SS1 Second Term English Language Lesson Note – Comprehension: Our Unusual Planet

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WEEK 4

Speech Work:  Consonants followed by /j/, /u/.  Sounds e.g. dew, you, cue etc.

Comprehension: Our Unusual Planet

Vocabulary Development: Antonyms (II)

Structure: Adjuncts (Adverbs)

Writing Skills: Descriptive Essay:(Guided essay)

ASPECT: Speech Work

TOPIC:  Consonants followed by /j/, /u/ sounds e.g. dew, you, cue etc.

It is important to note that it is in Phonetic Spelling (transcription) that the letter ‘u’ after a consonant in a word can be realized as the /j/ sound.

The /j t u / sounds can also occur or be spelt as ‘ue’, ‘eu’, ‘ew’ or ‘eau’ as in value /vӕlju:/, ewe /ju:/, eulogy /ju:/әdƷI/view /vju:/, beauty /bju:t:I/, dutiful/dju:tIfl/ queue /kju:/

Also, words like unity, universe, university, unitary, uniform, union, etc have this sound.

Note:

Not all the words that have “un” as prefix are pronounced as /ju:/students should consult pronouncing dictionary for help.

EVALUATION:

In the sentences below are words with consonant sounds followed by consonant sounds /j/ and /u/. Identify them and write them inside your notebook.

• I have a new dress, which my nephew bought for me.
• My mother served the delicious stew yesterday for the children on the queue.
• I will scream if you throw screw at those on the pew.
• They paid all the traditional dues.
• Which unit is due to review the plan?

ASPECT: COMPREHENSION

TOPIC: “Our Unusual Planet”

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