This document outlines a 4-lesson plan for a unit on unscripted conversation analysis. The lessons include activities like analyzing voice recordings, matching speech anatomy terms, comparing unscripted speech videos, practicing transactional language, writing commentaries on readings, and applying Grice's maxims and conversational face concepts to different conversations. Homework includes vocabulary reviews, further research, and commentaries. The overall objective is for students to become familiar with features of unscripted conversation and speech and practice skills like selecting keywords for writing analyses.

1. Monday 29th August

2. Rules/Expectations
• Additional reading
• 1 EXTRA written composition per week
• Homework done on time
• No wasting time in class

4. Approximate Schedule
Term 1 Paper
Weeks 1 – 6 Weeks 7 - 12
3Unit 4 – Text & Discourse
Analysis
Unit 5 - Spoken Language and
Social Groups
Term 2
Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7 – 12
4Unit 6 – English as a Global
Language
Unit 7 – Child Language
Acquisition
Term 3
Revision/Review/Exam Practice 3/4

11. Lets GO...

12. Today students will evaluate the concept of
voice and unscripted conversation
Lesson 1
OBJECTIVE

13. Lesson 1 - Activities
• Intro to assessment
• Record voices and listen back
• Discuss ways of describing voice
• Activity 4.1 - Matching exercise – pairs – anatomy
of speech – Feedback
• Vocabulary – key terms – Discuss – Vocab. Card
• Activity 4.2 – Unscripted conversation analysis
• Free speech analysis - groups
HWK: Vocabulary & concept review

14. Today students will familiarise themselves
with the specific features of unscripted
conversation
Lesson 2
OBJECTIVE

15. Lesson 2 - Activities
• Video – unscripted speech
• Activity 4.3 – individual – compare – discuss
• Vocabulary – key terms – Vocab. Cards
• Activity 4.4 – Pairs – transactional language
• Activity 4.5 – Individual – Reading – Feedback
• 1 minute opinion poll
HWK: p158 – Further research - comparison

16. Today students will explore the
characteristics of speech and practice
appropriate selection of key words and
phrases to write a commentary.
Lesson 3
OBJECTIVE

17. Lesson 3 - Activities
• Present research – Q & A
• Vocabulary – key terms – Vocab. Cards
• Activity 4.6 – individual – reading – commentary
– timed – peer marking
• Commentary comparison
• Writing skills discussion
HWK: Vocabulary review

18. The students will apply Grice’s maxims to a
range of conversations and explore the
concept of ‘conversational face’.
Lesson 4
OBJECTIVE

19. Lesson 4 - Activities
• Guest speaker for analysis
• Activity 4.7 – pairs – Maxim analysis and note-
taking
• Activity 4.8 – small groups – comedy sketch
analysis – feedback
• Activity 4.9 – Discussion and review
• Top 5 face saving phrases
HWK: 4.9 Commentary