Learning Objective content objective I compare different English

Learning Objective content objective: I compare different English varieties when I read (e. g. , dialects, registers) Language objective: I can use formal English to interpret varying dialects and registers CFU What are we going to do today? In your own words, what does ____ mean? ____ means _____. Activate Prior Knowledge Where do you think these people are from? why What does the word tunnerfish and sam’wich mean? Connection Students, you already know ____________________. Today, we will __________________________. © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research Academic Vocabulary compare- identify similarities and differences Varieties- different types EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Concept Development Dialect usually refers to regional differences in language. Where we live can affect the vocabulary, pronunciation, and even grammar we use when speaking or writing Examples: Cowboy Dialect What is the difference between the two dialects? CFU 1 2 What is dialect? What type of dialect is used in the example? What dialects are you familiar with? © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research Academic Vocabulary Formal – official or proper Informal – unofficial or casual EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Concept Development Register is how you speak in formal and informal settings. Register is dependent on social contexts or situations Examples: Informal (causal) Formal (proper or official) Notice how Malia words changes when she is in a formal setting CFU 1 2 How are informal English and formal English different? What is register? Can you provide an example? Academic Vocabulary Social context- situation Formal – official or proper Informal – unofficial or casual 3 © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Skill Development/Guided Practice Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 Read passage 2 Identify words or phrases that use a different 3 dialect or register other than formal English Determine what it would mean using formal English Teacher modeled What words or phrases reveals a different dialect? What would it mean in formal English? Academic Vocabulary CFU (process questions): What dialect was used in the passage? How do you know? © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research Dialect- regional difference in language Register- how you speak in formal and informal settings EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Skill Development/Guided Practice Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 Read passage 2 Identify words or phrases that use a different dialect or register other than formal English 3 Determine what it would mean using formal English Teacher modeled What words or phrases reveals a different dialect ? Reword it using formal English. Academic Vocabulary CFU (process questions): © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research Dialect- regional difference in language Register- how you speak in formal and informal settings EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Skill Development/Guided Practice Steps to Complete the Skill: 1 Read passage 2 Identify words or phrases that use a different dialect or register other than formal English 3 Determine what it would mean using formal English Teacher modeled Mary is playing with Mark at the park Mary: Wa-sup, where did you get those cool kicks? Mark: My rents paid a grip of money for these. What words or phrases reveals a different dialect or register? Reword it using a formal register. Pretend this is a conversation between a student and a teacher. Mary: word? Mark: word! Mary: I’m bout tell my peeps that I want a pair for Christmas! CFU (process questions): © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research Academic Vocabulary Dialect- regional difference in language Register- how you speak in formal and informal settings EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.

Relevance It is important to compare different English varieties as you read because it helps you better understand what you are reading and make connections with the text Closure What is dialect? What is register? Independent Practice/ Closure What words or phrases reveals a different dialect or register? Reword it using formal English © 2012 Data. WORKS Educational Research EDI Lesson Plan Template for TEACHER-CREATED lessons.