TESL 9108 – Assignment 1 – Adrienne Thompson

Lesson Plan & Materials Assignment (CLB) - 25%

Due: January 29, 2024

Part 1: TLP
Course: Advanced Grammar
CLB: Level 6

Evaluations and Weights:

Evaluation Types Weight
Quizzes (5) 50%
Tests (2) 30%
Assignment 10%
Participation 10%
Total 100%

Long Range Teaching and Learning Plan

Week Topics The Details Evaluations
Week 1 Gerunds and • Introduction to Gerunds +
Infinitives Infinitives
Week 2 “ • Bare Infinitives Gerunds + Infinitives
• Unit Review Quiz (10%)
Week 3 Noun Clauses • Introduction to Noun Clauses
• That” Noun clauses
Week 4 “ • “Wh- word" Noun Clauses

Week 5 “ • “Whether/ if” Noun Clauses Noun Clauses

• Unit Review Quiz (10%)
Week 6 Adjective Clauses • Introduction to Adjective
Clauses
• Review of relevant concepts

Week 7 “ • Using Adjective Clauses Adjective Clauses

• Unit Review Quiz (10%)
Week 8 Weeks 1 – 7 Review Weeks 1 – 7 materials Test 1: Weeks 1-7
Content (15%)
BREAK WEEK
Week 9 Adverb Clauses • Time Clauses

Week 10 • Contrast Clauses Adverb Clauses

“ • Review Quiz (10%)

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Week 11 • Reason Clauses
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Week 12 • Condition Clauses
“ • Unit Review
Week 13 Conditionals • Introduction to Zero Adverb Clauses
Conditionals Assignment (10%)
• Introduction to First
Conditionals
Week 14 “ • Introduction to Second
Conditionals
• Introduction to Third
Conditionals
Week 15 “ • Third Conditionals cont’d Conditionals Quiz (10%)
• Unit Review
Week 16 Weeks 9 – 15 Review Weeks 9 – 15 Content Test 2: Weeks 9-15
Content (15%)

Part 2: Lesson Plan & Materials

LESSON PLAN

Class: Advanced Grammar

Topic: First Conditionals
Date: Wednesday April 10, 2024
Learning Outcome(s):
• (Teacher Created Resource) Students can successfully match, select, determine, and
develop first conditional sentences using the correct structure.
• (Online Resource) Students can successfully create first conditionals sentences from
prompts.

Week 13 – Introduction to First Conditionals

Time Content of Procedures Teaching
Lesson Aids
5 min Greeting/ Greet class! PPT
Introduction Introduce topic: First Conditionals – used to talk about
to
First things that might happen in the future that are based on Computer
Conditionals real situations.
Projector
15 min Engage/ Write incomplete sentences on the board: PPT
Warm-up If it rains, ...
Activity:
Prediction If you don’t study, ... Computer
Game If she gets an invitation, ...

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 If you let me get a pet, ... Projector
If I miss the bus, ...
White board
What do you think will happen? + markers
Ask Ss to complete the sentences individually.
Ask Ss to compare answers with a partner.
Have Ss share some of their answers to the class.

15 min Study: Structure + Examples PPT

Introduce First Present the first conditional structure, provide
Conditionals
examples on the board. Computer
• The first conditional sentence structure
contains an “if” clause and a main clause. Projector
• Discuss the use of the “if” for the condition
and the main clause for the result. White board
• The “if” clause uses the present simple and + markers
the main clause uses the future simple.
• It is used to talk about real situations that
may happen in the future.
Write on the board:
If + present simple, ... will/won’t + infinitive (aka. future
simple)
• The order of the “if” clause and main
clause can be switched.
• Note: When the main clause comes before
the “if” clause there is no comma.
Examples:

If I meet her, I will tell her.

I will tell her if I meet her.

Ask Ss to volunteer to rewrite the following sentence with

the main clause first.

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

You will pass the exam if you study hard.

If I wake up early, I will go for a run.

I will go for a run if I wake up early.

Questions?

15 min Controlled Handout: First Conditionals Worksheet (Teacher PPT

Practice Created Resource)
Computer

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 Learning Outcome: Students can successfully match,
select, determine, and develop first conditional sentences Projector
using the correct structure.
White board
Briefly explain each part of the instructions. + markers
Part A – Match Part A to the correct Part B.
Part B – Fill-in-the-Blank with the correct verb First
form/tense. Conditional
Part C – Complete the sentence by circling the correct Worksheet
option.

Questions?

Have Ss complete Part A, B, C individually.

T walks around the classroom, observes, and offers
assistance when needed.
If finished early Ss can compare answers with a partner.

15 min *BREAK*
30 min Writing Skill Take up answers for Part A, B, C. PPT

Prepare Ss to complete Part D of ‘First Conditionals Computer

Worksheet’
Go through the instructions. Projector
• Imagine a scenario where you must make a
significant decision based on a future event. White board
• Write a paragraph using the first + markers
conditional structure.
• Include some examples of possible
outcomes. First
• Follow the instructions to make sure you Conditional
include all the criteria necessary. Worksheet +
• Review your paragraph. Check for Answer Key
accuracy, proper sentence structure, and flow.

Have Ss complete Part D individually.

T walks around the classroom, observes, and offers
assistance when needed.
Have Ss hand in their paragraphs when finished.

Note: Not for marks but feedback will be provided.

20 min Activate/ Game: First Conditionals Board Game (Online Photocopies
Guided Resource) of Board
Practice
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to successfully Game +
create first conditionals sentences from prompts. Instructions

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 Dice
Divide Ss into groups of 3 or 4.
Handout 1 copy of the Board Game and Instructions, 1 Counters
dice and counters (1 per person, each person in the group
should have a different colour) to each group.
Go through the instructions as a class.
Questions?

Ss play board game.

T walks around the classroom, observes, and offers
assistance when needed.

5 min Wrap Up Quick Revision of what we learned today. PPT

• The first conditional sentence structure
contains an “if” clause and a main clause. Computer
• The “if” for the condition and the main
clause for the result. Projector
• The “if” clause uses the present simple and
the main clause uses the future simple.
• It is used to talk about real situations that
may happen in the future.

Thank you!

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 MATERIALS

Part A: Online Resource

https://www.teach-this.com/grammar-activities-worksheets/zero-first-conditional#intermediate
https://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/what-will-happen.pdf

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 Part B: Teacher Created Resource
Name: _____________________________
Date: ______________________________

First Conditionals Worksheet

Part A: Match
Draw a line to match the first part of the sentence (A) to the second part (B) to create
the correct first conditional sentence.

A B

1. If I win the lottery, a. you miss the plane?

2. If you drop the vase, b. if she is on time.

3. If it’s cold outside, c. I will buy a luxury car.

4. What will you do if d. we won't go for a walk.

5. If we leave now, e. it will break.

6. I won’t be upset f. we will make it to the concert.

Part B: Fill-in-the-Blank
Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct verb form.

Example: If they don’t leave (not leave) now, they will miss the train.

1. If the weather __________________(be) nice tomorrow, we will go for a hike.

2. She ________________________(be) upset if she doesn’t win the competition.

3. If I _________________________ (study) today, I’ll go to the party tomorrow.

4. If we _____________________ (have) enough money, we will buy a new car.

5. He _______________________________ (not be) late if he sets an alarm.

6. We ________________________________ (not go) if we don’t get an invite.

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Part C: Circle the answer.
Complete the sentence by selecting the missing ‘if’ clause or main clause (or both).
Circle the correct option.

1. If it _______________(be) sunny tomorrow, we ________________________.

a. is/go to the beach

b. will be/ can go to the beach
c. is/ will go to the beach

2. I ________________ (not go) to the movies if _________________________.

a. will not go/ I finish my homework

b. won’t go/ I don’t finish my homework
c. I’m not going/ I don’t finish my homework

3. I will be sad ____________________________________________________.

a. if you come to my party

b. if you won’t come to my party
c. if you don’t come to my party

4. ___________________________________________ she will pass the exam.

a. If she studies hard,

b. If she doesn’t study
c. If she studies

5. If it snows, ____________________________________________________.

a. I stay inside
b. I will play outside
c. the roads may be slippery

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Part D: Write a short paragraph.
Imagine a scenario where you must make a significant decision based on a future
event. Using the first conditional structure write a paragraph to explain your decision
and include some possible outcomes. Include:

1. An introductory sentence that provides context for the paragraph.

2. A clear ‘if’ clause that describes the condition.
3. A main clause that describes the result or decision.
4. Supporting details for your decision.
5. A concluding sentence that summarizes the main idea.

Example topics:
● You applied to your dream school.
● You have an interview for a job position you’re excited about.
● You’ve entered a contest to win a significant cash prize.
● Choose your own topic.

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 First Conditionals Worksheet - Answer Key

Part A: Answers
1. c
2. e
3. d
4. a
5. f
6. b

Part B: Answers
1. is
2. will be
3. study
4. have
5. won’t be
6. won’t go

Part C: Answers
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b

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 References

First conditional. TeachThis Limited. (n.d.). https://www.teach-this.com/grammar-activities-

worksheets/zero-first-conditional#intermediate

What will happen - teach-this.com. (2021). https://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/what-will-

happen.pdf

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