Consonant Clusters – JSS1 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

A consonant cluster is the coming together of more than one consonant sound in a word.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• state what a consonant cluster is;
• identify consonant clusters in the initial position of words;
• identify consonant clusters in the medial position of words;
• identify consonant clusters in the final position of words.

Where do consonant clusters occur in a word?

Consonant clusters can occur at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of a word.

Consonant clusters in initial positions

• splash
• fry
• drive
• plant
• scare
• cloud

Consonant clusters in medial positions

• hindrance
• biblical
• matriculate
• oblation
• retrench

Consonant clusters in final positions

• neglect
• malt
• diamonds
• engulf
• humble

Evaluation

Give five words each with consonant clusters in the initial, medial and final positions.