Consonant Sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/, and Intonation in Sentences Phonemic Awareness Diction Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Explore consonant sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/, and intonation in sentences in this Primary 5 lesson.

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 10 years
Topic: Consonant Sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/; Intonation in Sentences
Sub-topic: Phonemic Awareness/Diction/Speech Work
Duration: 1 hour

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

1. Recognize and pronounce the sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ correctly.
2. Cite examples of words containing /ʃ/ and /tʃ/.
3. Contrast pairs of words with /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds.
4. Demonstrate correct intonation in sentences.

Keywords: Consonant Sounds, /ʃ/, /tʃ/, Intonation, Pronunciation

Set Induction:

• Start with a short listening exercise where pupils hear sentences with varying intonation. Discuss how the tone changes the meaning.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should have basic knowledge of different sounds and sentence structure.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with words containing /ʃ/ and /tʃ/
• Audio recordings of words and sentences
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review previous lessons on consonant sounds and phonemic awareness.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary building
• Sentence intonation
• Listening and comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio player for sound practice
• Intonation charts

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• English Grammar Textbooks for Primary 5

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio recordings
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Consonant Sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/:

• /ʃ/: Voiceless post-alveolar fricative (e.g., she, shoes, shy, wish).
• /tʃ/: Voiceless post-alveolar affricate (e.g., chop, chair, cheese, choose).

Examples and Practice:

• Words with /ʃ/: Shirt, Shower, Ship, Shine, Share.
• Words with /tʃ/: Chop, Child, Church, Chain, Cheese.

2. Intonation in Sentences:

• Definition: The rise and fall in pitch while speaking that can change the meaning or emotion of a sentence.
• Examples:
  • Question: “Are you coming?” (rising intonation at the end).
  • Statement: “I am coming.” (falling intonation at the end).
  • Excitement: “I got an A!” (high pitch, rising intonation).
  • Surprise: “Really?” (rising pitch at the end).

Evaluation:

1. Which word contains the /ʃ/ sound? a) Chair
   b) Shoes
   c) Cheese
   d) Chop
2. The /tʃ/ sound is found in which word? a) Shirt
   b) Ship
   c) Cheese
   d) Shower
3. In the word “she,” the /ʃ/ sound is: a) Voiced
   b) Voiceless
   c) Bilabial
   d) Dental
4. Which word has the /tʃ/ sound? a) Ship
   b) Share
   c) Child
   d) Shine
5. The word “cheese” contains which sound? a) /ʃ/
   b) /tʃ/
   c) /p/
   d) /f/
6. In a rising intonation, the pitch: a) Stays the same
   b) Falls
   c) Rises
   d) Is flat
7. How does intonation affect meaning in a question? a) It changes the pitch
   b) It makes the sentence a statement
   c) It has no effect
   d) It changes the tense
8. Which sentence shows falling intonation? a) “Are you sure?”
   b) “I can’t wait!”
   c) “I have finished.”
   d) “Did you see that?”
9. The word “shirt” contains the: a) /tʃ/ sound
   b) /ʃ/ sound
   c) /p/ sound
   d) /f/ sound
10. In the sentence “I got an A!” the intonation shows: a) Surprise
    b) Disinterest
    c) Confusion
    d) Boredom

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is the /ʃ/ sound and where can you hear it in words?
   • It is a voiceless sound, as in “shoes” and “she.”
2. What is the /tʃ/ sound and where is it used?
   • It is an affricate sound found in “chair” and “cheese.”
3. How do /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds differ?
   • /ʃ/ is a fricative, while /tʃ/ is an affricate.
4. How does intonation affect a sentence?
   • It changes the pitch and can convey different emotions or meanings.
5. Can you give an example of rising intonation?
   • “Are you coming?”
6. How do you make a polite request using rising intonation?
   • Use a question format with a rising pitch at the end.
7. What is a word with the /tʃ/ sound?
   • “Chair” or “cheese.”
8. How would you contrast the sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/?
   • Practice saying words with each sound and observe the mouth movements.
9. Why is intonation important in speech?
   • It helps convey the intended meaning and emotion.
10. Give an example of falling intonation.
    • “I am going home.”

Presentation:

Step 1:

• Review previous lesson on contrasting sounds and intonation.

Step 2:

• Introduce the /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds with examples. Discuss intonation in sentences and its impact on meaning.

Step 3:

• Engage pupils in activities to practice pronunciation and intonation. Use flashcards and sentences to illustrate concepts.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate correct pronunciation of /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds.
• Explain and model intonation patterns.
• Guide pupils in creating sentences with the studied sounds and intonation patterns.

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice pronouncing words with /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds.
• Identify and use intonation in sentences.
• Participate in discussions and exercises on pronunciation and intonation.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils on their ability to pronounce /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds correctly and use intonation appropriately in sentences.

Conclusion:

• Review key points about the sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ and intonation. Pupils will demonstrate their understanding through pronunciation exercises and sentence practice.

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