GCSE English GCSE English Language Unit 3Language Unit 3

Analysis of Spoken Analysis of Spoken LanguageLanguage

Introduction Introduction

Spoken Language Study gives students the opportunity to: •explore the way spoken language works by looking at examples from:

• their own language • the language of their peers • the language they hear around them • the language they hear through TV, radio and the

internet. (Edexcel)

Analysis of Spoken Language

Learning objectives for this unit:• to understand the importance of context,

such as regional and cultural variation, age groups, situation, place and time

• to understand the use of standard and non-standard English

• to analyse commonly occurring features of the characteristics of spoken language.

Analysis of Spoken Language

By the end of the unit…You will present two examples of spoken language they have studied and comment on their findings. In your response to the task you will: •show how spoken language changes depending on the context •understand some of the choices people make when they are speaking.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the use of standard and non-standard English

• To analyse attitudes towards different English accents.

Learning OutcomesBy then end of the lesson:All will:

• show an understanding of the differences between standard and non-standard English

Most should:• be able to explain the attitudes towards

different accentsSome might:

• be able to analyse the reasons for attitudes towards different accents and give reasons for these views.

BBC English Accents

In the following video clip, you will hear people speaking English with a range of different accents.•On the sheet, list the different areas / parts of the world that are represented in these accents.

BBC English Accents

Armstong & Miller RAF Airmen ClipNow watch the following clip and, in pairs, make notes on:•the purpose of this clip;•the context of the talk;•how Armstrong and Miller use spoken language to create comedy;•any other thoughts you may have about the use of spoken language

Armstong & Miller RAF Airmen Clip

Armstong & Miller RAF Airmen ClipNow watch the following clip and, in pairs, make notes on:•the purpose of this clip;•the context of the talk;•how Armstrong and Miller use spoken language to create comedy;•any other thoughts you may have about the use of spoken language

PlenaryBy then end of the lesson:All will:

• show an understanding of the differences between standard and non-standard English

Most should:• be able to explain the attitudes towards

different accentsSome might:

• be able to analyse the reasons for attitudes towards different accents and give reasons for these views.

Controlled Assessment Task

Learning Outcomes

• To show an understanding of how spoken language changes depending on the context, using examples

• To show understanding of some of the choices people make when they are speaking (for example: how they say it; what words or phrases they choose), using examples.

Controlled Assessment Task

Using two examples of spontaneous spoken language, comment on how the language is:•used by two different age groups.•you should comment on:•how the purpose of the language affects the way it is used•how the audience affects the language that is used•how language use influences other speakers and listeners•how formal or informal the language is.

‘Year 11 Pressures’

Using the notes in your book as a starting point, annotate your transcript, remembering to focus on the language choices of the speakers and their mode of speech.

‘Year 11 Pressures’

‘’Store Standards’

Again, read through and annotate your transcript, remembering to focus on the language choices of the speakers and their mode of speech.

English Language Unit 3 Analysis of Spoken Language

Using two examples of spontaneous spoken language, comment on how the speakers adapt their language to different situations.

Comment on: Year 11 Pressures Applications for the Sixth Form how the purpose of

the language affects the way it is used

how the audience affects the language that is used

how language use influences other speakers and listeners

how formal or informal the language is

any other features of spoken language use in these clips that you find interesting.

Phrases of comparison and contrast

Comparison

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Comparison

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Comparison

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One main contrast between…and… is…

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In contrast to….

You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

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One key similarity between…and… is

Like…

One common theme between…and… is

Both…and… deal with the theme of…

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Comparison

One main contrast between…and… is…

You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

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One common theme between…and… is

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

One key similarity between…and… is

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One common theme between…and… is

Both…and… deal with the theme of…

Comparison

One main contrast between…and… is…

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

One key similarity between…and… is

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One common theme between…and… is

Both…and… deal with the theme of…

In the same way…

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One main contrast between…and… is…

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You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

Contrast

One key similarity between…and… is

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One common theme between…and… is

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REVIEWING THE PRACTICE ESSAYREVIEWING THE PRACTICE ESSAY

Learning ObjectiveLearning Objective

• To review and practise techniques for analysing language choices in texts

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