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This If I Had... Conditional and Subjunctive Sentences lesson plan also includes:
Lines from popular songs are used to teach middle schoolers about conditional and subjunctive moods. Groups engage in a card sort activity to identify conditional and subjective sentences and then partners draft sentences of each type. To conclude, teams write their own song with conditional and subjunctive lyrics.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
- Ask class members to bring in examples from songs that demonstrate conditional and subjunctive lyrics
- Encourage groups to perform their song for the class
- Print the sorting cards on card stock and laminate to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies, internet equipment with sound for the song, and projection equipment for the slideshow
Pros
- Handouts are presented as editable documents
- Links are provided to the learning strategies used in the lesson
Cons
- None