FUN-O-TICS

(A Fun Way
of Learning
Phonetics)
 INTRODUCTION

PHONETICS

Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that studies the sounds of human speech. It is

concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds or signs (phones): their

physiological production, acoustic properties, auditory perception, and neuro physiological

status. Phonology, on the other hand, is concerned with the abstract, grammatical

characterization of systems of sounds or signs.

Phonetics was studied by 4th century BC, and possibly as early as the 6th century

BC, in the Indian subcontinent, with Paṇini's account of the place and manner of

articulation of consonants in his treatise on Sanskrit. The major Indic alphabets today order

their consonants according to Paṇini's classification.

REASON FOR SELECTING THE TOPIC

The important receptive skill, reading is the doorway for a student through which the

breeze of knowledge enters in. If a student learns to read by himself, there is no need for
him to seek outside. He can enjoy the aesthetic sense of literature. This is the reason for

choosing this topic.

OBJECTIVES

 To improve the skill of reading.

 To support to read faster.

 To learn the usage of phonetics.

 To arouse their interest towards extensive reading.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Excels in reading.

 Familiarizes with sounds and pronunciation of English words.

 Enjoys reading and develops a passion towards reading.

 Encourages extensive reading.

PLAN
Finding out the problem

Selection of study area

Selection of tool

Data collection

Data analysis

Result

Possible solution
 Implementation of solution

Conclusion

FINDING OUT THE PROBLEM

It is observed that some students find difficulties in reading. Lack of

interest and poor attention may be the cause.

STUDY AREA

Name of the school : Government High School, K.Alambalam

Standard : VII & VIII Std

Sample no of students : 15 ( VII - 7 , VIII – 8 )

RESEARCH TOOL

For this project, observation is the appropriate tool to collect data. This tool was

framed in a simple style and focused on the needed area.

DATA COLLECTION

The student team observed the students of VII and VIII standard. They explained the

aim of the observation and collected the data. Their interaction, reading words and their

response itself served as an evaluation process.

 RESULT

 Most of the students tried their best to read these words (Soldier, Co- operate,

Regular, Solution, Whole, Brilliant, Justice).

 Majority of the students exactly read these words (Honest, Leader).

 Maximum number of students struggled to read the word knowledge.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION
 Kindling the student’s interest through games.
 Using fun filled activities.
 Making them to engage themselves actively while learning.
 Using phonetic mobile app while teaching the sounds.
 Playing English songs and video clipping to enjoy learning.
IMPLEMENTATION (In Class Room)
1. Do and Share – Students do activities / Draw charts and they share with others.
2. Hopscotch! – ‘Sound-Word’ Hopscotch can be played to arouse their interest to learn
new words.

CONCLUSION

“Reading maketh a full man.”

-Francis Bacon
 The sculpturization of the human race is done by reading. The enlightment of the

human soul is attained only through reading. The secret of a successful teaching lies in the

heart of mastering the skill of reading.

Making the students to read by themselves and enhancing a strong passion towards

reading is enough, they will conquer the rest.

Observation tool for Reading skill

SMILE-O-METER
STUDENT NAME :

CLASS :

KEEP ALMOST
S.NO READ THE WORD AWESOME
WORKING THERE

1 SOLDIER

2 CO-OPERATE
 3 LEADER

4 REGULAR

5 SOLUTION

KEEP ALMOST
S.NO READ THE WORD AWESOME
WORKING THERE

6 WHOLE

7 KNOWLEDGE

8 HONEST
9 BRILLIANT

10 JUSTICE