ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

Grade 5

Module 20

COMMUNICATION: ROLE-PLAY; SPELLING; PARTS OF SPEECH

ACTIVITY 1

TO ROLE-PLAY A FAMILIAR SITUATION, USING APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND GESTURES [LO 2.2.1]

TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO EXPRESS POLITENESS IN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [LO 2.2.2]

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Discussion and role-play (group work)

Why do diners complain? Discuss various options with your group members.

Act out a scene depicting this.

First, dramatise it in a  negative and aggressive way, and following that, in a  positive manner.

Write out the dialogue of each to make the dramatisation easier.

TIP: New speaker; new line AND leave a line open between speakers!

Which is the better way of handling a problem? Give your reasons:

ACTIVITY 2

To analyse word formation

[LO 6.4.1]

Can you still remember how to spell?

Let Freeway help you with these …

Both ‘c’ and ‘g’ have a hard and a soft sound!

1. Sound these words out loud. Which vowel follows the ‘c’ and the ‘g’ in the words in 1 and in 2 :

When ’c’ or ‘g’ are followed by ____, ____ or ____, they have a hard sound.

2. Fill in the missing vowels and match the correct word to the picture:

Figure 2

When ‘c’ or ‘g’ are followed by ____ or ____, they usually have a soft sound.

ACTIVITY 3

TO USE A DICTIONARY [LO 3.7.1]

TO EXPAND VOCABULARY [LO 3.7.2]

USING THE DICTIONARY

TO UNDERSTAND PARTS OF SPEECHIn other words: to understand HOW the word is used)

The dictionary divides the entry words into eight groups called parts of speech:

barn (barn) n. a building used to shelter farm animals and to store grain.

Many words (like the word barn) are always the same part of speech. Some words, however, change according to the way they are used in sentences. Look at coop.

coop (coop) n.1. a pen for keeping animals such as rabbits or chickens; -v2. to put or confine in a coop; 3. to keep in a small area. (The dog was cooped up all day in the house.)

The word coop is a verb in meaning nr 2 and a noun in meaning nr 1.

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USING ENTRIES TO FIND INFORMATION

As we all have different dictionaries,

we shall supply you with the definitions for the next exercises.

A: gall /gawl/ n. 1. Impudence 2. asperity, rancour. 3. bitterness, anything bitter. 4.the bile of animals.5. the gall-bladder and its contents.

B: gall /gawl/ n & v *1. sore on the skin made by chaffing. 2. a place rubbed bare. *v. tr. 1. injure by rubbing. 2. vex, annoy, humiliate.

C: gall /gawl/ n. 1. a growth caused by insects or fungus on plants and trees, esp. oak.

Can you use your dictionary to find these words ?

Identify whether each word is a noun(N), adjective(A), verb(V) or adverb(AV) :

Use your dictionary to find these words which all begin with ‘tu’.

Assessment

LO 2

SPEAKINGThe learner will be able to communicate effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.

We know this when the learner:

2.1 interacts in an additional language:

2.1.1 asks and answers questions.

2.2 acts in culturally appropriate ways:

2.2.1 role-plays some familiar situations using appropriate language and gestures;

2.2.2 shows increasing awareness of social and cultural differences (e.g. understands the differences in expressing politeness in home and additional language);

2.2.3 switches from one language to another where appropriate;

2.3 uses additional language to communicate information:

2.3.2 gives a sequence of instructions

2.3.3 describes a process;

2.4 uses additional language creatively:

2.4.3 plays games involving language.

LO 3

READING AND VIEWINGThe learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and to respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

We know this when the learner:

3.2 understands, in a simple way, some elements of poetry:

3.2.4 comparisons (e.g. ‘he is the summer time’);

3.6 reads for pleasure:

3.6.1 reads fiction and non-fiction at an appropriate reading and language level;

3.6.4 solves word puzzles;

3.7 uses reference books and develops vocabulary:

3.7.1 uses a dictionary;

3.7.2 demonstrates a reading vocabulary of between 2 000 and 3 500 common words.

LO 6

LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USEThe learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts.

We know this when the learner:

6.2 uses language forms and structures to communicate orally and in writing:

6.2.1 uses the tenses introduced in previous grades to communicate orally and in writing;

6.2.2 uses subject-verb concord (e.g. I have / she has);

6.4 develops own vocabulary:

6.4.1 analyses word formation.

Memorandum

ACTIVITY 1

Begin by explaining the difference between POSITIVE and NEGATIVE reactions so that the learners understand what is expected of them.

This activity has been structured to that the learners can see how problems can be handled. They need to grasp the better way of handling a problem and why a positive way is a better method. Spend time discussing this so that they do comprehend. Link this to the previous unit where handling conflict was emphasised.

ACTIVITY 2

Remember to continue with the spelling system with the learners:

Remember to

*Study the word.

*Cover it up!

* Try to spell it!

*Write it.

*Check your word!

1. When ‘c’ or ‘g’ are followed by :

a, o or u : hard sound.

2. When ‘c’ or ‘g’ are followed by :

e or I : soft sound.

Evaluate the learners by giving them a spelling test and allocating marks accordingly.

ACTIVITY 3

This activity is designed to help the learners to understand how words are used in the dictionary – so that they will be able to recognise when words are used as verbs, nouns etc.

1.noun

barn (barn) n. a building used to shelter farm animals and to store grain.

The word coop is a verb in meaning nr 2 and 3 and a noun in meaning nr 1.

coop (coop) n. 1. a pen for keeping animals such as rabbits or chickens; -v 2. to put or confine in a coop; 3. to keep in a small area. (The dog was cooped up all day in the house.)

2.

In this activity the learners need to explain how the word light is used as a noun and as a verb. They will need to use the dictionary for this.

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Use your dictionary to find these words which all begin with ‘tu’.

An assessment task is provided for both the Educator and the learner.