Mid Term Assessment and Review for Primary 4 Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Phonetics Awareness /Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 9 years
Topic: Mid Term Assessment and Break
Sub-topic: Assessment and Review
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Demonstrate understanding of vowel and consonant sounds learned so far.
2. Perform well in the assessment of vowel and consonant sounds.
3. Reflect on their learning and prepare for further lessons.

Key Words:

• Assessment
• Review
• Vowel Sounds
• Consonant Sounds

Set Induction:

Start with a brief review of the vowel and consonant sounds covered in previous weeks. Use a fun and interactive recap activity.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should be familiar with the vowel and consonant sounds covered in the previous weeks.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Assessment worksheets
• Review flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students should recall the vowel and consonant sounds learned in previous weeks. This review will help consolidate their understanding and identify areas needing improvement.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Assessment skills
• Reflection and self-evaluation
• Revision techniques

Learning Materials:

• Worksheets with vowel and consonant sound exercises
• Review flashcards with examples

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Worksheets
• Flashcards
• Whiteboard

Content:

1. Assessment:
   • Evaluate students’ understanding of vowel and consonant sounds through a written test and oral questioning.
   • Cover short and long vowel sounds, stops, fricatives, affricates, and nasals.
2. Review:
   • Brief recap of key vowel and consonant sounds.
   • Use flashcards and examples for review.
   • Allow students to discuss any difficulties they faced.
3. Break:
   • Provide time for rest and informal revision.
   • No new lessons are introduced; focus on relaxation and review.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What vowel sounds have we learned about?
2. Can you give examples of stop consonant sounds?
3. How do nasal consonant sounds differ from other consonants?
4. Which sound was most challenging for you?
5. How can we practice these sounds at home?

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the vowel and consonant sounds covered in previous weeks using flashcards and examples.

Step 2: The teacher administers the assessment, including both written and oral questions, to evaluate students’ understanding.

Step 3: The teacher provides time for students to rest, review their work, and discuss any difficulties with their peers or the teacher.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Conduct the assessment using prepared worksheets and oral questions.
2. Provide feedback and support during the review.
3. Facilitate a break for rest and informal discussion.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Complete the assessment worksheets.
2. Participate in the review activity by answering questions and discussing their learning.
3. Enjoy the break and use the time to relax and reflect on their learning.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. The vowel sound in “cat” is a ___ sound.
   a) Short
   b) Long
   c) Nasal
   d) Affricate
2. The sound in “chip” is an example of a ___ consonant.
   a) Fricative
   b) Nasal
   c) Stop
   d) Affricate
3. The consonant sound in “sing” is a ___ sound.
   a) Stop
   b) Nasal
   c) Fricative
   d) Affricate
4. The long vowel sound in “moon” is ___ .
   a) /ʊ/
   b) /a:/
   c) /i:/
   d) /æ/
5. The vowel sound in “pen” is a ___ vowel sound.
   a) Short
   b) Long
   c) Nasal
   d) Fricative
6. The consonant sound in “jam” is an example of a ___ sound.
   a) Fricative
   b) Nasal
   c) Stop
   d) Affricate
7. The nasal sound in “man” is ___.
   a) /m/
   b) /s/
   c) /t/
   d) /p/
8. The vowel sound in “car” is a ___ sound.
   a) Long
   b) Short
   c) Nasal
   d) Affricate
9. The sound in “bat” is an example of a ___ vowel sound.
   a) Short
   b) Long
   c) Nasal
   d) Affricate
10. The sound in “no” is a ___ consonant sound.
    a) Fricative
    b) Nasal
    c) Stop
    d) Affricate
11. The vowel sound in “sheep” is ___ .
    a) /i:/
    b) /æ/
    c) /ɒ/
    d) /ʌ/
12. The sound in “chat” is an example of a ___ consonant sound.
    a) Stop
    b) Nasal
    c) Affricate
    d) Fricative
13. The consonant sound in “night” is a ___ sound.
    a) Fricative
    b) Nasal
    c) Affricate
    d) Stop
14. The vowel sound in “sit” is a ___ vowel sound.
    a) Short
    b) Long
    c) Nasal
    d) Affricate
15. The consonant sound in “leap” is a ___ sound.
    a) Stop
    b) Nasal
    c) Fricative
    d) Affricate

Conclusion:

The teacher will review the assessment results, provide individual feedback, and ensure students are prepared for the next lessons.

More Useful Links:

• Understanding Fricative Consonant Sounds Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Learning Affricate Consonant Sounds Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Mastering Nasal Consonant Sounds Phonemic Awareness / Diction English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6