C-R Tasks For Elt Phonology
C-R Tasks For Elt Phonology
C-R Tasks For Elt Phonology
Lesson plan
1. Introducing the / æ / sound. The T will write the word “cat” on the bb and will
pronounce it. Then, she will erase the “c” and will replace it with a “b”. She will
repeat the procedure with letters “f”, “h”. She will stress the importance of
changing a sound; it changes also the whole word.
2. Isolating the item. The T will write the words on the bb ( cat-bat-fat) . She will
read the aloud and ask sts some questions to help the notice the vowel sound (æ)
T: Do they rhyme? Why? What do they have in common?
3. Modelling: The T will ask sts to pay attention to the movements of her mouth
or lips when she calls out the words on the bb. She will ask sts how her lips are
placed by asking some questions. After that, she will produce the sound many
times so sts can see how the sound is articulated.
4. Mirror game: The T will ask sts to bring a small mirror. She will ask sts to
produce the sound in front of their mirror so they can see themselves as they
pronounce the words (self-awareness). The T will place emphasis on the spread
lip position.
5. Introducing / ɑ: /.Contrast: The T will write now on the bb, in other column the
words car – park – plant – art. She will read aloud and ask sts some questions to
help sts notice the new sound and see the difference between the two vowels.
T: Do they rhyme? What do they have in common? Take a look at “cat” and “car”,
are the same? What’s the difference?
6. Modelling: The T will ask sts to pay attention to the movements of her mouth
or lips when she calls out the words on the second column ( / ɑ: / ). She will ask
sts how her lips are placed by asking some questions. After that, she will produce
the sound many times so sts can see how the sound is articulated.
7. Mirror game: She will ask sts to produce the sound in front of their mirror so
they can see themselves as they pronounce the words (self-awareness). The T
will place emphasis on the position of the lips and the back sound.
8. Introducing / ʌ / . Contrast: The T will write then the words cup – cut – up –
jump – duck – sun in another column on the bb, She will repeat the procedure and
help sts to notice the difference among the three vowels.
9. Modelling: The T will ask sts to pay attention to the movements of her mouth
or lips when she calls out the words on the third column ( / ʌ/ ). She will ask sts
how her lips are placed by asking some questions. After that, she will produce the
sound many times so sts can see how the sound is articulated.
10. Mirror game: The T will ask sts to bring a small mirror. She will ask sts to
produce the sound in front of their mirror so they can see themselves as they
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pronounce the words from the first column(/æ/). The T will place emphasis on the
spread lip position.
The same will be repeated with the other two vowels / ɑ: / and / ʌ / , placing
emphasis on the articulation of the sounds.
NOTE: For each column the T will stick on the bb a picture of a cat, a car and a
cup, so sts can associate the pictures with the sound, which would be useful for
recognition activities later on.
NOTE: When checking the exercise, the T will provide further explanation on
how the words are pronounced. There will be reflection on practice or student’s
justification of their choice.
12. Production. Rhyme. The T will check the previous activity and as she does
she will write the correct answers on the bb in red, She will then add some words
and form the rhyme. “The fat cat runs very fast in the Sun while Pat and Sam are
in the park.”
She will ask sts to listen to her and repeat the rhyme. She will repeat the line
many times.
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PRACTICE
1. fast fat
2. sat star
3. cat cup
4. park Pat
5. fun fast
6. run rat