Asking and Answering… · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.8.1.1 - Use appropriate pronunciation and intonation in asking and answering questions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the difference between rising intonation for questions and falling intonation for answers when they hear them spoken.
Ask at least three simple questions (e.g., What is your name? Where do you live?) using rising intonation at the end of each question.
Answer simple questions using falling intonation and complete, clear sentences.
Pronounce question words such as what, where, how, and who clearly and correctly in a role-play conversation.
Participate in a short paired role-play where they ask two questions and give two answers with appropriate intonation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Asking and Answering Questions (1.8)
Content standard: B4.1.8.1 - Demonstrate understanding in asking and answering questions correctly
Indicator: B4.1.8.1.1 - Use appropriate pronunciation and intonation in asking and answering questions
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Through role-play, learners ask questions such as: What is your name? How are you? Where do you live?
- Guide learners to use appropriate pronunciation and intonation in asking and answering questions. e.g. What do you want? Where's your school?
Note: A rising intonation for a question and a falling intonation for an answer.