English Grade 7 Lesson Planfunction of Utterances
English Grade 7 Lesson Planfunction of Utterances
Quarter 3, Week 1
After the questions, the teacher will present an activity entitled “FIX ME”
wherein the teacher divide the class into 3 groups.
The teacher will give each group a set of the index cards with utterances.
Ask them to discuss and sort the cards into categories based on the create
headings for each category (directive,expressive informative, commissive,
interrogative)
After sorting have each group present their categories to the class,
explaining why they placed each utterance in its respective category.
Conclude with a class discussion about the different functions and their
importance in communication.
B. Establishing Before proceeding to the influence the function of utterance in various texts
Lesson Purpose and conversations the teacher will present first the key terms related to
utterance functions
Worksheet 3.
TRUE OR FLASE
1. Declarative utterances are used primarily to ask question.
2. A commissive utterances is used a command or request.
SHORT ANSWER
3. Define the term “directive” and provide an example of a directive
utterances.
4. Why is it important to understand the different function of utterances in
communication?
MULTIPLE CHOICE
5. Which of the following is an example of an expressive utterances?
A. Could you pass the salt?
B. I feel so happy today
C. The Earth orbits the Sun
6. Which of the following types of utterances commits the speaker to a future
action?
A. Directive
B. Informative
C. Commissive
C. Developing and The teacher will discuss the context influence the function of utterances in
Deepening various texts and conversations(see slide presentation)
Understanding
After the discussion the context influence the function of utterances in
various texts and conversations, the teacher will present again the last
activity
the teacher will present an activity entitled “FIX ME” wherein the teacher
divide the class into 3 groups.
The teacher will give each group a set of the index cards with utterances.
Ask them to discuss and sort the cards into categories based on the create
headings for each category (directive,expressive informative, commissive,
interrogative)
After sorting have each group present their categories to the class,
explaining why they placed each utterance in its respective category.
Conclude with a class discussion about the different functions and their
importance in communication.
After presenting the activity the teacher will ask the student the following
questions;
1. After sorting the utterances into category, which category had the most
examples, and what does this suggest about how we communicate in
everyday life?
2. Why is it important to recognize the function of utterance when engaging
in conversation? How can understanding of the function improve
communication between people?
D. Making The teacher will let the student do the “MIND MAP”
Generalizations
Function of
Utterances
GROUP 1
1. The meeting starts at 10am
2. I’m really frustrated with this situation.
3. Stop talking during the presentation
4. I’ll call you later this evening.
5. What time is the movie
GROUP 2
1. Are you coming to the party?
2. I promise to finish my project by tomorrow?
3. Please open the window.
4. I love this new book
5. She complete her homework last night.
GROUP 3
1. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius
2. I’m so happy to see you.
3. We will attend the event next week
4. Could you pass the salt?
5. How was your weekend?