Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Level Six of the Functional Language and Communication Aid provides an outline of social language and communication functions in the following areas:
Social Interaction Conversation Opinions Information
A key vocabulary guide is provided in the following areas Myself My Family My House School Food Television Shopping Pastimes Clothes Weather Special Occasions / Time Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Level Six: Language Functions1
The student will: Examples Initiate Social Interaction
Get someone’s attention Excuse me. Listen up! Clarify meaning
Express a lack of understanding Can you explain what you mean?
Ask someone to repeat themselves I need you to repeat that, please.
Converse with a person or people
Encourage someone Keep going. You can do it.
Warn someone Be careful. Go easy.
Look for or give an opinion
Inquire about/Express a preference Which do you prefer? I prefer…
Express satisfaction That’s great! I love that!
Express dissatisfaction That’s awful. I really don’t like that.
Express a hope I wish/I hope…
Tell/Recount a story/incident Last Saturday…. On the yard….
Express a need I need to use the toilet. I need a drink.
Look for or give information
Make a statement I ate 6 pancakes
Structure a conversation
Initiate a conversation Did you hear/know?
Correct yourself Oh, sorry! Excuse me!
Describe something – step by step First… Then… Finally…
1 The language functions and vocabulary from Level One should be revised in addition to the new language introduced in Level Two and subsequent levels. Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Level Six: Key Vocabulary 2
Myself ankle dramatic guilty personality ashamed eyebrow moustache sensitive beard frustrated musical sprain
Statements Questions
I have a I felt very guilty when I smashed the window. What colour is your beard? dramatic How did you sprain your ankle? personality. My aunt has an apartment in Spain.
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
My Family chef lawyer relatives soldier
Statements Questions
I have lots A soldier works in the army. Who are your relatives? of relatives
2 N = New word R = Word reinforcement E = Emerging A = Acquired Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
My uncle is a lawyer.
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
My House apartment cutlery hanging radiator baskets birdcage fence key saucer closet fish tank neighbours side plate coffee table footstool plant spare room
Statements Questions
There is a My neighbours are very nice. Is there a radiator in your room? fence in my I helped to wash the cutlery. garden. We have a spare room in our house. Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
School bus escort hopscotch post-its sticky notes corrections lesson radiator store room corridor personal roll book care
Statements Questions
My Bus I use sticky notes for study. Who fills in the roll book? Escort If I make a mistake I must do my corrections. walks me to school.
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
Food
Brussel garlic peppers sour sprouts cauliflower grapefruit pork chop spicy cherries grill salad tasty dressing delicious lamb chop shepherd’s tough Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
pie fizzy drink lime soda bread weigh
Statements Questions
Dinner was Fizzy drinks are bad for your teeth. What meat is in shepard’s pie? delicious. My mom cooks lamb chops on the grill Do you eat spicy food? My dad bakes soda bread.
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
Television boring host music news report channel character interesting newsflash presenter guest media news anchor
Statements Questions
I think news That character is very funny. Who is your favourite character? reports are boring. Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
Shopping automatic opening shopkeeper doors hours counter salesper shop assistant son
Statements Questions
Be careful of the automatic doors. What are the opening hours for the café?
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
Pastimes badminton cello Girl Guides pop music boccia cheering Irish shuttle dancing Brownies flute judo Youth Club
Statements Questions
I am in the You use a shuttle in badminton. What is boccia? Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Brownies.
Level Six: Key Vocabulary
Clothes blouse cardigan headband jeans bracelet collar high heels leggings
Statements Questions
I love your My cardigan keeps me warm in the cold weather. Where did you buy your bracelet? blouse.
Level Six Key Vocabulary Functional Language and Communication Aid Level 6
Special Occasions / Time
Baptism Confirmatio flight spooky n birthday costumes guests tinsel wish coin toss ferry restaurant vampire
Statements Questions
We use a We ate dinner in a lovely restaurant yesterday. Where do you put tinsel? coin toss to see who goes first.