Understanding and Using Vowel Sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/ Phonemic Awareness Diction Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 10 years
Topic: Blends and Digraphs
Sub-topic: Speech Work: Vowel Sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/
Duration: 1 hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and pronounce the vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/ correctly.
- Write words that contain these sounds.
- Draw contrasts between the sounds when used in different words.
- Construct sentences using pairs of words that contain these vowel sounds.
Keywords: Vowel sounds, /ʊ/ sound, /u:/ sound, Pronunciation, Diction
Set Induction:
- Begin the lesson by saying a few pairs of words that highlight the difference between the /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds, such as “good” vs. “food.” Ask pupils to listen carefully and identify which sounds they hear.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils should be familiar with basic vowel sounds and how they differ from consonant sounds.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with words containing /ʊ/ and /u:/ 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 the consonant sounds learned in the previous lesson and introduce the concept of vowel sounds as a different category of speech sounds.
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
Content:
- Vowel Sound /ʊ/:
- The /ʊ/ sound is a short vowel sound made by rounding the lips and raising the back of the tongue towards the soft palate.
- It is found in words like “book” and “foot.”
- Examples:
- “book” /bʊk/
- “foot” /fʊt/
- “good” /ɡʊd/
- Vowel Sound /u:/:
- The /u:/ sound is a long vowel sound made by rounding the lips more tightly and raising the back of the tongue higher than for /ʊ/.
- It is found in words like “food” and “mood.”
- Examples:
- “food” /fuːd/
- “mood” /muːd/
- “school” /skuːl/
- Writing Words with /ʊ/ and /u:/ Sounds:
- Practice writing words that include these vowel sounds.
- Example words:
- /ʊ/: “book,” “foot,” “look”
- /u:/: “school,” “blue,” “move”
- Drawing the Contrast between /ʊ/ and /u:/ Sounds:
- Discuss how the /ʊ/ sound is short and the /u:/ sound is long. Compare pairs of words to highlight the difference in pronunciation.
- Example contrasts:
- “pull” /pʊl/ vs. “pool” /puːl/
- “full” /fʊl/ vs. “fool” /fuːl/
- “wood” /wʊd/ vs. “wooed” /wuːd/
- Constructing Sentences with /ʊ/ and /u:/ Sounds:
- Pupils should practice constructing sentences using pairs of words with these vowel sounds.
- Example sentences:
- “The book is good.”
- “The food is cool.”
- “I stood in school.”
Evaluation:
- The word with the /ʊ/ sound is:
a) book
b) food
c) mood
d) school - The /u:/ sound is found in:
a) look
b) foot
c) cool
d) good - Which of these words has the /ʊ/ sound?
a) food
b) book
c) mood
d) school - The /ʊ/ sound is pronounced by:
a) Rounding the lips and raising the back of the tongue
b) Tightening the lips and raising the tongue higher
c) Closing the lips
d) Lowering the tongue - The word “school” has the vowel sound:
a) /ʊ/
b) /u:/
c) /a:/
d) /e/ - A word that contrasts with “foot” using the /u:/ sound is:
a) Book
b) Look
c) Mood
d) Pool - Which word has the /u:/ sound?
a) Good
b) Blue
c) Pull
d) Full - The /ʊ/ sound is commonly found in:
a) Long vowels
b) Short vowels
c) Consonants
d) Diphthongs - Which sound is produced with the lips rounded and the tongue raised higher?
a) /ʊ/
b) /u:/
c) /a:/
d) /e:/ - The sound in “pull” is:
a) /ʊ/
b) /u:/
c) /a:/
d) /e:/ - The word “mood” contains the vowel sound:
a) /ʊ/
b) /u:/
c) /a:/
d) /e:/ - Which of these words does not have the /u:/ sound?
a) Food
b) School
c) Book
d) Blue - The /u:/ sound is a:
a) Long vowel
b) Short vowel
c) Consonant
d) Diphthong - A word that contrasts with “good” using the /u:/ sound is:
a) Food
b) Book
c) Foot
d) Pull - The sound in “blue” is:
a) /ʊ/
b) /u:/
c) /a:/
d) /e:/
Class Activity Discussion:
- What is the /ʊ/ sound?
- The /ʊ/ sound is a short vowel sound made by rounding the lips and raising the back of the tongue.
- Can you give examples of words with the /u:/ sound?
- Examples include “food,” “mood,” and “school.”
- What is the /u:/ sound?
- The /u:/ sound is a long vowel sound made by rounding the lips more tightly and raising the back of the tongue higher.
- How do you write words with the /ʊ/ sound?
- Words with the /ʊ/ sound include “book,” “foot,” and “good.”
- How can you practice distinguishing /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds?
- By listening to and repeating words that contain these sounds.
- Give a sentence using a word with the /u:/ sound.
- “The food is good.”
- Why is it important to know the difference between /ʊ/ and /u:/?
- It helps in pronouncing words correctly and understanding their meanings.
- What happens to your mouth when you say /u:/?
- The lips round more tightly and the back of the tongue raises higher.
- What is the key difference between the /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds?
- The /ʊ/ sound is short, while the /u:/ sound is long.
- Can you think of a pair of words that contrast /ʊ/ and /u:/?
- “Good” and “food” contrast /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds.
- Which sound is more common in English words, /ʊ/ or /u:/?
- 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 produced by rounding the lips and raising the back of the tongue?
- The /ʊ/ sound.
- Can you give an example of a word with the /u:/ sound at the end?
- “Blue” is a word with the /u:/ sound at the end.
- What is the most important thing to remember when pronouncing /ʊ/ and /u:/?
- 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 consonant sounds and their pronunciation.
Step 2:
- The teacher introduces the new topic on vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/, 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 /ʊ/ and /u:/ 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 /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds.
- Construct sentences using the words provided.
Assessment:
- Pupils will be assessed on their ability to identify, pronounce, and use the vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/ correctly in sentences.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, providing feedback on their pronunciation and use of vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/.
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