Assignment B - PPP Grammar Lesson Table: First Conditional
NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refer to here. See Units 2 and 7. For example, in number 4 in
the table below, we do NOT mean 'What is the function of the lesson'!!!
1. What is the target form of the first conditional The first conditional Present simple + future simple
(both clauses)? (F) The affirmative structure is: If + present simple, will + future simple
E.g., If it rains today (If clause), you will be late for school. (Main clause)
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to Elicit:
begin your presentation? I will elicit a question in the warmer about rain: “Do you like it if it rains?”
They will answer: Yes/No Based on the response I’ll use:
“If it rains today,” as my if clause, present simple + “you will be late for school.” As my main
clause, future simple.
Affirmative model sentence:
If it rains today, you will be late for school.
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If it does not rain today, you will not be late for school.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + does not + present simple, subject + will not + irregular verb + future simple
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: If it rains today, will you be late for school?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: If + present simple, will + subject + future simple + ?
4. What is the function? (M) Talking about something that is likely to happen.
An event that may occur in the future – it might still happen.
The future event has a connection to the present time and circumstances with the if clause
in the sentence. It connects with possible future events with the main clause of the first
conditional.
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, 5. What do students need to know about the SENTENCE STRESS:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Which words are stressed:
intonation? (P) If it rains today, you will be late for school.
(Think only about how the model sentence
would normally be said.) Where are the weak forms:
If it rains today, you will be late for school.
What contractions are normally used:
Affirmative form: You will = you’ll
INTONATION:
Affirmative: Voice falls at the end of the sentence at the main clause.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the Talking about likes and dislikes regarding weather conditions.
form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from I will ask students relating to weather and what certain weather conditions might cause or
the students? have an effect on.
8. How will I encourage students to analyse the Using weather conditions and the result it has on daily routine I will, with the contribution
form (S+V, etc.) themselves rather than just of students, write a model sentence.
telling them what it is? (F) With the structure visible I’ll write the if clauses (present simple) of three more example
sentences and ask three students to complete the main clause (future simple).
E.g., If the sun shines today…
If it starts to snow at 12…
Etc.
9. What concept questions will I ask to check When is the event? Past, present, or future? (FUTURE)
students understand how the form is being Do we know exactly when in the future? (YES)
used/what it means? Will it still happen? (YES)
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NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refer to here. See Units 2 and 7. For example, in number 4 in
the table below, we do NOT mean 'What is the function of the lesson'!!!
1. What is the target form of the first conditional The first conditional Present simple + future simple
(both clauses)? (F) The affirmative structure is: If + present simple, will + future simple
E.g., If it rains today (If clause), you will be late for school. (Main clause)
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to Elicit:
begin your presentation? I will elicit a question in the warmer about rain: “Do you like it if it rains?”
They will answer: Yes/No Based on the response I’ll use:
“If it rains today,” as my if clause, present simple + “you will be late for school.” As my main
clause, future simple.
Affirmative model sentence:
If it rains today, you will be late for school.
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If it does not rain today, you will not be late for school.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + does not + present simple, subject + will not + irregular verb + future simple
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: If it rains today, will you be late for school?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: If + present simple, will + subject + future simple + ?
4. What is the function? (M) Talking about something that is likely to happen.
An event that may occur in the future – it might still happen.
The future event has a connection to the present time and circumstances with the if clause
in the sentence. It connects with possible future events with the main clause of the first
conditional.
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, 5. What do students need to know about the SENTENCE STRESS:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Which words are stressed:
intonation? (P) If it rains today, you will be late for school.
(Think only about how the model sentence
would normally be said.) Where are the weak forms:
If it rains today, you will be late for school.
What contractions are normally used:
Affirmative form: You will = you’ll
INTONATION:
Affirmative: Voice falls at the end of the sentence at the main clause.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the Talking about likes and dislikes regarding weather conditions.
form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from I will ask students relating to weather and what certain weather conditions might cause or
the students? have an effect on.
8. How will I encourage students to analyse the Using weather conditions and the result it has on daily routine I will, with the contribution
form (S+V, etc.) themselves rather than just of students, write a model sentence.
telling them what it is? (F) With the structure visible I’ll write the if clauses (present simple) of three more example
sentences and ask three students to complete the main clause (future simple).
E.g., If the sun shines today…
If it starts to snow at 12…
Etc.
9. What concept questions will I ask to check When is the event? Past, present, or future? (FUTURE)
students understand how the form is being Do we know exactly when in the future? (YES)
used/what it means? Will it still happen? (YES)
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