vowel sounds heard in many common words.

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 Short Vowel Sounds:
   • /a/ as in “cat”
   • /e/ as in “pen”
   • /i/ as in “sit”
   • /o/ as in “top”
   • /u/ as in “sun”
2. Examples of Short Vowel Sounds:
   • /a/: cat, bat, hat
   • /e/: bed, red, pen
   • /i/: pig, sit, lid
   • /o/: dog, box, hot
   • /u/: bus, cup, sun

Class Activity Discussion:

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

Presentation:

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

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

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

Teacher’s Activities:

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

Learners’ Activities:

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

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. The sound in “cat” is a short ___ sound.
   a) /a/
   b) /e/
   c) /i/
   d) /o/
2. The word “pen” has a short ___ sound.
   a) /a/
   b) /e/
   c) /i/
   d) /u/
3. In the word “sit,” the vowel sound is ___ .
   a) /i/
   b) /o/
   c) /u/
   d) /a/
4. The vowel sound in “hot” is a short ___ sound.
   a) /a/
   b) /e/
   c) /i/
   d) /o/
5. “Sun” contains a short ___ sound.
   a) /e/
   b) /i/
   c) /u/
   d) /a/
6. The word “bat” has a short ___ sound.
   a) /e/
   b) /i/
   c) /a/
   d) /o/
7. The sound in “bus” is a short ___ sound.
   a) /u/
   b) /i/
   c) /e/
   d) /a/
8. “Box” contains a short ___ sound.
   a) /o/
   b) /u/
   c) /i/
   d) /a/
9. In “bed,” the vowel sound is ___ .
   a) /e/
   b) /i/
   c) /o/
   d) /u/
10. The word “lid” has a short ___ sound.
    a) /i/
    b) /a/
    c) /o/
    d) /e/
11. The vowel sound in “dog” is a short ___ sound.
    a) /o/
    b) /e/
    c) /i/
    d) /a/
12. The word “pig” contains a short ___ sound.
    a) /a/
    b) /i/
    c) /e/
    d) /o/
13. In “cup,” the vowel sound is ___ .
    a) /u/
    b) /e/
    c) /i/
    d) /a/
14. The word “hat” has a short ___ sound.
    a) /a/
    b) /o/
    c) /i/
    d) /u/
15. The vowel sound in “bus” is ___ .
    a) /u/
    b) /o/
    c) /i/
    d) /e/

Conclusion:

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

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• Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes