Some skills to do exercises on conditional (for weak students)

Some skills to do exercises on conditional (for weak students) 1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HOÁ TRƯỜNG THPT TRIỆU SƠN 6 SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM SOME SKILLS TO DO EXERCISES ON CONDITIONAL (FOR WEAK STUDENTS) Người thực hiện Nguyễn Hiếu Thảo Chức vụ Giáo viên SKKN thuộc lĩnh mực (môn) Tiếng Anh THANH HOÁ NĂM 2016 SangKienKinhNghiem net 2 INDEX Content Page I The openning 1 The reasons for choosing topics 2 Research objectives 3 Research subjects 4 Research methodology II Content 1 Background theor[.]

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HOÁ

TR ƯỜNG THPT TRIỆU SƠN 6

SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM

SOME SKILLS TO DO EXERCISES ON CONDITIONAL

(FOR WEAK STUDENTS)

Người thực hiện: Nguyễn Hiếu Thảo Chức vụ: Giáo viên

SKKN thuộc lĩnh mực (môn): Tiếng Anh

THANH HOÁ NĂM 2016

INDEX

I The openning

1 The reasons for choosing topics

2 Research objectives

3 Research subjects

4 Research methodology

II Content

1 Background theory:

2 Real situation before applying the experience idea :

3 Some skills to do exercises on conditional sentences

(for weak students)

3.1 Grammar

3.1.1 Conditional sentence : type 1

3.1.2 Conditional sentence : type 2

3.1.3 Conditional sentence : type 3

3.2 Some skills to do exercises on conditional sentences

3.2.1 The first type: Give correct form of the verbs in

brackets

3.2.2 The second type: Rewrite the sentences by using

conditional

4 Effectiveness of teaching experience initiatives for

educational activities , with myself, my colleagues and

my school

III Conclusion

1 Experience Lessons:

2 Recommendation:

IV Reference

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I The openning

1 The reasons for choosing topics

Conditional sentences is one of the important English grammatical structures of the high school English program in general as well as the English program 10, 11, 12 (basic curriculum)

This grammar section was taught at secondary education ( Grade 9 ) In English

10, 11 and 12 programs Conditional sentences continue to be taught at the basic level in Unit 8, 9, 11 (Tieng Anh 10), Unit 7 (Tieng Anh 11) and Unit 5 (Tieng Anh 12) This grammar points are fully taught from intermediate level to advanced one with various type of exercises

In the GCSE examination, college entrance examination and, conditional sentences are available whereas the majority of students at high school in the countryside in general and especially students at Trieu Son 6 high schools They have not mastered basic knowledge of grammar points because of the following reasons :

- Firstly, it is difficult grammar section, English studying environment is not good in the countryside

- Secondly, student’s input is not high, most of students are lazy in learning English Their studying purpose is to get a certificate for upper secondary education

- Third, If the teachers do not classify different types of exercises, lack of teaching experience, students often confuse to recognize types of conditional and they have difficulties in doing this sort of exercise If the teachers give speech to this grammar section ineffectively, it may be difficult for students to use conditional in other skills such as listening or speaking

Actually, teaching and learning conditional sentences at our school is limited this leads to the majority of students have difficulties in using conditional sentences to do exercises, tests as well as expressing their thoughts in speech or writing

For these reasons, I have chosen the theme "Some skills to do exercises on conditional sentences in Tieng Anh 10, 11, 12" to conduct research and apply for teaching and learning conditional sentences more effectively

2 Research objectives

With the successful research, this topic will help teachers and students at Trieu Son 6 high school get the following results in teaching and learning:

- How well organized and efficient for students to learn and do conditional sentences through unit 8, 9, and 11 in 10th grade English program standards, unit 7 in 11th grade English program standards and unit 5 in 12th grade English program standards

- Guiding students to learn and practice so that they get skills to do some types

of exercises on conditional sentence better in general They can also do well

these sort of exercise in high school exams as well as the college entrance exam .Morever, students know to use conditional sentence effectively in communication

3 Research subjects

The topic was carried out on students of class 10A1, 11C4, 12B4 at Trieu Son 6 high school in the academic year 2015 - 2016

4 Research methodology

a Experimental Methods: Firstly, Teacher has his students learn grammar

,then teacher asks students to do two main types of exercise in the text book of English program standards

b Survey methods: Teacher examines the students in the classes where they are

are teaching with skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing

c Statistical Methods: Teacher counts the results of the students in the class he

is teaching through regular and periodic tests

II Content

1 Background theory:

Nowadays, with the development of science and technology as well as economic integration requirements in the world, English is considered as the language of globalization

The teaching and learning English in schools becomes extremely important English is a means to give students access to new scientific achievements Morever, English helps expand their knowledge about the country and cultures

of many countries in the world Especially, English is a tool for communication, cooperation and economic development, so learning English at school is now focused and demanded So how to teach English at schools effectivly?

Exploring new teaching methods and improving teaching and learning effectivly is essential and important not only for those working in education management but also for teachers of English

In high school English program, the conditional sentence is an important part

of knowledge that always appears in the GCSE exam and universit entrance exam To do well types of exercises on conditional sentences, students must master the basic issues related to the conditions, and the type of exercise variations of conditional sentences in English Particularly, for weak students who are not good at English need a simple way to learn If they do not understand the use of the conditional sentences, and all kinds of exercises on conditional sentences they will have difficulties in periodic exams Therefore, mastering the use of conditional sentences, doing exercises related to conditional sentences is an essential and important issue to students at high school

Moreover, according to the traditional teaching methods: teachers give speech, students listen and record passively what teachers say Therefore, grammar lessons become very stressful, students lack creativity and thinking

during lesson Whereas, current text book requires learner central Teachers and students need to be more active in teaching and learning So how to develop students’ thought, creativity, teahers need to improve their lesson plans with various methods, improve their pedagogic ability

From exists above together with my experience in the process of teaching , I chose the subject to perform When performing this subject I try to introduce and analyse two main types of exercises in the to help students especially weak student understand and do homework at the same time, help them to overcome the weaknesses of conditional grammar points

2 Real situation before applying the experience idea :

In standard English program textbooks, conditional grammar point spread and

is widely distributed via the lesson of Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing, and especially the Language Focus of unit 8, 9, 11 (Tieng Anh 10), Unit 7 (Tieng Anh 11) and Unit 5 (Tieng Anh 12):

For students of our school, most of students find difficult to learn English Students are farmer’s children, english learning environment is weak Student’s input is rather low In addition, actual teaching and learning conditions of the school is limited Foreign language teachers is young in teaching experience, time for practising this grammar in the textbook is not much, this leads to the most students find difficult to apply for doing exercises, improving their other skills as well as exams

With the existence of the above difficulties and limitations So the results achieving in the process of teaching and learning is not high That is evidenced

by the results survey test on grammar problems before applying innovative experiences in teaching with the following statistics :

Class

Total

Student

Quantity % Quantity % Quantity % Quantity % Quantity %

( Attachment: Appendix 1 students’ test before applying teaching experience )

To troubleshoot and resolve the above situation I have studied, explored, and found out a number of measures in order to share with my colleagues the experiences of teaching conditional sentences I hope to improve and enhance the quality of teaching and learning the grammar, to create dynamic grammar lessons, I also have specific instructions and details for the students to do various forms of exercises which is easy for students to understand, apply for their tests, exams and especially use in four skills: listening - speaking - reading - writing Here are some specific measures

3 Some skills to do exercises on conditional sentences (for weak students) 3.1 Grammar

3.1.1 Conditional sentence : type 1 ( real situations in the present or future )

a Structure:

- Present simple

- Present continuous

- Present perfect (if the action has

already finished)

- Future tense

- Can/ may/ might/ must/ should + infinitive

- Present simple

- Imperative Ex: If Jane gets the job, she will move to Oxford

- If you have finished my homework, you may go out with your sister

- If you mix blue and yellow, you get green

- If you miss the bus, take a taxi

* Unless = If ….not

Ex: Unless you work hard, you will fail the exam

= If you don’t work hard, you will fail the exam

b The use

Conditional type 1 is used to express real or probable situations in the present or future, general truth (main clause is used in present simple), instructions or

commands (main clause is used in imperative)

Note: If clauses either precede or follow the main clause If they precede the

main clause, we separate them with a comma

Ex: If you get up late, you will miss the bus

BUT: you will miss the bus If you get up late

If there is a slight possibility of something happening, we can use should

Ex: If you should ever go to Colombia, visit the Museum of Gold in Bogota

In this case, “If” can be omitted, “should” comes before the subject (inversion) Ex: should you ever go to Colombia, visit the Museum of Gold in Bogota

3.1.2 Conditional sentence : type 2 (unreal situations in the present or future)

a Structure:

- Past simple - Would/ could/ might + infinitive

- Past continuous

Ex: If he were still living with his parents, he would be able to save more money

- If I won a lot of money, I would spend most of it travelling round the world

- If there were a guitar here, I could play a music

- If I were you, I would study harder

b The use

Conditional type 2 is used to express unreal or imaginary situations in the

present, events that are unlikely to happen in the future, to give advice

Note:

- We use “were” instead of “was” in type 2 conditional sentences in formal

English

Ex: If he were not so lazy, he would be more successful

- “If” can be omitted when it is followed by “were”: “were” comes before the subject (inversion)

Ex: Were she taller, she would be a volleyball player

- We can use “will/ would” in the If-clause (type 1+2 conditional sentences) to express desire, willingness, politeness, insistence, annoyance, uncertainty or to make a request

Ex: If you will keep on being so noisy, I will have to report you

I would appriciate it if you would turn the radio down

3.1.3 Conditional sentence : type 3 (unreal situations in the past)

a Structure:

- Past perfect simple

- Past perfect continuous

- Would/ could/ might + perfect infinitive

Ex: If he had known your phone number, he would have called you

- If he had been more careful, he would have passed the driving test

- If I had remembered your birthday, I would have come

b The use

Conditional type 3 is used to express actions that didn’t happen, criticism or regret

Note: “If” can sometimes be omitted, “had” comes before the subject (inversion)

Ex: If you had arrived earlier, you would have met your grandmother

-> Had you arrived earlier, you would have met your grandmother

3.2 Some skills to do exercises on conditional sentences

3.2.1 The first type: Give correct form of the verbs in brackets

3.2.1.1 Exercises

Exercises 1 Put the verb in brackets intothe correct form Add ’ll/will or

’d/would if necessary (Tieng Anh 11 page 87)

1 I (drive) _ to work if I had a car

2 Where in Vietnam would you like to live if you (can) _ choose ?

3 If the weather (be) _ good, we will have lunch outside

4 If the company offers me a job, I think I (take) _ it

5 Many people would be out of work if that factory (close) _ down

6 If you finish before 4:30, I (come) _ and pick you up

Exercises 2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (Tieng Anh 11 page 88)

1 They would have paid you more if they (be told) _ of its value

2 If I (realise) _ that Greg wanted to get up early, I would have woken him up

3 If you had had breakfast, you (not/be) _ hungry

4 If they had had enough money, they (buy) _ that house

5 If she (study) _ harder, he would have passed the exams

Exercises 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (Tieng Anh 12 page 60)

1 If you had sent the application on time, they might (call) _ you for an interview I can’t understand why you didn’t

2 If John (install) _ an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house

3 I (make) a film with him if I had been a famous director, but I was not

4 If you had told me earlier, I (give) it to you

5 We would have sent you a Christmas card if we (have) _ your adress

3.2.1.2 Solution: - After having students learn or learn by heart the structures

of conditional

a Step 1: Teacher asks students to realize type of conditional by looking

through the given clauses, students have to indicate the given clause in each sentence is if clause or main clause

Exercises 1 Put the verb in brackets intothe correct form Add ’ll/will or

’d/would if necessary (Tieng Anh 11 page 87)

1 I (drive) _ to work if I had a car

if clause (past simple)

2 Where in Vietnam would you like to live if you (can) _ choose ?

main clause (would+S+V)

3 If the weather (be) _ good, we will have lunch outside

main clause (S+will+Vinf)

4 If the company offers me a job, I think I (take) _ it

if clause (present simple)

5 Many people would be out of work if that factory (close) _ down

main clause (S+would+Vinf)

6 If you finish before 4:30, I (come) _ and pick you up

if clause (present simple)

Exercises 2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (Tieng Anh 11

page 88)

1 They would have paid you more if they (be told) _ of its value

main clause (S+would have+Vpp)

2 If I (realise) that Greg wanted to get up early, I would have woken him up main clause (S+would have+Vpp)

3 If you had had breakfast, you (not/be) _ hungry

if clause (past perfect)

4 If they had had enough money, they (buy) _ that house

if clause (past perfect)

5 If she (study) _ harder, he would have passed the exams

main clause (S+would have+Vpp)

Exercises 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in

brackets (Tieng Anh 12 page 60)

1 If you had sent the application on time, they might (call) _ you for an

if clause (past perfect)

interview I can’t understand why you didn’t

2 If John (install) _ an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his

house main clause (S+would have+Vpp)

3 I (make) a film with him if I had been a famous director, but I was not

if clause (past perfect)

4 If you had told me earlier, I (give) it to you

if clause (past perfect)

5 We would have sent you a Christmas card if we (have) _ your adress

main clause (S+would have+Vpp)

b Step 2: Basing on the given clause students indicate which sentence belongs to

what type of conditional sentence (type 1, 2 or 3)

Exercises 1 Put the verb in brackets intothe correct form Add ’ll/will or

’d/would if necessary (Tieng Anh 11 page 87)

1 Conditional type 2

2 Conditional type 2

3 Conditional type 1

4 Conditional type 1

5 Conditional type 2

6 Conditional type 1

Exercises 2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (Tieng Anh 11

page 88)

1 Conditional type 3

2 Conditional type 3

3 Conditional type 3

4 Conditional type 3

5 Conditional type 3

Exercises 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (Tieng Anh 12 page 60)

1 Conditional type 3

2 Conditional type 3

3 Conditional type 3

4 Conditional type 3

5 Conditional type 3

c Step 3: After defining type of conditional sentence by basing on the given

clause, students complete the sentence

Exercises 1 Put the verb in brackets intothe correct form Add ’ll/will or

’d/would if necessary (Tieng Anh 11 page 87)

1 I would drive to work if I had a car.

2 Where in Vietnam would you like to live if you could choose ?

3 If the weather is good, we will have lunch outside.

4 If the company offers me a job, I think I will take it

5 Many people would be out of work if that factory closed down

6 If you finish before 4:30, I will come and pick you up.

Exercises 2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (Tieng Anh 11 page 88)

1 They would have paid you more if they have been told of its value.

2 If I had realised that Greg wanted to get up early, I would have woken him

up

3 If you had had breakfast, you wouldn’t have been hungry.

4 If they had had enough money, they would have bought that house.

5 If she had studied harder, he would have passed the exams.

Exercises 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (Tieng Anh 12 page 60)

1 If you had sent the application on time, they might have called you for an

interview I can’t understand why you didn’t

2 If John had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his

house

3 I would have made a film with him if I had been a famous director, but I was

not

4 If you had told me earlier, I would have given it to you.

5 We would have sent you a Christmas card if we had had your adress.

3.2.2 The second type: Rewrite the sentences by using conditional

3.2.2.1 Exercises

Exercise 2 Express these situations using conditional sentence type 2 (Tieng Anh 12 page 60)

1 Sarah doesn’t study hard She hates school