B5 English Language · Term 1 Week 5: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Customs,

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.6.3.3 - Respond to questions to give further clarification of an opinion

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State an opinion clearly on a given topic related to themselves, their family, or customs.
Answer follow-up questions by providing reasons, examples, or more details to clarify their opinion.
Use polite clarification expressions such as “What I mean is…”, “Let me explain further…”, and “To be more specific…” when responding.
Listen attentively to others’ questions and respond appropriately without going off-topic.
Participate in group conversations by asking and answering clarifying questions in turns.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Customs, (1.6)
Content standard: B5.1.6.3 - Use knowledge of language and communicative skills to participate in conversation
Indicator: B5.1.6.3.3 - Respond to questions to give further clarification of an opinion
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 80
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise the activity on the talk show. Learners give examples of some vocabulary learnt.
- Together with learners, choose a topic and initiate a conversation. Encourage learners to ask questions for clarification, and use appropriate expressions.
- Put pupils into groups. Have each group choose a theme and initiate a conversation on their theme. Have the others listen and ask questions.
- Have the group respond to the questions to give further clarifications