Vocabulary · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.3.1.1 - Apply vocabulary appropriately in specific contexts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the appropriate language forms used when asking for and giving advice and use at least four of them correctly in a short dialogue.
Distinguish between expressions used for agreeing and those used for disagreeing, and use at least three of each in a class discussion.
Apply appropriate vocabulary and phrases when ordering food in a restaurant through a role-play activity.
Select and use suitable vocabulary for giving a short speech at a friend’s birthday party.
Adjust their choice of words and expressions based on whether they are speaking to peers or adults.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Vocabulary (3.3)
Content standard: B7.3.3.1 - Demonstrate appropriate use of vocabulary in communication
Indicator: B7.3.3.1.1 - Apply vocabulary appropriately in specific contexts
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 22
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Use appropriate vocabulary in specific contexts and situations. E.g.:
1. When asking for and giving advice
  Asking for advice:
  - I need some advice. I've no idea what to do.
  - What do you think I should do?
  - What would you recommend?
  - What would you do if you were me?
  - Do you think I should ...?
  Giving advice: possible suggestions
  - You could always … (go to the shop and ask for an exchange).
  - My advice would be to ... (take it back and ask for a refund).
  - What you need to do is ... (make a copy in case the original gets lost).
  - One thing you could do is ... (read your speech/presentation to a friend).
2. When agreeing and disagreeing
  Agreeing:
  - I tend to agree with you.
  - That's a good idea.
  - I'm with you on that point.
  - I'll go along with that.
Disagreeing:
  - I see things differently.
  - I tend to disagree with that idea.
  - I agree up to a point. However, ...
  - You have a point there, but ...
3. when ordering food in a restaurant
4. when speaking at a friend's birthday party
5. when in conversation with peers, adults etc.