Mastering Intonation Patterns and Word Endings for Effective Communication Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Learn intonation patterns and word endings in this engaging Primary 5 lesson.
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 10 years
Topic: Intonation Patterns in Statements, Questions, Commands, and Requests; Word Endings (ed, ing)
Sub-topic: Speech Work and Phonemic Awareness/Diction
Duration: 1 hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and describe intonation patterns such as falling, rising, falling-rising, and rising-falling.
- Explain how intonation patterns work in statements, questions, commands, and requests.
- Construct sentences with proper intonation patterns.
- Perform a short play using correct intonation for effective communication.
- Recognize and use word endings (ed, ing) in context.
Keywords: Intonation, Falling Intonation, Rising Intonation, Word Endings, Statements, Questions, Commands, Requests
Set Induction:
- Start with a fun activity where pupils listen to different sentences with various intonation patterns and guess the type of sentence and the emotion conveyed.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils should have basic knowledge of sentence structures and some experience with sentence intonation.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with intonation patterns
- Examples of sentences and short dialogues
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio recordings of sentences with different intonation patterns
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Review the concept of intonation and its importance in speech. Connect this to previous lessons on pronunciation and sentence structure.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication
- Pronunciation
- Listening and comprehension
- Sentence construction
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards
- Audio recordings
- Example sentences
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- English Grammar Textbooks for Primary 5
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Audio player
- Whiteboard and markers
Content:
1. Intonation Patterns:
- Falling Intonation: Used in statements and commands (e.g., “I am going home.”)
- Rising Intonation: Used in questions (e.g., “Are you coming?”)
- Falling-Rising Intonation: Used to show uncertainty or surprise (e.g., “I thought you were coming.”)
- Rising-Falling Intonation: Used to show emphasis or finality (e.g., “You need to finish this now.”)
2. Word Endings:
- -ed: Past tense (e.g., walked, played)
- -ing: Present participle (e.g., walking, playing)
Examples:
- Statements: “She walked to school.” (Falling intonation)
- Questions: “Did she walk to school?” (Rising intonation)
- Commands: “Please close the door.” (Falling intonation)
- Requests: “Could you please close the door?” (Rising intonation)
Evaluation:
- Which intonation is used in a command? a) Rising
b) Falling
c) Rising-Falling
d) Falling-Rising - How does a rising intonation usually function in a sentence? a) Shows finality
b) Indicates a question
c) Conveys a statement
d) Expresses certainty - What is the ending of the word “playing”? a) -ed
b) -ing
c) -ed
d) -ing - Which pattern is used in a statement? a) Rising
b) Falling
c) Rising-Falling
d) Falling-Rising - How is a question generally intonated? a) Rising
b) Falling
c) Rising-Falling
d) Falling-Rising - What is the correct intonation for “I need help”? a) Rising
b) Falling
c) Rising-Falling
d) Falling-Rising - In the sentence “He has walked home,” which word ending is used? a) -ed
b) -ing
c) -ed
d) -ing - Which sentence uses falling intonation? a) “Can you help me?”
b) “She is going home.”
c) “Do you have a pencil?”
d) “Are you coming?” - What type of intonation is used for surprise? a) Rising
b) Falling
c) Falling-Rising
d) Rising-Falling - Which word contains the -ing ending? a) Played
b) Walking
c) Watched
d) Closed
Class Activity Discussion:
- What are the four main intonation patterns?
- Falling, Rising, Falling-Rising, Rising-Falling.
- Can you give an example of a sentence with rising intonation?
- “Are you ready?”
- What does falling intonation usually indicate?
- It indicates a statement or command.
- How do you use intonation in polite requests?
- Use rising intonation to show politeness.
- Give an example of a command with falling intonation.
- “Please sit down.”
- What is the purpose of the -ed ending in words?
- It indicates the past tense.
- Can you provide a sentence with the -ing ending?
- “She is swimming in the pool.”
- How do intonation patterns affect meaning?
- They help convey the intended emotion or type of sentence.
- Give an example of a sentence with falling-rising intonation.
- “I thought you said you would come.”
- How is intonation used in a question?
- It typically rises at the end of the question.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- Review previous lessons on phonemic awareness and intonation patterns.
Step 2:
- Introduce new intonation patterns and their usage in different types of sentences. Explain word endings and their functions.
Step 3:
- Engage pupils in creating sentences and performing short plays using the intonation patterns. Practice constructing sentences with word endings.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Model and practice intonation patterns.
- Guide pupils in constructing sentences and using correct intonation.
- Assist pupils in acting out short dialogues or plays using intonation patterns.
Learners’ Activities:
- Practice sentences with various intonation patterns.
- Perform short plays demonstrating proper intonation.
- Construct sentences with the correct use of word endings.
Assessment:
- Evaluate pupils on their ability to identify and use different intonation patterns and word endings accurately.
Conclusion:
- Review the key concepts of intonation patterns and word endings. Pupils will demonstrate understanding through sentence construction and performance activities.
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