Here’s a brief weekly list of topics covered throughout the first term: What is Phonemic Awarenes Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1 Aural Discrimination of the Sounds /ɜː/ and /ɔː/ Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2 Aural Discrimination of the Sounds /ʊ/ and /uː/ Phonemic Awareness Primary 3 First Term Lesson
First Term Examination Instructions: Answer all questions. Choose the correct answer where applicable. Write short answers where required. Mark True or False for the statements. Section A: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15 marks) Identify the vowel sound in the word “bat”. a) /b/ b) /a/ c) /t/ d) /h/ What is the opposite of “hot”? a) hat
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 11 Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 11 Age: 7 years Topic: Phoneme Manipulation – Adding and Deleting Phonemes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Understand how to manipulate phonemes by adding and deleting sounds in words. Identify
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 10 Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 10 Age: 7 years Topic: Sound Blending – Oral Blending Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Blend individual sounds (phonemes) together to form complete words orally. Understand the concept of sound
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 9 Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 9 Age: 7 years Topic: Sound Isolation Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Isolate specific sounds (phonemes) in words accurately. Understand the concept of sound isolation and its importance in phonemic
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 8 Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 8 Age: 7 years Topic: Sound Identification Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify and isolate specific sounds in familiar words. Understand the concept of phonemic awareness through practical exercises. Apply
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Week 7 Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 7 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness (Related Activities during Mid-term Break) Behavioral Objectives During Week 7, considering mid-term break, the focus will be on reinforcing phonemic awareness through engaging activities that can be done at home. By
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 6 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness Sub-topic: Phonic Pronunciation of Diphthongs (/aɪ/, /eɪ/, etc.) Duration: 60 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify diphthong sounds /aɪ/ and /eɪ/. Produce
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 5 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness Sub-topic: Pronunciation of Multisyllabic Words Duration: 60 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify two- and three-syllable words in sentences. Produce two- and
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 4 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness Sub-topic: Phonic Pronunciation of Diphthongs (/ɔɪ/, /ɪə/) Duration: 60 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify diphthongs such as /ɔɪ/ (as in “oil”)
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 3 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness Sub-topic: Aural Discrimination of the Sounds /ʊ/ and /uː/ Duration: 60 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify vowel sounds /ʊ/ as in
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Phonemic Awareness Subject: English Studies Class: Primary 3 Term: First Term Week: 2 Age: 7 years Topic: Phonemic Awareness Sub-topic: Aural Discrimination of the Sounds /ɜː/ and /ɔː/ Duration: 60 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify vowel sounds /ɜː/ and /ɔː/.
Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. It is a critical skill in learning to read and spell, as it involves understanding that words are made up of distinct sounds, which can be segmented (broken down) and blended (combined). This awareness helps children in decoding words during