Vowel Sound /ɜː/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Lesson Note: Speech Work (English Grammar) – JSS 2, Second Term, Week 5
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Learn the correct pronunciation and application of the vowel sound /ɜː/ in this comprehensive JSS 2 English lesson. Includes examples, exercises, and activities.
Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS 2)
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 11–13 years
Topic: Speech Work
Sub-Topic: Vowel Sound /ɜː/
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify the /ɜː/ sound in spoken English.
- Recognize words that contain the /ɜː/ sound.
- Pronounce the /ɜː/ sound correctly in isolation and in words.
- Differentiate /ɜː/ from similar vowel sounds such as /ə/ or /e/.
Keywords
- Long vowel sound
- /ɜː/
- Pronunciation
Set Induction
The teacher will write the words bird and bed on the board and ask students to pronounce them. The teacher will then ask the class if the vowel sounds are the same, leading them to identify the distinct /ɜː/ sound.
Entry Behavior
Students are familiar with short vowel sounds and can differentiate between some long and short vowels.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with /ɜː/ words.
- Audio recordings of the /ɜː/ sound.
- Phonetic chart for reference.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind students of long and short vowel sounds from previous lessons, highlighting that /ɜː/ is a long vowel sound.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Pronunciation
Content
The Vowel Sound /ɜː/
- What is the /ɜː/ Sound?
- The /ɜː/ sound is a long vowel sound produced with the tongue positioned in the middle of the mouth and lips relaxed.
- Examples of Words with /ɜː/
- Bird, third, word, girl, nurse, turn, hurt, heard, fur, sir.
- Pronunciation Tips
- Stretch the sound slightly.
- Keep your mouth and lips neutral while focusing on the mid-central tongue position.
- Word Pairs with /ɜː/ and Other Sounds
- Bird vs. Bed (/e/)
- Hurt vs. Heart (/ɑː/)
- Turn vs. Ton (/ʌ/)
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)
- The ___ was singing in the tree.
a) bird b) bed c) heard d) burn
(Answer: a) - She ___ the sound in the distance.
a) turned b) heard c) burned d) furred
(Answer: b) - The ___ was full of patients.
a) nurse b) bird c) bed d) hurt
(Answer: a) - He ___ his hand on the stove.
a) burned b) hurt c) turned d) heard
(Answer: b) - The teacher taught us a new ___ in class today.
a) word b) bird c) nurse d) bed
(Answer: a) - She has soft ___ on her coat.
a) fur b) bird c) hurt d) turn
(Answer: a) - The child was in ___ after falling down.
a) nurse b) hurt c) bed d) word
(Answer: b) - We ___ the news on the radio.
a) heard b) turned c) furred d) burned
(Answer: a) - She ___ the wheel to the left.
a) turned b) furred c) hurt d) heard
(Answer: a) - The ___ flew over the pond.
a) bird b) word c) fur d) bed
(Answer: a) - They ___ to the sound of the waves.
a) listened b) hurt c) burned d) furred
(Answer: a) - The old man had gray ___.
a) fur b) hurt c) bed d) nurse
(Answer: a) - The car ___ around the corner.
a) turned b) burned c) hurt d) heard
(Answer: a) - The ___ is taking care of the baby.
a) nurse b) bird c) hurt d) bed
(Answer: a) - They placed the injured man in the ___.
a) bed b) bird c) nurse d) fur
(Answer: a)
15 FAQs with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)
- What is the /ɜː/ sound?
It is a long vowel sound produced with a neutral mouth and mid-central tongue position. - Give three examples of words with the /ɜː/ sound.
Examples: bird, nurse, turn. - How do you pronounce the /ɜː/ sound?
By relaxing the lips and focusing on a stretched mid-central vowel. - What sound is in the word ‘word’?
The /ɜː/ sound. - Does ‘nurse’ contain the /ɜː/ sound?
Yes, it does. - What is the difference between /ɜː/ and /ʌ/?
/ɜː/ is a long vowel sound, while /ʌ/ is a short vowel sound. - Does the word ‘fur’ have the /ɜː/ sound?
Yes, it does. - Is /ɜː/ a long or short vowel sound?
It is a long vowel sound. - What is the vowel sound in the word ‘girl’?
The /ɜː/ sound. - Why is learning /ɜː/ important?
To improve pronunciation and understanding of English. - What is the sound in the word ‘third’?
The /ɜː/ sound. - Give a word with the /ɜː/ sound that rhymes with ‘burn.’
Example: Turn. - Can /ɜː/ be found in the word ‘bed’?
No, it cannot. - Is /ɜː/ pronounced the same as /e/?
No, /ɜː/ is longer and more central. - What is the vowel sound in ‘hurt’?
The /ɜː/ sound.
Presentation Steps
Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic
- The teacher will ask students to recall the /ʌ/ sound and compare it to /ɜː/.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher will introduce the /ɜː/ sound with examples and demonstrate its pronunciation.
Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Students will pronounce words with /ɜː/ and identify them in sentences.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explain the /ɜː/ sound using examples.
- Demonstrate correct pronunciation of /ɜː/ words.
- Correct students’ pronunciation where necessary.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation and demonstration of /ɜː/.
- Practice pronouncing /ɜː/ words aloud.
- Write and read sentences with the /ɜː/ sound.
Assessment
- Ask students to identify and pronounce /ɜː/ sounds in the following words: bird, turn, nurse, fur, word.
Evaluation Questions
- What is the /ɜː/ sound?
- How do you pronounce /ɜː/?
- Give three examples of words with /ɜː/.
- Differentiate /ɜː/ from /e/.
- What sound is in the word ‘turn’?
- Does ‘nurse’ have the /ɜː/ sound?
- Pronounce the word ‘fur.’ What sound does it have?
- Is /ɜː/ a short or long vowel sound?
- Name two objects with the /ɜː/ sound.
- Why is learning /ɜː/ important?
Conclusion
The teacher will summarize the lesson, emphasizing the pronunciation and application of the /ɜː/ sound, and encourage students to practice using it in their daily speech.