Nissma Nissma

Second Conditional
Intermediate level

Description

In this lesson, students will learn about the different usages of the second conditional, its form and pronunciation features. In addition, they will have sufficient practice that will enable them to use the target language accurately. By the end of this lesson, they will also be able to differentiate between the first and second conditionals.

Materials

Abc Gap-fill handout
Abc PowerPoint Presentation
Abc White Board
Abc Hypothetical Questions Handout

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification and practice of the second conditional in the context of dreams and wishes

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide accuracy speaking practice in a conversation in the context of dreams and wishes using the second conditional

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Firstly, I will display a picture of someone blowing out candles on their birthday and ask the Ss what they're doing. Secondly, I will ask them what they do in that moment (make a wish). The Ss will then ask their partners these two questions: 1. What is your biggest dream? 2. Mention three things you wish to come true. O/C feedback will follow.

Exposure (3-5 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a picture

I will display a picture of a person daydreaming about buying an expensive car. I will elicit from the Ss what this person is doing, whether or not he can afford the car. Lastly, I will ask the Ss to form a sentence describing the picture.

Clarification (10-15 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Meaning: I will display the marker sentence using the PPT. I will use CCQs to ensure the Ss understand the meaning of the sentence. I will then elicit the usage of the second conditional: 1. Imaginary situations. 2. Advice. Form: I will write the marker sentence on the WB and elicit the form from the Ss. I will then write the form on the board. Pronunciation: I will elicit the sentence stress and intonation. Lastly, I will drill two sentences with the students.

Controlled Practice (7-9 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Ss will work in pairs to fill in the gaps with correct forms of the verbs in brackets. I will demo the first one with the Ss. An answer key will be provided.

Free Practice (10-16 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

I will give each student three pieces of paper, each will contain a question. Ss will work in pairs, asking each other these questions and then switch partners. I will also encourage them to converse even more and ask other questions that may come to their minds. O/C feedback will follow.

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