Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Janine Naicker 01-01-2023 A2 -Pre-intermediate level 60 Minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar lesson plan
Lesson Topic:
Should and Shouldn't giving advice in a positive and negative way.
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Use modal verbs should and shouldn’t, giving advice in a positive or negative
way. Constructed sentences using should or shouldn’t whilst giving advice.
Example sentence: They will also be able to identify when to use should and shouldn’t.
1. You should bath everyday as its good hygiene practice. (Positive advice).
2. She shouldn’t smoke cigarettes as it’s very bad for her. (Negative advice).
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Due to the learner’s age (11/12 years old) and the fact that it is a grammar 1. I will utilise games in the lesson to keep the students interest levels up. I will
lesson, its likely learners will become distracted. motivate them using praise when answers are correct.
2. 2.Since these students fall under the pre-immediate they can understand t 2. I will keep the activity topics on a level that they can relate to such as basic
familiar topics such as very basic personal and family information, places etc health and covid 19.
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, 3. Some students might lack motivation being at summer school .They may 3. I will keep activities fun and engaging. Students will either in groups or
have been forced by parents and could feel demotivated because they paired up, allowing them to interact in games and activities. This shift from
rather be doing holiday activities than being in a classroom. book bound learning will make learning more interactive.
4. I will motivate them by praising students when answers are correct,
4. Young learners tend to have a shorter attention span and might lose interest example such as well done, or good job.
in the grammar lesson.
5. Since these students are from different countries they may revert to 5. I will tap gently on their table gently softly reminding telling to speak in
speaking their mouth tongue even though they might be capable of English please so they are aware that they are not speaking enough English
expressing their ideas in English. in the class.
6. Students having difficulty pronunciation “shouldn’t” as there accents differ.
6. I will break down “shouldn’t” [SHUUD] + [UHNT] into sounds, repeating it
aloud and exaggerating the sounds to assist learners.
Or Target language analysis:
1. What is the use or function of this He should study for the exam if he wants to pass. (Positive advice)
language? (include a timeline if
appropriate) He shouldn’t copy for the exam. (Negative advice)
You should use should and shouldn’t to give advice in a positive or negative way. When you use should it is a good
idea to do the suggestion making it good advice. (Positive advice)
When you use shouldn’t you are being advised against doing something and that makes it negative advice. The aim
is for learners when it’s appropriate to use should and shouldn’t, this is done using the terms positive and negative
advice.
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, 2. In which context are you introducing I will introduce the language in the context of giving advice in a positive or negative way regarding lifestyle and
the language? health.
I have used examples of the Covid 19 pandemic.
1. You should regularly wash your hands with water and soap.
2. You shouldn’t touch your nose, eyes and mouth.
By giving real life situations makes it easier for learners to understand.
3. Which concept checking questions will
you ask to ensure students understand
the meaning?
FIGURE :1
You should eat more healthier foods
Is it healthy to eat fruits and vegetable daily? (yes)
It is healthy to eat chips every day? (No)
Does she have a choice to eat healthier foods?(Yes)
Do you enjoy eating chips? (Yes/no)
What will you not do before bed time? (Not to eat chips)
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