Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes

Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1:

Week 1

Topic: Revision of Last Term’s Examination with emphasis on Grammar

• Focus on reviewing grammar concepts and exam preparation.
• Grammar Revision Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2

Topic: Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/

• Introduction to the short and long versions of the vowel sounds /u/ and /u:/.
• Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3

Topic: Vowel Sound /U:/

• Further exploration and practice of the long /u:/ vowel sound.
• Long Vowel Sound /u:/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 4

Topic: Vowel Sound / ^/

• Introduction to the vowel sound /ʌ/ (as in “cup”).
• Vowel Sound /ʌ/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 5

Topic: Vowel Sound / ɜː /

• Study of the vowel sound /ɜː/ (as in “bird”).
• Vowel Sound /ɜː/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 6

Topic: Vowel Sound /ǝ/

• Understanding the schwa sound /ǝ/ (the most common vowel sound in English).
• Schwa /ə/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Mid Term Test Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 8

Topic: Diphthongs

• Introduction to diphthongs, explaining the combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable.
• Vowel Contrasts in English (/ɒ/, /ɔː/, /æ/, /ɑː/) Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9

Topic: Introduction to Vowel Contrasting (e.g., /p/ and /ʌ/, /a:/ and /æ/)

• Focus on contrasting similar vowel sounds, like /a:/ and /æ/, in words like “bag” and “part.”
• Contrasting Vowel Sounds /e/ and /ɜː/ Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10

Topic: Contrasting Vowels /e/ and /a/

• Detailed work on contrasting vowel sounds like /e/ (as in “egg”) and /a/ (as in “burn”).
• Introduction to Diphthongs Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 10

Topic: Introduction to Diphthongs

• Further exploration into diphthongs and their effects on pronunciation and meaning.
• Introduction to Diphthongs Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11

Topic: Revision of all Topics Covered in the Term

• Comprehensive review of all vowel sounds, diphthongs, and contrasting vowel sounds.
• Revision Test Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12

Topic: Examination of the Topics Covered

• Mid-term assessment based on all topics covered throughout the term, including multiple-choice questions, theory questions, true or false, and fill-in-the-gap exercises.
• Mid Term Test Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• Examination Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12

This breakdown offers a clear view of the topics covered each week, providing a structured overview for the second term in Speech Work English Grammar for JSS 1.