Intonation Practice and Stress in Speech Speech Work English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
English Language Lesson Note: Speech Work
Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 11 years
Topic: Intonation Practice on Command
Sub-topic: Using Stress and Expression in Speech
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Use expression with appropriate stress placement in sentences.
- Conduct a telephone conversation with distinct stress on different words.
- Label the stressed and unstressed words in each sentence they practice.
Keywords:
- Intonation
- Stress
- Expression
- Telephone conversation
- Stressed words
- Unstressed words
Set Induction:
Start the lesson by demonstrating how changing the stress in a sentence can alter its meaning. For example, “I did not say he stole the money” can have different meanings depending on which word is stressed.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of sentence stress and intonation from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with sentences demonstrating different stress patterns.
- Audio recordings of sentences with varied intonation.
- Examples of telephone conversations.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Pupils have previously learned about basic intonation and stress patterns in sentences.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Oral communication
- Listening skills
- Speech expression
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Flashcards
- Audio recordings
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with sentences
- Audio recordings
- Examples of conversations
Content
- Understanding Intonation and Stress:
- Intonation: The rise and fall in pitch when speaking. It helps to convey emotions and intentions.
- Stress: Emphasis placed on certain words to highlight their importance in a sentence.
- Using Stress in Sentences:
- Practice sentences with varying stress to show how meaning changes.
- Example: “I want to eat now” vs. “I want to eat now.”
- Telephone Conversations with Stress:
- Simulate a telephone conversation where pupils must use different words with distinct stress.
- Example conversation:
- Person A: “Hello, can I speak to John?”
- Person B: “John? Oh, he’s not here right now. Can I take a message?”
- Person A: “Yes, please tell him that his package has arrived.”
- Labeling Stressed and Unstressed Words:
- Pupils practice labeling stressed and unstressed words in provided sentences.
- Example sentence: “I want to buy a new book.”
- Stressed words: want, buy, new, book
- Unstressed words: I, to, a, a
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- In the sentence “I want to eat now,” the word stressed in one version is ______.
- a) want
- b) eat
- c) now
- d) I
- Which sentence shows stress on the word “John”?
- a) “Can I speak to John?”
- b) “Can I speak to John?”
- c) “Can I speak to John?”
- d) “Can I speak to John?”
- In the conversation example, the stressed word in “John? Oh, he’s not here right now” is ______.
- a) John
- b) Oh
- c) here
- d) right
- To label stressed and unstressed words, you should focus on the ______.
- a) length of words
- b) syllables
- c) emphasis in speech
- d) color of words
- In the sentence “I want to buy a new book,” the stressed word is ______.
- a) to
- b) a
- c) buy
- d) new
- In the sentence “He is coming home today,” the stressed word is ______.
- a) is
- b) coming
- c) home
- d) today
- In a telephone conversation, stressing the word “message” emphasizes ______.
- a) the action
- b) the object
- c) the speaker
- d) the time
- The purpose of changing stress in a sentence is to ______.
- a) confuse the listener
- b) highlight important information
- c) use more words
- d) speak faster
- In the sentence “She said she will call later,” the stressed word is ______.
- a) She
- b) said
- c) will
- d) later
- To practice stress in sentences, pupils should ______.
- a) speak softly
- b) ignore stress patterns
- c) emphasize certain words
- d) speak in a monotone
- In the sentence “Do you want tea or coffee?” the stressed word is ______.
- a) you
- b) want
- c) or
- d) coffee
- The stressed word in “I need a new book” is ______.
- a) need
- b) new
- c) book
- d) a
- The purpose of intonation is to ______.
- a) make speech monotonous
- b) convey emotions and intentions
- c) increase volume
- d) reduce pitch
- Which sentence demonstrates stress on “package”?
- a) “I think the package arrived.”
- b) “The package has arrived.”
- c) “I got a package.”
- d) “Is the package here?”
- In the sentence “Please give me the book,” the stressed word is ______.
- a) Please
- b) give
- c) me
- d) book
15 FAQs with Answers:
- Q: What is intonation?
A: Intonation is the rise and fall in pitch when speaking, which helps convey emotions and intentions. - Q: Why is stress important in sentences?
A: Stress highlights important words and changes the meaning of sentences. - Q: How do you practice stress in speech?
A: By emphasizing certain words in a sentence and varying the stress on different words. - Q: How does stress affect meaning?
A: Different stress patterns can change the focus of a sentence, altering its meaning. - Q: What is an example of a sentence with different stress patterns?
A: “I want to eat now” vs. “I want to eat now.” - Q: How do you label stressed and unstressed words?
A: Identify which words are emphasized when speaking and which are spoken quickly or softly. - Q: What should you focus on in a telephone conversation?
A: Using distinct stress on different words to convey the message clearly. - Q: Why do we use different stress patterns?
A: To emphasize different parts of the sentence and convey the intended meaning. - Q: Can stress change the meaning of a sentence?
A: Yes, stressing different words can change the meaning of the sentence. - Q: What is the role of intonation in speech?
A: Intonation helps to convey emotions and intentions by varying the pitch of the voice.
- Q: How do you practice intonation?
A: Practice by reading sentences aloud with different intonation patterns and noticing how the meaning changes. - Q: What is an example of a sentence with different intonation?
A: “Are you coming?” vs. “Are you coming?” - Q: How can intonation affect a telephone conversation?
A: Proper intonation helps to make the conversation clear and conveys emotions and intentions. - Q: Why is it important to practice stress and intonation?
A: It improves communication by making speech more understandable and expressive. - Q: What should you listen for in intonation practice?
A: Listen for changes in pitch and stress to understand how they affect the meaning of sentences.
Presentation
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- Review basic stress and intonation concepts with examples.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- Introduce intonation practice on command, explaining how stress and intonation can be used to convey different meanings and emotions.
Step 3: Guided Practice
- Practice with pupils using sentences, focusing on applying stress and intonation. Use flashcards and audio recordings to model and practice.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate how to use stress and intonation in sentences.
- Provide examples and practice sentences.
- Guide pupils in conducting a telephone conversation with varying stress.
Learners’ Activities:
- Practice sentences with different stress patterns.
- Conduct simulated telephone conversations, applying stress appropriately.
- Label stressed and unstressed words in sentences.
Assessment:
- Evaluate pupils’ ability to use stress and intonation correctly in sentences.
- Check their ability to label stressed and unstressed words.
- Listen to their telephone conversations and provide feedback.
Evaluation:
- What is the purpose of using stress in sentences?
- How does changing stress affect the meaning of a sentence?
- Can you give an example of a sentence with different stress?
- How do you label stressed and unstressed words?
- Why is it important to practice intonation in speech?
- How can stress impact a telephone conversation?
- What is the difference between stressed and unstressed words?
- How do you practice stress in sentences?
- Can stress patterns vary in different contexts?
- Why should you use appropriate stress in conversations?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback, ensuring that pupils can use appropriate stress and intonation in their sentences and conversations.
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