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Which subject	English as second
What topic	Language functios
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Language Functions

Objectives

Understand and identify different language functions in English (e.g., requesting, apologizing, agreeing).
Use appropriate language functions in speaking and writing activities.
Enhance conversational skills through role-playing exercises.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Printed worksheets with examples of language functions
Scenario cards for role-playing
Audio clips for listening exercises (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, particularly focusing on language use in different contexts and developing communication skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce language functions and their importance. Provide real-life examples.
2	Presentation of Functions	10	Explain key language functions (requesting, apologizing, etc.) with examples on whiteboard.
3	Guided Practice	5	Hand out worksheets for students to match sentences with appropriate language functions.
4	Listening Activity	5	Play audio clips demonstrating various language functions. Discuss as a class afterwards.
5	Role-Playing Exercise	5	Divide students into pairs. Give each pair scenario cards and have them role-play using language functions.
6	Homework Assignment	5	Assign a writing task where students must use specific language functions in a paragraph. Discuss how homework will be checked without presentation.

Assessment

Informal observation during role-playing.
Collection and review of worksheets.
Written homework assignment will be reviewed for understanding of language functions.

Homework Check

Students will submit their homework at the beginning of the next class. The teacher will review homework without presentations, providing written feedback for individual improvement.