Lesson Plan: First Conditional for Secondary Children

Subject: English Language Grade Level: Secondary (7th-9th grade) Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever made plans or predictions about the future. 2. Discuss with the students the importance of being able to express these plans and predictions accurately in English. 3. Introduce the concept of the first conditional, explaining that it is used to talk about real or possible future situations and their likely results. 4. Share the learning objectives for the lesson: a. Understand the structure and usage of the first conditional. b. Practice forming and using the first conditional in context. c. Apply the first conditional to express plans and predictions accurately.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): a. Show a short video clip that presents different future scenarios. b. Ask students to discuss in pairs or small groups what they think will happen in each scenario. c. Encourage students to use the first conditional structure in their discussions.

1. Introduction to First Conditional (10 minutes): a. Present the structure of the first conditional using visual aids or a PowerPoint presentation. b. Provide examples of sentences using the first conditional and explain the meaning of each part (if clause and result clause). c. Discuss the importance of using the correct verb tenses in each clause.

2. Guided Practice (15 minutes): a. Distribute a worksheet with sentences missing the correct first conditional structure. b. Instruct students to complete the sentences using the correct verb forms. c. Monitor and provide assistance as needed.

3. Questioning and Discussion (10 minutes): a. Engage students in a class discussion by asking questions related to the first conditional. b. Encourage students to provide their own examples of first conditional sentences. c. Use open-ended questions to promote critical thinking and deeper understanding.

4. Independent Practice (15 minutes): a. Provide students with a worksheet or online activity where they can practice forming first conditional sentences. b. Monitor their progress and provide feedback as necessary. c. Encourage students to work collaboratively if possible.

Assessment: 1. Formative Assessment: a. Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. b. Monitor their completion of the guided practice worksheet and provide feedback.

1. Summative Assessment: a. Assign a written task where students have to write a short paragraph using the first conditional to describe their plans for the future. b. Evaluate their use of the first conditional structure, accuracy of verb forms, and overall understanding of the concept.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need additional support: a. Provide sentence starters or prompts to help them form first conditional sentences. b. Offer extra examples and explanations during the introduction and guided practice.

1. For students who need extension: a. Assign more challenging questions or tasks that require critical thinking and creativity. b. Encourage them to use a wider range of vocabulary and complex sentence structures.

Plenary: 1. Review the main points covered in the lesson. 2. Ask students to share their written paragraphs describing their plans for the future using the first conditional. 3. Discuss any common errors or misconceptions that arose during the lesson. 4. Summarize the importance of using the first conditional accurately in English.

Resources: 1. Video Resource: - “First Conditional - English Grammar Lesson” by Learn English with Emma [Link: https://youtu.be/7xYxgVvW9v8]

1. Worksheet Resource:
   • “First Conditional Worksheet” by English Worksheets [Link: https://www.englishwsheets.com/first_conditional_worksheets.html]