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Difference between Phonetics and Phonology

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Learning Episodes

Big Picture Objectives Stickability

This lesson will introduce Year 8
pupils to the concepts of
phonetics and phonology in
English language studies,
focusing on the differences
between the two.
Define and differentiate between phonetics and
phonology.
Students will remember the Introduction to phonetics and
key differences between phonology (10 mins)
Identify examples of phonetic and phonological
elements in spoken language.
phonetics and phonology, Definition and examples of
Explore how phonetics and phonology contribute
to effective communication. reinforcing the importance of phonetics (10 mins)
sound production and
language structure in English.

Adaptability Assessment for Learning

This lesson can be adapted for SEN students by Comparison of phonetics and
Assessment activities include a quiz on distinguishing
phonology (15 mins)
providing visual aids and simplifying language. Fast between phonetic and phonological examples, a pair
Interactive activity to differentiate
progressors can be challenged with more complex discussion to explain the relationship between these between phonetic and phonological
examples, while extra support can be given to struggling concepts, and a listening exercise to identify phonetic elements (15 mins)
students through guided practice. For EAL learners, elements in spoken sentences.
using bilingual dictionaries or language support tools can
aid understanding.

Keywords Literacy/Numeracy Resources

Literacy skills will be developed Discussion on how phonetics and
Phonetics, Phonology, Whiteboard, markers, phonology impact language
through reading phonetic symbols and
Sounds, Symbols, Speech, analysing phonological patterns in handouts with phonetic understanding (10 mins)

Language Structures, texts. Numeracy skills will be engaged
in identifying syllable stress patterns
Communication
and understanding rhythm in speech.
symbols, audio recordings of Quiz to test understanding of the
concepts (15 mins)
spoken language samples,
quiz questions, visual aids.

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