2.6.

5 Language Analysis Functions

Complete this sheet for all functional language lessons that you teach.

Name
Guna Dirveika
Date
07.05.2014
Lesson #
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? No
Is this polite? Yes
What 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
series
What 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

Exponent:

In addition, / Additionally,

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

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

/nrdvntdz/ oOooOooo
Meaning (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? No
Is 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? Yes
Will I introduce the first advantage with this
word? No
What 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? No
Is 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