Study Notes: Listening & Speaking - Pronunciation & Vocabulary (Conserving Resources)

Strand 15.1.1 (Theme: Conserving Resources)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

Key Notes on Pronunciation and Vocabulary

Target Sounds: /l/, /s/, /r/

Sound Guide

Sound Spelling Word
/l/ l clean, careful
/s/ s save, close
/r/ r re-use, rubbish

Minimal Pairs

Hear the Difference

/l/ /r/
clean crean (not real)
careful carefur (not real)

Conservation Vocabulary

Key Words

waste, save, careful, share, close, switch off, dustbin, re-use, dirty, water, rubbish, clean, throw

With Target Sounds:

  • /l/: clean, careful
  • /s/: save, close, switch off
  • /r/: re-use, rubbish, resources

Sentences:

  • “Save water.”
  • “Re-use the bottle.”
  • “Clean the class.”

Sample Rhyme Analysis

Rhyme: "Save and Share" (~80 words):

Save the water, don’t waste it all,
Close the tap when you’re done,
Re-use the paper, clean the hall,
Share with friends and have fun!
Rubbish in the dustbin, careful be,
Switch off lights, let’s all agree!

Analysis:

Sound Word Used In
/l/ clean, careful Action
/s/ save, close, switch off Action
/r/ re-use, rubbish Action

Response Example: Said save and re-use clearly.

Peer Feedback: “Add clean.”

Revised: “Clean the floor.”

Why Learn Vocabulary?

Reasons

  • Talk about saving
  • Help environment
  • Speak clearly

Suggested Learning Experiences

Interactive Activities

Sound Sorting

Drag each word to correct sound:

clean
save
re-use
/l/
/s/
/r/

Key Inquiry Question

What words can we make from the sound given?

Answer:

  • /l/: clean, careful
  • /s/: save, close
  • /r/: re-use, rubbish

Quick Quiz

Question 1: Sound in "clean"?

Question 2: Sound in "re-use"?

Question 3: Why learn words?

Earn Badges!

Complete activities and quizzes to earn badges:

Sound Hero
Save Speaker
Green Talker

Core Competencies Developed

Values

Pertinent and Contemporary Issues