Atiyeh Atiyeh

first conditional sentence
Grade11 level

Description

In this lesson, students learn about the 1st conditional through guided discovery based on talking about their plans. the lesson starts with a discussion about students` future plans.it follows with an explanation about the structure of first conditional sentences then a group work activity is done. finally there is some controlled practice through sentence reformulation and free practice via a final role_play speaking activity.

Materials

Abc text book, Power point file, whiteboard marker, handout, flashcards with various scenarios

Main Aims

  • to enable students to understand and effectively use 1st conditional sentences to express real and possible future situations in both spoken and written forms

Subsidiary Aims

  • to provide accuracy speaking practice in a 1st condition in the context of future plans

Procedure

warmer/lead in (5-10 minutes) • to set context and engage the students

-greeting -calling roles discussion about their plans: ask students about their plans - write down their sentences and introduce the concept of conditional sentences

introduction (7-10 minutes)

- explanation of the structure of 1st conditional sentences structure: if+ simple present , future form of the verb - explanation of the use of 1st conditional sentences - asking students to make some sentences

guided practice (12-15 minutes)

picture prompts: showing images depicting different situations(e.g., a sunny day). students must create 1st conditional sentences -feedback and share: discuss as a class which sentence could be be realistic and which might be more imaginative.

group activity (10-12 minutes)

future scenario: divide students into small groups and give them different scenarios(eg., planning a picnic, preparing for an exam,...) each group creates a list of 1st conditional sentences based on their scenario. present their sentences to the class.

wrap-up/ homework (10-12 minutes)

review: recap the lesson by asking individuals to complete the sentences with a bingo game homework: ask students to write a short paragraph describing a day where they use at least 5 1st conditional sentences.

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