Esperanza Esperanza

TP 6 Functions
Pre-Intermediate level

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Main Aims

  • Ss will be given opportunities to practice functional language for giving advice in daily life situations.

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide Ss opportunities to practice speaking skills in short conversations involving problem-solving and advice-giving.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (2-3 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students.

T displays some quotes about learning (We learn by doing, The best way to learn is to teach, etc.) and asks students which ones they agree with and why.

Textwork for TL (Gist) (3-5 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text.

T p rojects a website message along with several replies and asks students to identify the advice given in each response.

Textwork for TL (Intensive) (4-6 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language.

T shares screen to display a table containing information about a radio programme focused on problems and advice. T explains that students will need to complete the table using details from the listening. T clarifies doubts, asks a couple of ICQs and then plays the audio. Ss check answers in pairs (optional) and then OCFB.

Language Focus (Meaning, Form and Pronunciation, Appropriacy) (10-12 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language.

T introduces tasks for meaning, form, pronunciation and appropriacy of the modal "Should". Meaning T shares a slide with sentences using 'should' and asks students to identify the correct usage through guided discovery (CCQs). Example: Look at this of sentence with should and answer the questions. "I think you should study online." Is this a suggestion or an obligation? Is it a good idea or bad idea? Form T projects a couple of examples on screen and explains Ss that they will select the correct answers. Then, Ss inductively figure out the form. Example: You should talk to native speakers. (Correct) You should to talk to native speakers. You should talks to native speakers. Complete the rule: We use ________________ + the base form of a verb to give _____________________. The negative for should is ________________ + the base form. Pronunciation T projects a new slide displaying the words should and shouldn’t. Then, T plays a short audio clip and asks students to identify the silent letter in both words. Should /ʃʊd/ Shouldn't /ˈʃʊd.ənt/ Ss repeat the words. T sends a brief link to identify if the pronunciation is correct or incorrect. https://voca.ro/15w3aGMNUFYa 1. Incorrect 2. Correct 3. Incorrect 4. Correct

Language Controlled Practice (4-6 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice.

T explains the activity by projecting a task in which students must put words in the correct order to form sentences. Then T provides an example, sets a time limit, and asks ICQs to check understanding. Pair work (optional) and OCFB. Example: a / idea / that's / good = That's a good idea. Later on, T asks students to use the same correct statements to reorder them to make a conversation. T provides the first line as an example, and students continue the task individually. Pair work (optional) and OCFB. Note: Ss might practice the conversation in pairs.

Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language.

T tells students that each of them will have a specific situation to ask for advice. Their partners will give suggestions using should. T explains Ss that they will use the following phrases for the conversation. I think you should... You should... What about ...? Why don't you ...? Ss practice and role-play the situations.

Feedback and Error Correction (5-7 minutes) • To provide feedback on students' production and use of language.

T provides content language feedback using DEC on screen.

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