2.6.5 Language Analysis FunctionsComplete this sheet for all functional language lessons that you teach.

NameGuna DirveikaDate07.05.2014Lesson #TP6

Context: Describe the context you are using to teach the functional language.

Ss will practice writing their opinion and stating advantages and disadvantages of something (internet in this case)

Formality: Describe the relationship between the speakers / writers.

Neutral, more formal

Function: What will this language and therefore this lesson enable learners to do, or do better?

Ss will be able to organize their thoughts in writing by using organizational phrases or sentence connectors.

Example

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation):

/fstl:/ /fstv:l/Meaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)Used to introduce the first reason, or advantage in series

What are your CCQs?Is this how youd end conversation? NoIs this polite? YesWhat problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?Problem: Ss may want to start essay with firstly or first of all, because it is the first thing to do.Solution: Draw Ss attention to the model text and ask where do they see this phrase used. .

Exponent:

Firstly, / First of all,

Form:Adverb/ collocation

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation): /sekndli/ Meaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)Used to introduce second idea or advantage in seriesWhat are your CCQs?Is this the first advantage? No, it is the second.Will the third advantage follow? Dont know, maybe.

What problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?none

Exponent:

Secondly,

Form:Adverb

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation): /ndn /, /dnl:/ Meaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)Also, as well as.

What are your CCQs?If we use additionally, is there one more advantage to the internet after the first two? Yes.Do we use want to tell about more reasons or advantages? yes

What problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?none

Exponent:

In addition, / Additionally,

Form:phrase

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation):

/nrdvntdz/ oOooOoooMeaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)Use to introduce one more advantage

What are your CCQs?Is Mohammed writing about a new disadvantage? NoIs he still talking about another advantage? yes

What problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?P. Ss might have problems with pronunciation and natural flow of the phrase.S. Ill do the CIC drill and elicit syllables, stress

Exponent:

Another advantage is that

Form:Phrase

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation): /l.so/Meaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)In addition; use to add one more idea or reason from the list.What are your CCQs?Will I talk about another advantage? YesWill I introduce the first advantage with this word? NoWhat problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?P. Ss might want to use it to introduce the last item on the list.S. I will ask CCQ will there follow another advantage after this?

Exponent:

Also,

Form:Adverb

Pronunciation (transcribe relevant parts in phonemes and indicate stress / intonation):

/fa.n.l:/, /lst.l:/Meaning (what does it mean and what function does it perform in this context?)Use when introducing the last advantage or last idea.

What are your CCQs?Will I write another advantage after this? NoIs this the final reason? yes

What problems do you anticipate with meaning, pronunciation and/or form? How will you solve them?P. Ss might want to use this connector in their conclusion paragraph.S. During controlled practice I will closely monitor and if needed point out that the last paragraph or the conclusion will summarize the ideas and give the writers opinion.

Exponent:

Finally, / Lastly,

Form:Adverbs