Research Questions:

1. What particular vocabulary do farmers use in their day-to-day speech?
2. Do any of your students already use and understand these words?
3. Are there any other words that students need to move into this communicative environment?

You might also need to review the information on functions of language and social interaction.

Research Method:

• Choose a list of vocabulary that you have observed as frequently used in farming environments.
• Note in your DWP the students' understanding and use of these words.
• Note how you would normally record your assessment of this language feature, e.g., would you:
  • note them as anecdotes,
  • record them in a portfolio,
  • conduct a formal test,
  • note them in your DWP, or
  • not normally assess or record them.