LESSON PLAN

Grade 9-English
FIRST QUARTER

I. LEARNING COMPETENCY
EN9OL-1a-1.15: Use the appropriate segmental (sounds of English) and the

suprasegmentally or prosodic features of speech when delivering lines

of poetry and prose in a speech choir, jazz chants and raps

Objectives:

1. Define word stress

2. Determine the stressed syllables in given words
3. Pronounce words with correct stress
4. Appreciate the importance of using correct/proper stress in pronouncing words

II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Word Stress Materials:

1. Manila paper and marker
2. Handouts for the activity References:

1. K to 12 Curriculum Guide (May 2016)

2. A Journey through Anglo-American Literature Learner‘s Material for English

III. LEARNING TASKS

Introduction: Word stress is considered a ―magic key‖ in understanding spoken English.
Being a part of the English language, it is a tool that non-native speakers can use to
communicate accurately and fluently.
 TASK 1: MIND YOUR SYLLABICATION
What is ―syllable‖ in Filipino? Give samples of Filipino words and indicate the number of
syllables. Provide the English equivalent of the words and likewise identify the number of
syllables. Notice how the words are pronounced. Do all syllables receive the same degree
of emphasis?

       o O O o

• I carried the b‘tell to the hottle.

• They will desert the desert by tomorrow.

TASK 2: STRESS BUT DON‟T STRESS!

Read the following sentences:

• What is the meaning of the first sentence? How about the second?
• What do you think is the factor/factors that affected the understanding of the
meaning of the sentence?

Analysis:
TASK 3: STRESS IT OUT!
Based on the first activity, answer the following questions:

·  How does pronunciation affect the meaning of the word/message?

·  Can you cite some instances where you have been misunderstood because of the
way you said something/pronounced a word(s)?

·  Is it possible to avoid those kinds of instances? How?

 Abstraction:

Stress is the relative force or prominence given to a syllable or word.

Improper use of stress may result in a difference in the meaning of utterance that can
cause misunderstanding.

TASK 4: WHERE‟S MY WORD?

 Below is a list of words and jumbled list of stress patterns. With your group,
match and pair the words with their corresponding stress pattern. Post
your output on the board and as a group, read the words aloud
following the assigned stress pattern.

competition
ooOo
Example:

W ords Stress Patterns

opposition friendly ooOo Oo

technician pilot oO oOo
modest examination Oo ooOo
record (n) production oO oOo
participation moral oO oOo
progress (v) occasion oooOo Oo
present (v) discussion Oo oOo
present (n) vegetarian Oo oooOo
record explosion oOo Oo

politician desert (n) ooOo Oo

Application:

TASK 5: GROUP „EM UP!

Sort the words assigned to your group according to stress (first syllable, second syllable,
etc.) and present your work to the class.
Word List
sudden quarrel evade orbital religious temperature
project (n) entrance hypertension interfere nutrition
catalyst instance environmental accommodation explanation
gratuity export (n) forget exit configuration
away below revelation bacteria engineer permanent
command universality organization democracy
destroy history ignore physical balloon generosity
reputation pantaloons apparatus experimental
lemonade adaptability determination treble project
guarantee frequently oblivion everything (v) employee
vegetation contribution impossible compatibility
diagnosis examination satisfactory capon
characteristic furnace comedian academician export (v) volunteer
operation cannon iconic vulnerability
classification
implementation academic infant
consolidation
appendix participation photography beneficiary
apologetic
efficient responsible cafeteria documentary commemoration
deliberation
develop fundamental preposition interpretation
satchel woeful
spectacle ballad syllabication
dermatological
dependability

Assessment:
TASK 6: CHECKPOINT
Answer the following in your ¼ sheet of paper.
Identify whether the stress is placed on :
a. first syllable b. second syllable c. third syllable d. fourth syllable
 
Write the letter of your answer.
 
_____ 1. honor     _____ 6. diplomatic
_____ 2. syllabication     _____ 7. pretty
_____ 3. legal     _____ 8. administration
 
_____ 4. sixteen     _____ 9. permit (n)
 
_____ 5. ceremony   _____ 10. permit (v)