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:

1. Identify and describe intonation patterns such as falling, rising, falling-rising, and rising-falling.
2. Explain how intonation patterns work in statements, questions, commands, and requests.
3. Construct sentences with proper intonation patterns.
4. Perform a short play using correct intonation for effective communication.
5. 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:

1. Which intonation is used in a command? a) Rising
   b) Falling
   c) Rising-Falling
   d) Falling-Rising
2. How does a rising intonation usually function in a sentence? a) Shows finality
   b) Indicates a question
   c) Conveys a statement
   d) Expresses certainty
3. What is the ending of the word “playing”? a) -ed
   b) -ing
   c) -ed
   d) -ing
4. Which pattern is used in a statement? a) Rising
   b) Falling
   c) Rising-Falling
   d) Falling-Rising
5. How is a question generally intonated? a) Rising
   b) Falling
   c) Rising-Falling
   d) Falling-Rising
6. What is the correct intonation for “I need help”? a) Rising
   b) Falling
   c) Rising-Falling
   d) Falling-Rising
7. In the sentence “He has walked home,” which word ending is used? a) -ed
   b) -ing
   c) -ed
   d) -ing
8. 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?”
9. What type of intonation is used for surprise? a) Rising
   b) Falling
   c) Falling-Rising
   d) Rising-Falling
10. Which word contains the -ing ending? a) Played
    b) Walking
    c) Watched
    d) Closed

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are the four main intonation patterns?
   • Falling, Rising, Falling-Rising, Rising-Falling.
2. Can you give an example of a sentence with rising intonation?
   • “Are you ready?”
3. What does falling intonation usually indicate?
   • It indicates a statement or command.
4. How do you use intonation in polite requests?
   • Use rising intonation to show politeness.
5. Give an example of a command with falling intonation.
   • “Please sit down.”
6. What is the purpose of the -ed ending in words?
   • It indicates the past tense.
7. Can you provide a sentence with the -ing ending?
   • “She is swimming in the pool.”
8. How do intonation patterns affect meaning?
   • They help convey the intended emotion or type of sentence.
9. Give an example of a sentence with falling-rising intonation.
   • “I thought you said you would come.”
10. 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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