TH TH ND TH TH: Grammar 149

The rationale behind starting the 9th Grade with A1/A2 levels is that even though
students are expected to be at A2 level at the end of 8th Grade according to the
2nd-8th Grade English Curriculum, in practice there is often a need to revise and
recycle the content presented in previous classes as students enter the 9th Grade
English classrooms with different levels of capacities, English proficiencies, and
individual learning differences. Moreover, with the help of revision of some of the
functions presented in the previous program, teachers can carry out needs
analysis to determine the learning needs of their students before students are
presented with new functions in English. It is important to note that even though
the similar functions are addressed, 9th Grade A1 level can be more advanced in
terms of some vocabulary and structures compared to 8th Grade A1 level so that
students can also receive new input while they are revising the functions that
they might be familiar with.
Communicative Functions and Sample Uses of Language for the 9th-12th
Grades
Several functions are recycled in different grades in the English curriculum for
the 9th-12th grades and the functions are not sequenced based on different grades
since functions given here can be taught in all grades. However, techniques used to
present the functions can differ depending on the grade. The complexity of language
structures and the difficulty level of the activities used to teach and practice the
functions can be gradually increased as students progress through the grades.
Communicative Functions
Asking about and describing people'sSample Usages
A: What's s/he Suggested
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Asking and answering questions in an A: What motivated you to apply for this job? B: I've
interview always wanted to become a journalist. / I have a degree
in journalism.
Asking for and expressing opinions A: What do you think /How do you feel about this essay?
B: I think it's pretty good. / I'm not sure, perhaps we can
find a better one. / I believe we should keep looking for
new ones.
Asking for and giving approvals and/or You asked for a double room, didn't you? /You aren't
confirmations travelling alone, are you?
Asking for and giving directions A: Excuse me, is there a bookstore around here? B: Yes,
it is two blocks from here. Go ahead and take the first
left. / I'm sorry, I don't know. I am a tourist.
Asking for and giving clarification A: What do you mean? / Could you explain that further,
please? B: What I mean is that we need to work on this
assignment more.
Asking for and giving information about A: What does she do for a living? B: She is a teacher and
careers she loves her job.
Asking for and giving permissions A: Could/May I take a break? B: Sure
Asking for and responding to favors A: Can/Could I borrow your mp3 player? /Is it OK if I use
your smart phone? B: Of course! /Help yourself! /No. I'm
sorry. I don't have one.
Describing actions and processes First, the peppers are sliced into small pieces. Then
tomatoes are chopped.
Describing cities and historic sites The Bosporus Bridge was built in 1973.
Describing daily routines Bats don't go to sleep at night.
Describing habits and routines in the past I used to play with my dolls when I was a kid. / People
did not use to have personal computers.
Describing mood I feel exhausted and I can't concentrate. Let's take a

break.
Describing objects, places, and people I would like to read a book which is about travel. / She
finally found a house which is big enough for the whole
family. / This is my friend who was with me in class.
Describing places, people, and events in the When I went home, she had already left for dinner.
past
Describing plans and arrangements A: I won't be in Ankara for some time. B: When will I see
you again? A: My family and I are going to come back in
September.
Describing problems Sorry to bother you, but I think there's a problem that
requires an urgent solution.
Describing workday routine Lisa works in a call centre for long hours.
Drawing conclusions He must have sent the letter to a wrong address. / She
might have had a heart condition.
Exchanging personal information A: Do you like fashion? B: Yes, I love it. / A: What's your
favorite sport? B: Soccer.
Communicative Functions and Sample Uses of Language for the 9th-
12th Grades Continued
Explaining and justifying He doesn't want to come to the party because he

has an exam tomorrow.
Expressing and responding to regrets A: If I had studied harder for the exam, I could
have gotten a better grade. B: Don't be too hard
on yourself. You'll do better next time.
Expressing degrees of certainty and uncertainty Next century is going to be very hi-tech. I guess
/ I am not sure, but I think there won't be cars
running with petrol.
Expressing disapproval That's not a very good idea. / Why don't we try
something else?
Expressing likes, dislikes and interests I like/enjoy watching horror movies. / I don't like
romantic movies/ I am very into documentaries
nowadays. / I want to learn how to play chess.
Expressing one's ideas in unplanned situations A: Susan is looking for you. / B. Ok, I'll see her in
the classroom.
Expressing wishes I wish you were here. / He wishes he had some
free time.
Gaining time in a conversation Well/ so/ anyway/ let me think/ let me see/ you
know/ like/ umm/ I mean.
Giving and asking for advice A: I think I'm coming down with something. What
should I do? Should I take medicine? B: I think
you should see a doctor first.
Giving and receiving feedback A: I think you did a great job. / It would be better
to improve the last part of your presentation. B:
Thanks / Thank you, I'll work on it next time.
Giving explanations It was so windy, so everyone left and no one

stayed for the barbecue.
Inviting and refusing/accepting an invitation A: Would you like to go the movies this weekend?
/ Do you feel like / How about going to the movies
this weekend? B: I'd love to. /Sure. /I'd really like
that. / I wish I could, but I have plans for the
weekend. / Thank you, but I am busy this weekend.
Interrupting someone in a conversation politely Can I add something here? / If I might add
something/ Sorry to interrupt that.
Making an appointment A: Can you see me / Can we meet at noon today?
/ I wonder if you would be available for a meeting
today. B: Sure, I am free all day. / Could we meet
at three o'clock instead? I have another meeting
at noon?
Making, accepting and declining requests A: Could you lend me your book? B: Certainly. /
Yes, of course, here you are. B: I'm sorry, I am
using it right now.
Making comparisons I think this dress is much more beautiful than the
blue one. / The biggest animal in the world is the
blue whale.
Making complaints I'm sorry, but there is something wrong with my
food. / Sorry, but this isn't the one that I ordered.
Making excuses I am so sorry, but I won't be able to attend the

class tomorrow because I have a doctor's
appointment. / I'm afraid, I am going to miss your
party because I won't be in town on that date.
Making generalizations The majority of students in our class are from

Ankara.
Making inquiries I was wondering if it was possible to get more
information about your rates. / Could you please
inform me about your rates?

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The rationale behind starting the 9th Grade with A1/A2 levels is that even though

appearances and characters

Describing mood I feel exhausted and I can't concentrate. Let's take a

Explaining and justifying He doesn't want to come to the party because he

Giving explanations It was so windy, so everyone left and no one

Making excuses I am so sorry, but I won't be able to attend the

Making generalizations The majority of students in our class are from

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