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
(both clauses)? (F)
Ask questions to the form First Conditional with one of the following: Target Form (Form)
The target form of the first conditional consists of:
- If-clause (Present Simple): If + subject + verb in base form |
- Main clause (Future Simple): subject + will + base verb |
example: if it rains, I will stay home.

2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence?
(You might find there is more than one
possibility, but you only need to show one
negative and one question, then analyse the
forms.)
Have the audience share this sentence to kick off the presentation:
Then "If I complete my homework on time, then I will watch a movie.",
"If I finish my homework early, I will watch a movie."
Model sentence in negative form: If I do not finish my homework early, I will not watch a
movie.
Form: Will + subject + not + base verb.
Model sentence in question form: If I finish my homework early, I will watch a movie?

4. What is the function? (M)
5. What do students need to know about the
pronunciation, including sentence stress and
Form: If + subject + do/does not + base verb, subject + will not + base verb "Will you not
base verb?
1st Conditional is used to talk about possible future events depending on a present condition.
Students require sentence stress and intonation:

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 intonation? (P)
(Think only about how the model sentence
would normally be said.)
6. What is the context I will use to introduce the
form? (M)
7. How will I try to elicit the first conditional from
the students?
8. How will I encourage students to analyse the
form (S+V, etc.) themselves rather than just
telling them what it is? (F)
9. What concept questions will I ask to check
students understand how the form is being
used/what it means?
10. What timeline can I use to help students
- (Pronunciation) - effort de language: Insist usually sur les principia verbs "finish" et
"watch".
- Intonation: (Sing. For the if-clause and sing. or even a sub-vowel length pause for the main
clause.
By using context like weekend plan according to a weather condition.
If it's Sunny Tomorrow |
Example: "If it’s sunny tomorrow, we’ll go to the beach."
Elicit the first conditional by discussing potential plans:
Teacher: "If it rains tomorrow, what will you do?"
Student: " I will stay home if it doesn't rain."
Have students analyse the form by pulling apart the sentence:
- Write on the board the sentence: "If it rains, I will stay at home."
- Students will point out subject, verbs, and clauses.
Will Ask concept questions to judge understanding:
- "Ranking: Not former, current or future." (Future)
- "Yes" or "No" for "Does the action depend on something happening?
Have the students draw a time line so they can understand:
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 understand sentences such as 'If it's sunny
tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.'?
11. How will I get students to practice the
pronunciation?
12. What controlled practice activities will the
students do?
13. What freer practice activities will the students
do?
- Record point for "now" and "future"
- Show "If it’s sunny tomorrow, then we’ll go to the beach" happening in the present and fu-
ture.
Students will repeat the sentence model focused on stress and intonation.
- Chorus & Individual Repetition
Structures that are correct in providing controlled practice activities:)
Exercises that require students to fill in the blanks with the first conditional (gap-fills).
There are a few multiple-choice questions which test the correct form of the first conditional.
Freer practice activities;
Supplementary structures - Roleplays: for students to talk their plans with their partners us-
ing the first conditional.
- Write in: Students write a paragraph about what they are going to do this weekend using the
first condition.
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