SS3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FIRST TERM WEEK ONE
CONTENT
- Speech Work: The Schwa /∂/ as Final Unstressed Syllable
- Comprehension/Summary: General Guidelines (NOSEC. Pages 2-3)
- Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with Culture (Ceremonies)
- Structure: Nouns: Types and Irregular Forms
- Writing Skills: Expository Essay (Use WAEC/NECO questions)
ASPECT: Speech Work
TOPIC: The Schwa /∂/ as Final Unstressed Syllable
A stressed vowel is one that is said with more energy, is no longer, and is more prominent. There is no better way than to use examples (the stressed syllables are written in capital letters).
BETter, GARDen, HOTly, STRONGly, SEcond, SEcondly, WANTed, MANner, PAtience, COMfort
The Schwa /∂/ Sound
This sound is a neutral vowel. It is used to represent the week form of other vowel sounds.
Examples:
fever, manner, labour, breakfast, hundred, wonder, purpose, anxious, future, etc.
Sentences for Practicing the /∂/ Sound
- The picture of William was a failure.
- The clever painter was not the right man to do the job.
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