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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: English Language
Lesson Topic: Demonstrate understanding of linguistic issues, concepts, methods and approaches
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify and explain key linguistic concepts (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics) and their relevance to text analysis.
  • Compare and evaluate different methodological approaches (e.g., corpus linguistics, CDA) for investigating language variation and power.
  • Apply analytical techniques to a sample text, annotating register, cohesion, and ideological features.
  • Design a brief corpus‑based research question and outline data sources and analysis steps.
  • Reflect on how multimodality influences meaning in digital communication.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed handout with sample text excerpts
  • Access to an online corpus tool (e.g., Sketch Engine)
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • PowerPoint slides summarising key concepts and approaches
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which everyday device shapes how we write today?” Capture responses, then link to multimodality. Review last lesson’s glossary of linguistic terminology. State success criteria: students will correctly label linguistic features, choose an appropriate method, and outline a mini‑corpus study.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5’) – Students annotate a short tweet for register and lexical choice on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of core concepts and methodological approaches using PowerPoint.
  3. Guided Practice (15’) – Whole‑class analysis of a newspaper paragraph; identify discourse structure, cohesion devices, and ideological language.
  4. Group Activity (20’) – In teams of 3, design a corpus research question, select data sources, and draft a brief analysis plan (use online corpus demo).
  5. Check for Understanding (5’) – Quick quiz via Kahoot covering key terms and method strengths.
  6. Reflection (5’) – Students write one takeaway on how method choice impacts interpretation.
Conclusion:
Summarise the link between linguistic concepts and the analytical approaches explored. Collect exit tickets where pupils state which method they would use for a given text and why. Assign homework: complete a 300‑word critical commentary on a media excerpt, applying at least two of the discussed approaches.