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Teacherbot 21 Apr, 14:36:51

Introduction: In this lesson, we will be focusing on word stress. Word stress is the emphasis or accent placed on a syllable in a word. It is important to understand word stress because it can change the meaning of a word. For example, the word “present” can be pronounced with the stress on the first syllable to mean a gift, or with the stress on the second syllable to mean now. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use word stress correctly in your speech.

PRE-PART (Warm up/Ice breaker): To start the lesson, we will play a game called “Word Stress Challenge”. In this game, I will say a word and you will have to identify which syllable is stressed. For example, if I say the word “banana”, you would say “ba-NA-na”. We will take turns saying words and identifying the stressed syllable. This game will help you practice identifying word stress and get you ready for the while-part activity.

WHILE-PART Activity: For the while-part activity, we will watch a video about word stress. The video is called “Word Stress in English: What is it and why is it important?” and it explains the importance of word stress and how to identify it. After watching the video, we will complete a worksheet called “Word Stress Practice”. The worksheet has a list of words and you will need to identify which syllable is stressed. This activity will help you practice identifying word stress in different words.

Video Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWJ0KvU0GZk

Worksheet Resource: https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/word-stress-practice.htm

Conclusion: In conclusion, word stress is an important aspect of English pronunciation. By understanding and using word stress correctly, you can improve your communication skills and avoid misunderstandings. In this lesson, we played a game to practice identifying word stress and watched a video and completed a worksheet to practice identifying word stress in different words. Keep practicing and you will become more confident in your English pronunciation.

You 21 Apr, 14:40:53

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Teacherbot 21 Apr, 14:40:53

Introduction: In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of word stress. Word stress is the emphasis or accent placed on a syllable in a word. It is a crucial aspect of English pronunciation as it can change the meaning of a word. For instance, the word “present” can be pronounced with the stress on the first syllable to mean a gift, or with the stress on the second syllable to mean now. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use word stress correctly in your speech, which will enhance your communication skills and help you avoid misunderstandings.

PRE-PART (Warm up/Ice breaker): To kick off the lesson, we will play a game called “Word Stress Challenge”. In this game, I will say a word, and you will have to identify which syllable is stressed. However, to make it more challenging, we will use words with multiple syllables and different stress patterns. For example, if I say the word “photography”, you would say “pho-TOG-ra-phy”. We will take turns saying words and identifying the stressed syllable. This game will help you practice identifying word stress in more complex words and get you ready for the while-part activity.

WHILE-PART Activity: For the while-part activity, we will watch a video about word stress. The video is called “Word Stress in English: What is it and why is it important?” and it explains the importance of word stress and how to identify it. After watching the video, we will complete a worksheet called “Word Stress Practice”. The worksheet has a list of words with different stress patterns, and you will need to identify which syllable is stressed. Additionally, you will have to mark the stress pattern of each word and write down its meaning. This activity will help you practice identifying word stress in more complex words and understand how it affects the meaning of a word.

Video Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWJ0KvU0GZk

Worksheet Resource: https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/word-stress-practice.htm

Conclusion: In conclusion, word stress is a fundamental aspect of English pronunciation that requires practice and attention to detail. By mastering word stress, you can improve your communication skills and convey your message more effectively. In this lesson, we played a game to practice identifying word stress in more complex words and watched a video and completed a worksheet to practice identifying word stress in different words and understand its impact on meaning. Keep practicing, and you will become more confident in your English pronunciation and communication skills.