Lesson 2 (Speaking) Correct Intonation for Statements and Yes-No Questions

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Learning Objective Use the correct intonation for statements and yes-no questions

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Subject Matter A. Topic: B. References: C. Materials: Value Focus: Correct Intonation for Statements and Yes-No Questions BEC Growing in English 6 pp. 10-11 Chart, Statements and Yes-No Questions Perseverance/Patience

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Procedure A. Preliminary Activities 1. Checking of Assignment 2. Review Why is it important to use correct stress of words in speaking or reading? B. Motivation Have you been required to perform something you didnt like? Or something too difficult for you to accomplish? C. Presentation Read the following sentences aloud after the teacher. 1. Great things come from small beginnings. 2. Prayers help us accomplish many things. 3. Have you submitted your project to Mrs. Golez? 4. Did you fix your bed this morning? D. Analysis and Discussion a. Which sentences were read with falling intonation? With rising intonation? b. What does each sentence tell us? c. More examples. Read and tell whether the sentences are in the rising or falling intonation. 1.Are you cheerful while doing your errands? 2. Father patted Nilos head for a job well done. 3. do you ask help when the work is too difficult for you? 4. St. Joseph is a model for all workers.

E. Generalization How do you read statements? Yes-No Questions? F. Application Read the dialogue below and classify the sentences whether said with rising or falling intonation. Use the table provided.

Liza: I am done with my school work. Are you done with yours, Nena? Nena: Oh! No, I forgot to do mine. Liza: Would you like some help? Nena: Please do. I have no book in English. Liza: Ok, Call me later after helping mother at home. Nena: Arent you going out with my friends today? Liza: No, Im too busy to play. Nena: Ok, Ill just phone you later. Thank you.
Rising Intonation Falling Intonation

G. Values Integration When we are given tasks, what do we need to have? Patience and perseverance in doing our tasks are important so that we can finish and achieve our goals. Evaluation Tell whether the following sentences are said/read with rising-falling intonation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The carpenter hammered quietly and patiently. Do you always complete your tasks? Difficulties only challenged him to accomplish his job. Will the job be easy if done one step at a time? Mother was surprised and happy at finding the house neat and orderly.

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Assignment Write 2 examples each of sentences read with rising-falling intonation.