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 First Conditional
(both clauses)? (F) If+present simple…will+infinitive
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to I will use the sentence “I go camping, .” and ask learners to put it in the future simple tense.
begin your presentation? I will ask learners the possibility of something happening to make it unlikely.
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If it is not warm, I will not go camping.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If+present simple + will not+infinite
(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 it is warm?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: Verb+subject+clause
4. What is the function? (M) First conditional refers to the possibility of a situation occurring in the future.
5. What do students need to know about the Will is an auxiliary verb that describes a future action.
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Use contractions and stress the main verb and noun. When stressing speak at slow but loud
intonation? (P) pace to emphasize the verb and helping verb.
(Think only about how the model sentence In the negative form the auxiliary verb is contracted.
would normally be said.) Intonation: Speak at slow pace but clear and a little louder.
Stress: The negative verb carried stress and the main stress falls on will not.
Affirmation and negative forms voice will decrease. I will also make use of contractions and
stress.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the I will ask learners to name some of the things they will do if they wake up late. I will then
form? (M) explain that these things listed are possibilities and realistic.
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from I will write the form of the first conditional on the board. I will then explain there are two
the students? ways to write this sentence and show the learners the formula if we switch it around.
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,8. How will I encourage students to analyze the I will ask students to identify the tenses according to the formula and to see which clause is
form (S+V, etc.) themselves rather than just first.
telling them what it is? (F)
9. What concept questions will I ask to check “If it snows, I will build a snowman.” (concept check) Look at the if clause. Ask learners to
students understand how the form is being identify the tense in the first part. Are we speaking about the past, present or future? Is it
used/what it means? likely or unlikely?
10. What timeline can I use to help students If-----Condition------------------------------Result
understand sentences such as 'If it's sunny It’s sunny tomorrow we will go to the beach.
tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.'? Present simple future+simple
11. How will I get students to practice the Have student repeat sentence after you. Drill method and stress the sentence.
pronunciation?
12. What controlled practice activities will the Question 1: Change the tenses of the sentences so that the sentences are in first
students do? conditional. An example will be done so learners can identify what they need to correct.
Question 2: Match column A and column B.
13. What freer practice activities will the students Learners will make an A4 poster on what they will do if they are voted class president, They
do? will think of what they have to offer other learners if they were class president.
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, Assignment B - Lesson Plan Form and Paragraph
- To introduce students to the first conditional for
talking about possible future situations
- To differentiate the use of future simple tense and
Lesson Type: Grammar Lesson Aims: present simple tense in sentences
- To get control and free practice of activities
Students will understand the form and function through presentation
A2 (Late elementary/
Learners will be able to practice producing form accurately and know
Level of Class: pre-intermediate) Lesson Objectives: to differentiate between the condition and result.
Teenagers (14-16 years old)
Students will already be familiar with the present simple tense and
Nationality/First the future simple tense.
Spanish Assumed Knowledge: Learners know about basic grammatical terms such as subject, verb,
Language:
object, and infinitive.
1. Learners might mistakenly apply the simple future tense when
writing if clauses while using simple present when writing
main clauses. Remind students that if follows the simple
present tense: If S+V +Present + will+ infinitive.
Length of Lesson: 60 mins Anticipated Problems: 2. Learners might confuse the position of the auxiliary verb.
Show learners the formula of first conditional.
3. Learners may struggle with pronunciation. Allow for learners
to repeat sentence after teacher. If they difficulty pronouncing
words, use the phonetic chart.
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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 First Conditional
(both clauses)? (F) If+present simple…will+infinitive
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to I will use the sentence “I go camping, .” and ask learners to put it in the future simple tense.
begin your presentation? I will ask learners the possibility of something happening to make it unlikely.
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If it is not warm, I will not go camping.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If+present simple + will not+infinite
(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 it is warm?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: Verb+subject+clause
4. What is the function? (M) First conditional refers to the possibility of a situation occurring in the future.
5. What do students need to know about the Will is an auxiliary verb that describes a future action.
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Use contractions and stress the main verb and noun. When stressing speak at slow but loud
intonation? (P) pace to emphasize the verb and helping verb.
(Think only about how the model sentence In the negative form the auxiliary verb is contracted.
would normally be said.) Intonation: Speak at slow pace but clear and a little louder.
Stress: The negative verb carried stress and the main stress falls on will not.
Affirmation and negative forms voice will decrease. I will also make use of contractions and
stress.
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the I will ask learners to name some of the things they will do if they wake up late. I will then
form? (M) explain that these things listed are possibilities and realistic.
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from I will write the form of the first conditional on the board. I will then explain there are two
the students? ways to write this sentence and show the learners the formula if we switch it around.
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,8. How will I encourage students to analyze the I will ask students to identify the tenses according to the formula and to see which clause is
form (S+V, etc.) themselves rather than just first.
telling them what it is? (F)
9. What concept questions will I ask to check “If it snows, I will build a snowman.” (concept check) Look at the if clause. Ask learners to
students understand how the form is being identify the tense in the first part. Are we speaking about the past, present or future? Is it
used/what it means? likely or unlikely?
10. What timeline can I use to help students If-----Condition------------------------------Result
understand sentences such as 'If it's sunny It’s sunny tomorrow we will go to the beach.
tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.'? Present simple future+simple
11. How will I get students to practice the Have student repeat sentence after you. Drill method and stress the sentence.
pronunciation?
12. What controlled practice activities will the Question 1: Change the tenses of the sentences so that the sentences are in first
students do? conditional. An example will be done so learners can identify what they need to correct.
Question 2: Match column A and column B.
13. What freer practice activities will the students Learners will make an A4 poster on what they will do if they are voted class president, They
do? will think of what they have to offer other learners if they were class president.
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, Assignment B - Lesson Plan Form and Paragraph
- To introduce students to the first conditional for
talking about possible future situations
- To differentiate the use of future simple tense and
Lesson Type: Grammar Lesson Aims: present simple tense in sentences
- To get control and free practice of activities
Students will understand the form and function through presentation
A2 (Late elementary/
Learners will be able to practice producing form accurately and know
Level of Class: pre-intermediate) Lesson Objectives: to differentiate between the condition and result.
Teenagers (14-16 years old)
Students will already be familiar with the present simple tense and
Nationality/First the future simple tense.
Spanish Assumed Knowledge: Learners know about basic grammatical terms such as subject, verb,
Language:
object, and infinitive.
1. Learners might mistakenly apply the simple future tense when
writing if clauses while using simple present when writing
main clauses. Remind students that if follows the simple
present tense: If S+V +Present + will+ infinitive.
Length of Lesson: 60 mins Anticipated Problems: 2. Learners might confuse the position of the auxiliary verb.
Show learners the formula of first conditional.
3. Learners may struggle with pronunciation. Allow for learners
to repeat sentence after teacher. If they difficulty pronouncing
words, use the phonetic chart.
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