Speech Work: Minimal Pairs – Vowel Sounds /e/ and /i:/ Phonemic Awareness Diction Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 10 years
Topic: Silent Letters in Words
Sub-topic: Speech Work: Minimal Pairs – Vowel Sounds /e/ and /i:/
Duration: 1 hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Recognize and pronounce the vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/ correctly.
- Generate ten words containing the sounds /e/ and /i:/.
- Contrast between the sounds when used in words.
- Construct sentences using pairs of words that contain these vowel sounds.
Keywords: Vowel sounds, /e/ sound, /i:/ sound, Pronunciation, Minimal pairs, Silent letters
Set Induction:
- Begin the lesson by saying a few pairs of words that highlight the difference between the /e/ and /i:/ sounds, such as “bed” vs. “bead.” Ask pupils to listen carefully and identify which sounds they hear.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils should have prior knowledge of basic vowel sounds and how they differ from one another.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with words containing /e/ and /i:/ sounds.
- Audio recordings of words with these vowel sounds.
- Visual aids showing the mouth positions for producing these sounds.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Review previously learned vowel sounds, emphasizing their role in differentiating word meanings.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening and speaking skills
- Pronunciation
- Oral communication
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards
- Audio player
- Visual aids
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- English Grammar Textbooks for Primary 5
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with exercises on vowel sounds and minimal pairs
Content:
- Vowel Sound /e/:
- The /e/ sound is a short vowel sound made by placing the tongue at the middle height in the mouth and slightly forward.
- It is found in words like “bed” and “pen.”
- Examples:
- “bed” /bed/
- “pen” /pen/
- “red” /red/
- Vowel Sound /i:/:
- The /i:/ sound is a long vowel sound made by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth and slightly forward.
- It is found in words like “bead” and “seat.”
- Examples:
- “bead” /biːd/
- “seat” /siːt/
- “green” /ɡriːn/
- Generating Words with /e/ and /i:/ Sounds:
- Practice generating ten words that include these vowel sounds.
- Example words:
- /e/: “bed,” “pen,” “red,” “men,” “get”
- /i:/: “bead,” “seat,” “green,” “seen,” “beat”
- Contrasting /e/ and /i:/ Sounds:
- Discuss how the /e/ sound is short and the /i:/ sound is long. Compare pairs of words to highlight the difference in pronunciation.
- Example contrasts:
- “bed” /bed/ vs. “bead” /biːd/
- “pen” /pen/ vs. “seen” /siːn/
- “red” /red/ vs. “reed” /riːd/
- Constructing Sentences with /e/ and /i:/ Sounds:
- Pupils should practice constructing sentences using pairs of words with these vowel sounds.
- Example sentences:
- “The bed is red.”
- “The bead is green.”
- “He sat on the seat.”
Evaluation:
- The word with the /e/ sound is:
a) bead
b) bed
c) seat
d) green - The /i:/ sound is found in:
a) pen
b) men
c) green
d) red - Which of these words has the /e/ sound?
a) beat
b) seat
c) get
d) green - The /e/ sound is pronounced by:
a) Raising the tongue close to the roof of the mouth
b) Lowering the tongue slightly in the middle of the mouth
c) Rounding the lips
d) Pulling the tongue back - The word “seat” has the vowel sound:
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a:/
d) /ʊ/ - A word that contrasts with “bed” using the /i:/ sound is:
a) Pen
b) Men
c) Bead
d) Red - Which word has the /i:/ sound?
a) Green
b) Red
c) Bed
d) Pen - Which sound is a long vowel?
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a/
d) /ʊ/ - Which sound is shorter in duration?
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a:/
d) /u:/ - The sound in “reed” is:
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a:/
d) /ʊ/ - The word “men” contains the vowel sound:
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a:/
d) /ʊ/ - Which of these words does not have the /i:/ sound?
a) Seen
b) Seat
c) Bed
d) Green - The /e/ sound is a:
a) Long vowel
b) Short vowel
c) Consonant
d) Diphthong - A word that contrasts with “pen” using the /i:/ sound is:
a) Bed
b) Red
c) Bead
d) Men - The sound in “get” is:
a) /e/
b) /i:/
c) /a:/
d) /ʊ/
Class Activity Discussion:
- What is the /e/ sound?
- The /e/ sound is a short vowel sound made by placing the tongue at the middle height in the mouth and slightly forward.
- Can you give examples of words with the /i:/ sound?
- Examples include “bead,” “seat,” and “green.”
- What is the /i:/ sound?
- The /i:/ sound is a long vowel sound made by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth and slightly forward.
- How do you write words with the /e/ sound?
- Words with the /e/ sound include “bed,” “pen,” and “red.”
- How can you practice distinguishing /e/ and /i:/ sounds?
- By listening to and repeating words that contain these sounds.
- Give a sentence using a word with the /i:/ sound.
- “The bead is green.”
- Why is it important to know the difference between /e/ and /i:/?
- It helps in pronouncing words correctly and understanding their meanings.
- What happens to your mouth when you say /i:/?
- The tongue is raised close to the roof of the mouth, and the sound is long.
- What is the key difference between the /e/ and /i:/ sounds?
- The /e/ sound is short, while the /i:/ sound is long.
- Can you think of a pair of words that contrast /e/ and /i:/?
- “Bed” and “bead” contrast /e/ and /i:/ sounds.
- Which sound is more common in English words, /e/ or /i:/?
- Both sounds are common but in different contexts.
- How does understanding these sounds help with reading and writing?
- It improves spelling, pronunciation, and comprehension of words.
- Which sound is shorter, /e/ or /i:/?
- The /e/ sound is shorter.
- Can you give an example of a word with the /i:/ sound at the end?
- “Green” is a word with the /i:/ sound at the end.
- What is the most important thing to remember when pronouncing /e/ and /i:/?
- The length of the sound and the position of the tongue and lips are key.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- The teacher revises the previous topic, reviewing silent letters in words.
Step 2:
- The teacher introduces the new topic on vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/, explaining how each sound is produced and pronounced.
Step 3:
- The teacher engages pupils in identifying these sounds in different words, and pupils practice constructing sentences using these sounds.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate how to pronounce the vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/ using visual and audio aids.
- Provide words and examples to illustrate each sound.
- Guide pupils in writing and pronouncing words containing these sounds.
- Encourage pupils to use the words in sentences.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the sounds and repeat after the teacher.
- Write words with the /e/ and /i:/ sounds.
- Construct sentences using the words provided.
Assessment:
- Pupils will be assessed on their ability to identify, pronounce, and use the vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/ correctly in sentences.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, providing feedback on their pronunciation and use of vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/.
This lesson plan focuses on the correct pronunciation, identification, and practical application of the vowel sounds /e/ and /i:/ in writing and speaking activities for Primary 5 pupils.
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