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
(both clauses)? (F) Affirmative form: if + present simple, . . . will + infinitive (verb)
e.g. If it is sunny, we will go to the park.
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If I do not study hard, I will not pass the exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + do not + present simple, will not + infinitive (verb)
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: What will you do if you study hard?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: What + will + infinitive (verb) + if + present simple?
4. What is the function? (M) The first conditional is used to speak about things (experiences, etc.) that could and possibly
will happen in the future.
5. What do students need to know about the Sentence stress:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
intonation? (P)
(Think only about how the model sentence Intonation:
would normally be said.) Question form: Voice usually rises at the end.
Affirmative and Negative forms: Voice usually falls at the end.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the Discuss their expectations and hopes for the future.
form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from By using the inductive approach, I will share a personal goal with the class. I will write down
the students? a few phrases on the board for example, “If I want to get my Ph.D., I will have to study
harder.” I will then ask the students to have a discussion with each other about their dreams
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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
(both clauses)? (F) Affirmative form: if + present simple, . . . will + infinitive (verb)
e.g. If it is sunny, we will go to the park.
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If I do not study hard, I will not pass the exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + do not + present simple, will not + infinitive (verb)
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: What will you do if you study hard?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: What + will + infinitive (verb) + if + present simple?
4. What is the function? (M) The first conditional is used to speak about things (experiences, etc.) that could and possibly
will happen in the future.
5. What do students need to know about the Sentence stress:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
intonation? (P)
(Think only about how the model sentence Intonation:
would normally be said.) Question form: Voice usually rises at the end.
Affirmative and Negative forms: Voice usually falls at the end.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the Discuss their expectations and hopes for the future.
form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from By using the inductive approach, I will share a personal goal with the class. I will write down
the students? a few phrases on the board for example, “If I want to get my Ph.D., I will have to study
harder.” I will then ask the students to have a discussion with each other about their dreams
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