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Teacherbot 21 Apr, 14:25:44

Lesson Plan: Word Stress for A2/A2+ Adolescents or Adults

Introduction: In this lesson, we will learn about word stress and how it can affect the meaning of words. We will also practice identifying and pronouncing stressed syllables in words.

PRE-PART (Warm up/Ice breaker): 1. Word Stress Game: Divide the class into two teams. The teacher will say a word and the first team to correctly identify the stressed syllable gets a point. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Example words: banana, computer, elephant, guitar, umbrella.

WHILE-PART: 1. What is Word Stress? - Explain that word stress is the emphasis or prominence given to a syllable in a word. - Show a video that explains word stress, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk

  1. Identifying Stressed Syllables - Provide examples of words with different stress patterns, such as “photograph” (first syllable stressed) and “photography” (second syllable stressed). - Have students practice identifying the stressed syllable in different words. - Use this worksheet for practice: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Stress-Worksheet-1-ESL-EFL-ELL-ELD-Phonics-Orton-Gillingham-3069475

  2. Pronouncing Stressed Syllables - Explain that pronouncing the stressed syllable correctly is important for clear communication. - Show a video that demonstrates how to pronounce stressed syllables, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk - Have students practice pronouncing stressed syllables in different words. - Use this worksheet for practice: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Stress-Worksheet-2-ESL-EFL-ELL-ELD-Phonics-Orton-Gillingham-3069481

Conclusion: In this lesson, we learned about word stress and how it can affect the meaning of words. We practiced identifying and pronouncing stressed syllables in words. Remember to pay attention to word stress when speaking and listening to English.

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Lesson Plan: Word Stress for Beginner to Intermediate English Learners

Introduction: In this lesson, we will learn about word stress. Word stress is the emphasis or importance given to a syllable in a word. It is important to know about word stress because it can change the meaning of a word.

PRE-PART (Warm up/Ice breaker): 1. Word Stress Game: We will play a game where I say a word and you tell me which syllable is stressed. For example, if I say “banana,” you would say “ba-NA-na.”

WHILE-PART: 1. What is Word Stress? - I will explain that word stress is the emphasis or importance given to a syllable in a word. - I will show a short video that explains word stress, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk

  1. Identifying Stressed Syllables - I will provide examples of words with different stress patterns, such as “photograph” (first syllable stressed) and “photography” (second syllable stressed). - We will practice identifying the stressed syllable in different words. - We will use this worksheet for practice: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Stress-Worksheet-1-ESL-EFL-ELL-ELD-Phonics-Orton-Gillingham-3069475

  2. Pronouncing Stressed Syllables - I will explain that pronouncing the stressed syllable correctly is important for clear communication. - I will show a short video that demonstrates how to pronounce stressed syllables, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk - We will practice pronouncing stressed syllables in different words. - We will use this worksheet for practice: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Stress-Worksheet-2-ESL-EFL-ELL-ELD-Phonics-Orton-Gillingham-3069481

Conclusion: In this lesson, we learned about word stress. Word stress is the emphasis or importance given to a syllable in a word. It is important to know about word stress because it can change the meaning of a word. We practiced identifying and pronouncing stressed syllables in words. Remember to pay attention to word stress when speaking and listening to English.