1. between two vowels th is voiced: mother, bother, weather, etc.

2. at the end of the word or before a consonant, th is unvoiced: myth, mouth,

mouthful, bath, truthful, throw, etc.
3. when followed by a silent e, th is voiced. Ex. bath (unvoiced); bathe (voiced).
4. at the beginning of functional words th is voiced. Ex. in the article the and in the
words this, that, these, those, then, than, they, them, their, there, therefore.
5. at the beginning of most other words, th is unvoiced: thunder, theatre, think, etc.

Lesson Plan: "Th" Pronunciation

Objective:

● To understand and practice the correct pronunciation of the "th" sound in English.

Materials Needed:

● Whiteboard and markers or a flip chart

● Printed worksheets with exercises
● Audio clips for pronunciation practice (if available)

Introduction (10 minutes):

​ Warm-Up:
● Greet the students and engage in a brief conversation to create a
comfortable atmosphere.
● Introduce the topic by asking if they find any English sounds challenging.
​ Overview:
● Explain that today's lesson will focus on the "th" sound, which has two
variations: voiced (/ð/) and voiceless (/θ/).
● Write examples on the board: "this" (/ðɪs/) and "think" (/θɪŋk/).

Explanation and Rules (15 minutes):

3. Voiced "Th" (/ð/):

● Explain that the voiced "th" sound is produced by vibrating the vocal cords.
● Provide examples: "this," "that," "there," and "brother."
● Write these words on the board and encourage students to repeat after you.
​ Voiceless "Th" (/θ/):
● Explain that the voiceless "th" sound is produced without vibrating the
vocal cords.
● Provide examples: "think," "math," "bath," and "both."
 ● Write these words on the board and have students practice the
pronunciation.

Exercises (20 minutes):

5. Minimal Pairs:

● Provide minimal pairs (words that differ only in the "th" sound) for practice: "bat"
vs. "bath," "tin" vs. "thin," etc.
● Have students repeat the pairs, emphasizing the correct "th" sound.
​ Sentence Practice:
● Create sentences containing words with the "th" sound and have students
read them aloud.
● Example: "This is a thoughtful gift for my brother."
​ Role-Playing:
● Engage students in a role-playing activity where they use words with the
"th" sound in a conversation.

Wrap-up (10 minutes):

8. Review:

● Recap the rules and practice points, emphasizing the correct pronunciation.
● Address any questions or concerns from the students.
​ Homework Assignment:
● Assign a few exercises from the worksheet for homework to reinforce the
lesson.
● Encourage students to practice the "th" sound in everyday conversation.

Conclusion:

Conclude the lesson by expressing confidence in the students' ability to master the "th"
sound with practice. Provide positive reinforcement and encourage them to actively
apply what they've learned in their daily communicatio