Let's Get Talking PREVIEW

This is a PREVIEW of the resource available in my store.

Many of us have experienced times when we've have set up a discussion activity only to launch it to…well, silence. The students look uncomfortably at each other, stare at their hands or mumble to a stop after only seconds of talking.

This resource aims to address that by providing a lively activity that can be used to discuss any text, concept or topic.

The resource includes:
* top tips on how to encourage discussion amongst reluctant students
* 3 sheets of discussion prompts to be used as cards or grids
* detailed notes on how to use the discussion prompts in different ways

Use this resource to address the following speaking & listening skills:
*Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of discussions with different partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
*Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence.
*Present information, findings, and supporting evidence so listeners can follow the line of reasoning
*Ensure the organisation, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
*Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when needed.

Keywords: discussion, discuss, reluctant speakers, talk, group work, pair work, shy students, prompts.

Questions or comments? Feel free to drop me a note via roamingteacher@gmail.com. I am always happy to hear from you.