Presentation · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Indicator: B4.1.10.1.1 - Demonstrate awareness of the features of spoken language (contractions, ellipsis e.g. A: How are you? B: Fine)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify contractions (such as can’t, shouldn’t, I’m, we’ll) in short spoken dialogues and state the full forms of each contraction.
Explain what ellipsis means in spoken language, using the example of a short answer such as “Fine” in response to “How are you?”
Form contractions correctly from given pairs of words (e.g., do + not = don’t, will + not = won’t).
Use ellipsis appropriately in short spoken exchanges by giving complete answers in full form first, then shorter spoken versions.
Role-play a short conversation that includes at least two contractions and one example of ellipsis, demonstrating awareness of natural spoken English.

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Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Presentation (1.10)
Content standard: B4.1.10.1 - Show knowledge of spoken grammar and register
Indicator: B4.1.10.1.1 - Demonstrate awareness of the features of spoken language (contractions, ellipsis e.g. A: How are you? B: Fine)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 14
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

- Through role play, demonstrate the features of spoken language.
e.g. Contractions: Can't, Shouldn't, etc. Ellipses: A. How are you? B. Fine.