In this unit I learnt about Functions, I think is the simplest topic learnt until now, because you have to remembre that every time we speak or write is for a reason just like that, so all functions have a purpose, and also it's a way to use the language and describe lexis and the context where it is used.
Each function has an exponent that is used to express a function for example:
Context: You want to go to the shopping with your best friend.
Exponent: Let's go to the shopping today!
Function: Making a suggestion about going to shopping
It is a clear example of a Informal way (more socially casual) use of language, because you are referring to a friend and their code is different to talk to the High School's principal as an example, the exponent would be Formal because you are referring to a person with a higher position.
But in order to experience those and use the correct exponent , you have to recognize the kind of register o situation it has.
On the other hand. I consider functions very relevant to teach people, because starting from here children get accostumed to good manners, so it can help them to know that there are levels of formality and they have to respect others, Furtherrmore, they can change the way how to talk. For my point of view, I would include only speaking exercises to put in practice the exponents.
Finally, I am adding more information about functions according to Michael Halliday in the following picture
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Good job Andreita
ReplyDeleteI consider that this unit establish good connection with the concept and the words that you highlighted in order to express what did you learn here. Also the activities that you includes are useful for students in the communicative part.
Dear Andrea
ReplyDeleteI consider that you catched the most relevant ideas. I think, that is very useful to teach children based on functions, since i consider that we need a reason for learning the language and functions give us a real knowledge of what we want to teach.