NB Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refer to here. See Units 2 and 7. E.g. in 4. we do NOT mean 'What is the function of the lesson'!!!
1. What is the target form of the first
conditional (both clauses)? (F) If + present simple + will/won’t + verb
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to If we stop polluting the planet, we will be healthier.
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If we don’t stop polluting the planet, we won’t be
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? healthier.
(You might find there is more than one Form: If + present simple +won’t + verb
possibility, but you only need to show one Model sentence in question form: Will we be healthier if we stop polluting the planet?
negative and one question, then analyse the Form: Will + verb + if + simple present
forms)
4. What is the function? (M) Talking about experiences.
Events/actions that will probably occur in the future.
5. What do students need to know about the In the affirmative form the first conditional in the present tense is contracted by the if
pronunciation? (P) clause while the negative is usually not contracted.
(Think only about how the model sentence
would normally be said) Affirmative: If we stop polluting the planet, we will be healthier
Negative: If we don’t stop polluting the planet, we won’t be healthier
6. What is the context I will use to introduce Talking about different environmental threats.
the form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional I will use a student example of an environmental threat and the effect is has on us.
from the students?
8. How will I encourage students to analyse the I will put examples from the students on the board and then analyse it together.
form (S+V etc) themselves rather than just
telling them what it is? (F)
9. What concept questions will I ask to check Are we talking about past, present or future? (Present)
students understand how the form is being Is it possibilities in the future or in the past? (Future)