English Sounds · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.1.3.1.3 - Produce consonant sounds (nasals and affricates) in context

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the nasal consonant sounds /m/, /n/ and /ŋ/ in spoken words and distinguish them from one another.
Identify the affricate consonant sounds /ʧ/ and /ʤ/ in spoken words and distinguish them from one another.
Produce nasal and affricate sounds correctly in single words, phrases and sentences during oral reading and speaking activities.
Use words containing nasal and affricate sounds in connected speech, such as in a short talk or dialogue, with accurate pronunciation.
Self-correct their pronunciation of nasal and affricate sounds when a peer or the teacher points out an error.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: English Sounds (1.3)
Content standard: B8.1.3.1 - Articulate English speech sounds to develop confidence and skills in listening and speaking
Indicator: B8.1.3.1.3 - Produce consonant sounds (nasals and affricates) in context
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Distinguish between nasals sounds e.g. /m/,/n/ in context.
- Distinguish between affricates in context e. g. /ʧ/ and /ʤ/.
- Listen to nasals and affricates in context e.g. /m/, /ʧ /.
- Use nasals and affricates in connected speech.