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JSS3 English Language

Speeches: Intonation, Stress and Rhythm

Overview

Identify the three intonation patterns for statements, questions and commands; Make statements, ask questions, give commands using appropriate intonation patterns; Listen to different utterances to identify correct points of pauses; Listen to poems for appropriate rhythm.

What you'll learn
  • Listening to speeches on the following :
  • - Human Rights
  • - Gender issues.
  • - Value re-orientation (honesty, respect for elders, punctuality etc)
  • - Peace Education
  • - Conflict resolution
  • - Drug Abuse
  • - Global warming
  • - Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
  • - Road Safety
  • - Inter-ethnic marriages highlighting correct intonation, stress and rhythm.
  • Making statements, commands and questions using the correct stress, intonation and rhythm.