Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/ Sound Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Note: Speech Work (English Grammar) – JSS 1, Second Term, Week 2
Captivating Title
Mastering Vowel Sounds: Understanding /u/ and /u:/
Focus Keyphrase
Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/ for JSS 1
SEO Title
Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/ Lesson: JSS 1 Second Term
Slug
vowel-sounds-u-u-jss1
Meta Description
Learn the difference between vowel sounds /u/ and /u:/ in this engaging English Grammar lesson for JSS 1 students. Enhance your pronunciation and understanding of vowel usage.
Lesson Plan
Subject: English Language
Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1)
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 10–12 years
Topic: Vowel Sounds
Sub-Topic: Vowel Sounds /u/ and /u:/
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Differentiate between the short vowel sound /u/ and the long vowel sound /u:/.
- Identify words that contain /u/ and /u:/.
- Pronounce words with /u/ and /u:/ correctly.
- Use words with /u/ and /u:/ in sentences.
Keywords
- Vowel sounds
- /u/ (short vowel sound)
- /u:/ (long vowel sound)
- Pronunciation
Set Induction
The teacher will greet the students and introduce the lesson by asking:
- “Can anyone tell me how we pronounce the words ‘pull’ and ‘pool’?”
- “Do you notice any difference in the way we pronounce these words?”
This will pique students’ interest and prepare them for the topic.
Entry Behavior
Students have prior knowledge of basic vowel sounds from previous lessons and daily conversations.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Audio recordings of /u/ and /u:/ sounds
- Charts showing examples of /u/ and /u:/ words
- Flashcards with sample words
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind students of the five vowel letters (a, e, i, o, u) and their roles in forming sounds.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Communication
Content
Introduction to /u/ and /u:/
- Short Vowel Sound /u/
- Produced with a relaxed tongue.
- Examples: pull, full, push, good, book.
- Long Vowel Sound /u:/
- Produced with a more tense and elongated tongue.
- Examples: pool, fool, school, food, mood.
- Key Differences
- /u/ is shorter and quicker, while /u:/ is longer and held for more time.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)
- The baby drank all the ___.
a) fool b) food c) full d) mood
(Answer: b) - The library has a lot of interesting ___.
a) book b) books c) pull d) fool
(Answer: b) - The room is very ___.
a) full b) fool c) good d) mood
(Answer: a) - We like to go to ___.
a) push b) pool c) pull d) book
(Answer: b) - She is in a happy ___.
a) mood b) food c) fool d) full
(Answer: a) - He forgot to ___ the door.
a) push b) pull c) fool d) good
(Answer: b) - That was a very ___ idea.
a) good b) food c) pool d) push
(Answer: a) - The teacher asked them to open their ___.
a) push b) book c) pool d) mood
(Answer: b) - The table is ___ of plates.
a) full b) fool c) pull d) pool
(Answer: a) - They jumped into the ___.
a) pool b) push c) book d) mood
(Answer: a) - The cat drank the ___ milk.
a) full b) fool c) pull d) good
(Answer: a) - The ___ children helped the old man.
a) good b) pool c) pull d) book
(Answer: a) - I saw a ___ in the library.
a) food b) book c) mood d) fool
(Answer: b) - The boys are playing by the ___.
a) pool b) pull c) book d) mood
(Answer: a) - They decided to ___ the lever.
a) push b) fool c) good d) pull
(Answer: d)
15 FAQs with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)
- What is the short vowel sound /u/?
It is a quick and relaxed vowel sound, as in pull or book. - What is the long vowel sound /u:/?
It is a stretched and tense sound, as in pool or fool. - Give two examples of words with /u/.
Examples: push, good. - Give two examples of words with /u:/.
Examples: school, food. - What is the difference between /u/ and /u:/?
/u/ is short and quick, while /u:/ is long and prolonged. - Pronounce the word ‘full’ and identify its vowel sound.
It has the /u/ sound. - Pronounce the word ‘food’ and identify its vowel sound.
It has the /u:/ sound. - How do you pronounce the word ‘pool’?
It is pronounced with the /u:/ sound. - What vowel sound is in the word ‘book’?
It has the /u/ sound. - Identify the vowel sound in ‘school.’
It is the /u:/ sound. - Does ‘good’ have /u/ or /u:/?
It has the /u/ sound. - Which sound is longer: /u/ or /u:/?
/u:/ is longer. - Is ‘pull’ pronounced with /u/ or /u:/?
It is pronounced with /u/. - Does the word ‘mood’ have /u/ or /u:/?
It has the /u:/ sound. - Why is it important to distinguish between /u/ and /u:/?
To improve pronunciation and clarity in speaking English.
Presentation Steps
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher will ask students to recall basic vowel sounds discussed earlier.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher will explain the /u/ and /u:/ sounds, providing examples.
Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Students will pronounce words with /u/ and /u:/ sounds and identify the differences.
Teacher’s Activities
- Write words containing /u/ and /u:/ sounds on the board.
- Demonstrate the pronunciation of the two sounds.
- Correct students’ errors and provide guidance.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher’s pronunciation of /u/ and /u:/.
- Practice pronouncing words with both sounds.
- Identify and differentiate /u/ and /u:/ in words.
Assessment
- Ask students to classify words into /u/ and /u:/ categories:
Examples: pull, pool, book, fool, good, food.
Evaluation Questions
- What is the short vowel sound /u/?
- Give three examples of words with the /u/ sound.
- What is the long vowel sound /u:/?
- Give three examples of words with the /u:/ sound.
- How is /u/ different from /u:/?
- What sound is in the word ‘book’?
- Identify the sound in the word ‘fool.’
- Pronounce the word ‘pull.’ What sound does it have?
- Which is longer: /u/ or /u:/?
- Does the word ‘school’ have /u/ or /u:/?
Conclusion
The teacher will summarize the key differences between /u/ and /u:/ and encourage students to practice at home by using the words in sentences.