JSS3 ENGLISH STUDIES FIRST TERM WEEK FIVE

CONTENT

1. Speech Work: Diphthongs and Monophthongs in Contrast
2. Vocabulary Development: Antonyms III
3. Reading Comprehension: ‘This is Lagos’ (NOSEC, 48 – 50)
4. Structure: Expressing Intention and Permission (using intend, aim + to infinitive; can, could, may, might, mind)
5. Descriptive Essay: Travelling by Air (Oral Discussion)
6. Literature: Revising Poetry (use recommended text)

ASPECT: Speech Work

TOPIC: Diphthongs and Monophthongs in Contrast

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)

1. /i: / e.g. beat, seat, neat, etc.
2. /i/ e.g. bit, sit nymph
3. /e/ e.g. bed, bread, said
4. /æ/ e.g. cat, lack, pack
5. /a: / e.g. car, dart, calm, heart
6. / ɒ / e.g.