TOPIC: MORE DIPHTHONGS AND PHRASAL VERBS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Sound chart.
- Word flashcards.
- Phrasal-verb cards.
- Picture cards.
- Pupils’ writing books and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended English Studies textbook for Primary 5.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt some diphthongs and can identify verbs in simple sentences.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- pronounce /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ correctly.
- identify words containing the sounds.
- distinguish simple vowel sounds from diphthongs.
- explain a phrasal verb.
- state meanings of common phrasal verbs.
- use phrasal verbs correctly in sentences.
- write a short composition about their school.
E: CONTENT
Diphthong /aɪ/
/aɪ/ is heard in:
- my
- five
- rice
- light
- time
Diphthong /eɪ/
/eɪ/ is heard in:
- day
- name
- rain
- cake
- play
Examples:
🕐 time – /aɪ/
🎂 cake – /eɪ/
Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with another word to give a special meaning.
Examples:
wake up – stop sleeping
sit down – take a seat
stand up – rise to your feet
put on – wear something
take off – remove clothing
pick up – lift something
look after – take care of
Sentences
- I wake up at 6 o’clock.
- Please sit down.
- Ada put on her uniform.
- Tunde picked up the book.
- My mother looks after the baby.
Composition: My School
My school is a beautiful place. It has many classrooms and a large playground. My teachers are kind and hardworking. We learn English Studies, Mathematics, Science and other subjects. I enjoy going to school because I learn new things every day.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Pronounces /aɪ/ and /eɪ/.
- Gives examples of words.
- Revises the meaning of diphthongs.
- Explains phrasal verbs.
- Demonstrates common phrasal verbs.
- Uses them in sentences.
- Guides pupils to write about their school.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Pronounce the sounds.
- Give words containing /aɪ/ and /eɪ/.
- Identify diphthongs in words.
- Explain common phrasal verbs.
- Make sentences using phrasal verbs.
- Write a short composition about their school.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ and common phrasal verbs.
Pupils are encouraged to use phrasal verbs correctly in everyday speech and writing.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Give two words containing /aɪ/.
- Give two words containing /eɪ/.
- What is a phrasal verb?
- What does wake up mean?
- What does look after mean?
- Make a sentence using pick up.
- Mention three things found in your school.