Intonation Patterns and Word Endings Lesson for Primary| Edu Delight Tutors

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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