Pronuntiation of [s] and [z] sound

The English sounds of [s] and [z]

lesson plan by Laura Andrea Gracia Fajardo

• Lesson plan title/topic: Minimal Pairs – Final [s] and [z] sound • Length: 60 minutes (1 hour per session) – 1 session • Target group: 6th grade • Students’ number: 35 students (23 girls, 12 boys) • Grammar item: Pronunciation of the “s” and “z” sound

Objectives

• Main objective: To properly recognize and pronounce words that contain the [s] and [z] sounds in oral communication. • Specific objectives: • Differentiate the [s] and [z] sound. • Learn patterns, rhythm, and articulation of the [s] and [z] to develop communicative competence.

• Contents: Minimal Pairs, games, Drills, and exercises that include the [s] and [z] sounds. • Resources and materials: Videos, vocabulary flashcards, digital activities to develop during the class, Internet, paper. • Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

procedure

procedure

procedure

procedure

procedure

At the beginning of the class, the teacher greets the students in English and reminds the classroom rules to have a good classroom environment. The teacher will then show a video related to the topic. (8 minutes)

video

video

Afterward, the teacher asks the students to work in pairs to play a Dominoe game (Annex A) to ensure that the students are familiar with the meaning of each word. The instructions to play the game are the following: Each pair will have 12 pieces, 6 for each. Then, each player will pronounce the word that is seen on the piece in order to do the next play, etc. (12 minutes)

As a following activity, students will be asked to listen to a list of words to fill out the handout and categorize them in each sound (Annex B). (10 minutes)

List of words (Audio 9)

Then, the students will individually take a quiz using their cell phones to reinforce the topic. (10 minutes)

As a final activity, the teacher will ask the students to work in groups of four students to create and perform a short play using the words learned in class, emphasizing the pronunciation of the [s] and [z] sounds. (20 minutes)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment type: Collaborative, Listening and Speaking Assessment Assessment criteria: Students will interact with their partners; at the same time, they are learning the accurate pronunciation of the [s] and [z] sounds. They will contribute by adding their thoughts and insights to a collaborative presentation.

Assessment type: Reading and Writing Assessment Assessment criteria: Students will read their scripts, discuss key points in their groups, and present their interpretations to the class. Then, individually, they will take a quiz to reinforce their learning. This activity encourages collaborative learning and boosts both reading and writing skills.

Assessmemts Tools

*Participation in class, group work, spelling words correctly, writing topic using extended sentences. *Organize speaking by using main ideas as well as examples and details. *A checklist or observation sheet to track students' participation and contributions during the discussions. (Annex C)

Assessmemts Tools

*Participation in class, group work, spelling words correctly, writing topic using extended sentences. *Organize speaking by using main ideas as well as examples and details. *A checklist or observation sheet to track students' participation and contributions during the discussions. (Annex C)