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:
- Recognize and pronounce the sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ correctly.
- Cite examples of words containing /ʃ/ and /tʃ/.
- Contrast pairs of words with /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds.
- 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:
- Which word contains the /ʃ/ sound? a) Chair
b) Shoes
c) Cheese
d) Chop
- The /tʃ/ sound is found in which word? a) Shirt
b) Ship
c) Cheese
d) Shower
- In the word “she,” the /ʃ/ sound is: a) Voiced
b) Voiceless
c) Bilabial
d) Dental
- Which word has the /tʃ/ sound? a) Ship
b) Share
c) Child
d) Shine
- The word “cheese” contains which sound? a) /ʃ/
b) /tʃ/
c) /p/
d) /f/
- In a rising intonation, the pitch: a) Stays the same
b) Falls
c) Rises
d) Is flat
- 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
- Which sentence shows falling intonation? a) “Are you sure?”
b) “I can’t wait!”
c) “I have finished.”
d) “Did you see that?”
- The word “shirt” contains the: a) /tʃ/ sound
b) /ʃ/ sound
c) /p/ sound
d) /f/ sound
- In the sentence “I got an A!” the intonation shows: a) Surprise
b) Disinterest
c) Confusion
d) Boredom
Class Activity Discussion:
- What is the /ʃ/ sound and where can you hear it in words?
- It is a voiceless sound, as in “shoes” and “she.”
- What is the /tʃ/ sound and where is it used?
- It is an affricate sound found in “chair” and “cheese.”
- How do /ʃ/ and /tʃ/ sounds differ?
- /ʃ/ is a fricative, while /tʃ/ is an affricate.
- How does intonation affect a sentence?
- It changes the pitch and can convey different emotions or meanings.
- Can you give an example of rising intonation?
- How do you make a polite request using rising intonation?
- Use a question format with a rising pitch at the end.
- What is a word with the /tʃ/ sound?
- How would you contrast the sounds /ʃ/ and /tʃ/?
- Practice saying words with each sound and observe the mouth movements.
- Why is intonation important in speech?
- It helps convey the intended meaning and emotion.
- Give an example of falling intonation.
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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