Vowel Sound /ʌ/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Note: Speech Work (English Grammar) – JSS 1, Second Term, Week 4
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Master the pronunciation and usage of the vowel sound /ʌ/ in this detailed Speech Work lesson for JSS 1. Learn with examples and practical exercises.
Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Speech Work
Sub-Topic: Vowel Sound /ʌ/
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Recognize the /ʌ/ sound in spoken words.
- Identify words containing the /ʌ/ sound.
- Pronounce the /ʌ/ sound correctly in different words.
- Differentiate /ʌ/ from similar vowel sounds like /u/ or /æ/.
Keywords
- Short vowel sound
- /ʌ/
- Pronunciation
Set Induction
The teacher will write the words fun and fan on the board and ask students to pronounce them. The teacher will then ask students if the vowel sounds are the same and guide them to notice the difference.
Entry Behavior
Students already have basic knowledge of vowel sounds and their short and long forms.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with /ʌ/ words.
- Audio recordings of /ʌ/ sound.
- Phonetic chart for reference.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind students of previous lessons on vowel sounds and introduce /ʌ/ as a short vowel sound.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Communication
Content
The Vowel Sound /ʌ/
- What is the /ʌ/ Sound?
- The /ʌ/ sound is a short vowel sound. It is made by keeping the mouth slightly open, with the tongue positioned in the center.
- Examples of Words with /ʌ/
- Cup, sun, hut, fun, cut, bus, up, but, nut, gun.
- Pronunciation Tips
- Keep your mouth relaxed.
- Avoid rounding your lips; the sound is made in a neutral position.
- Word Pairs with /ʌ/ and Other Sounds
- Cut vs. Cat (/æ/)
- Fun vs. Fan (/æ/)
- Bus vs. Boos (/u/)
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)
- We had ___ in the park.
a) fun b) fan c) run d) cup
(Answer: a) - He poured tea into the ___.
a) cup b) bus c) sun d) cut
(Answer: a) - The ___ was shining brightly.
a) sun b) run c) fun d) hut
(Answer: a) - There was a rabbit in the ___.
a) nut b) hut c) fun d) bus
(Answer: b) - The ___ took us to school.
a) gun b) bus c) sun d) nut
(Answer: b) - The boy climbed ___ the ladder.
a) up b) fun c) cut d) nut
(Answer: a) - She placed the toy ___ the box.
a) sun b) bus c) fun d) in
(Answer: d) - I dropped my ___ of tea.
a) cup b) nut c) sun d) bus
(Answer: a) - The children were playing in the ___.
a) gun b) fun c) hut d) sun
(Answer: c) - He cleaned the ___ with soap and water.
a) bus b) cut c) fun d) cup
(Answer: b) - The squirrel cracked open the ___.
a) nut b) cup c) fun d) hut
(Answer: a) - She carried the ___ on her head.
a) sun b) cup c) cut d) nut
(Answer: b) - The soldiers fired the ___.
a) gun b) fun c) hut d) nut
(Answer: a) - The ___ was too small for the tea.
a) bus b) cup c) sun d) fun
(Answer: b) - He went ___ the hill.
a) nut b) up c) bus d) cut
(Answer: b)
15 FAQs with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)
- What is the /ʌ/ sound?
It is a short vowel sound pronounced with a relaxed mouth. - Give two examples of words with the /ʌ/ sound.
Examples: cup, sun. - How do you pronounce the /ʌ/ sound?
By keeping your mouth slightly open and your tongue in the center. - What vowel sound is in ‘bus’?
The /ʌ/ sound. - What is the difference between /ʌ/ and /æ/?
/ʌ/ is neutral and relaxed, while /æ/ is pronounced with a wider mouth. - Does ‘hut’ have the /ʌ/ sound?
Yes, it does. - Pronounce the word ‘fun.’ What sound does it have?
It has the /ʌ/ sound. - Is /ʌ/ a long or short vowel sound?
It is a short vowel sound. - Does the word ‘cut’ contain /ʌ/?
Yes, it does. - What is the vowel sound in the word ‘gun’?
The /ʌ/ sound. - Why is it important to learn the /ʌ/ sound?
To improve pronunciation and understanding of English words. - What sound is in the word ‘cup’?
The /ʌ/ sound. - Is /ʌ/ the same as /u/?
No, /ʌ/ is different; /u/ is rounded and longer. - What sound is in the word ‘nut’?
The /ʌ/ sound. - Can you name a word with /ʌ/ that rhymes with ‘cut’?
Example: Nut.
Presentation Steps
Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic
- The teacher will ask students to recall the /u:/ sound and compare it to /ʌ/.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher will introduce the /ʌ/ sound with examples and demonstrate its pronunciation.
Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Students will try pronouncing words with /ʌ/ and suggest additional examples, which the teacher will correct.
Teacher’s Activities
- Demonstrate the correct pronunciation of /ʌ/.
- Use flashcards to teach students to identify /ʌ/ words.
- Provide feedback on students’ pronunciation.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation and demonstration of /ʌ/.
- Practice pronouncing /ʌ/ words.
- Differentiate /ʌ/ from other vowel sounds.
Assessment
- Ask students to identify and pronounce /ʌ/ sounds in the following words: bus, cut, sun, nut, fun.
Evaluation Questions
- What is the vowel sound /ʌ/?
- How do you pronounce the /ʌ/ sound?
- Give three examples of words with /ʌ/.
- Differentiate /ʌ/ from /æ/.
- What vowel sound is in the word ‘fun’?
- Does ‘cup’ have the /ʌ/ sound?
- Pronounce the word ‘gun.’ What sound does it have?
- Is /ʌ/ a short or long vowel sound?
- Name two objects with the /ʌ/ sound.
- Why is learning /ʌ/ important?
Conclusion
The teacher will summarize the lesson by reiterating the importance of the /ʌ/ sound and encouraging students to practice more examples at home.