Conversation/everyday… · JHS3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.1.1.1.2 - Ask questions that link the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions in a discussion

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify open-ended question stems that link the ideas of two or more speakers in a discussion.
Use open-ended questions to connect what one speaker has said to the views of earlier speakers.
Listen attentively to several speakers and summarise their different viewpoints accurately.
Respond appropriately to questions asked by other speakers during a group discussion.
Participate in a small-group discussion on a given topic using questions that show they have followed the thread of the conversation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (listening and Speaking) (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation/everyday Discourse (1.1)
Content standard: B9.1.1.1 - Demonstrate the use of appropriate language orally in specific situations
Indicator: B9.1.1.1.2 - Ask questions that link the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions in a discussion
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 70
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Use open ended questions to enable speaker link ideas of other speakers on topics/issues.
  E.g.
  - In your opinion, what are the views of people on…?
    - What are the views of people on…?
    - How do you think we should . . .?
    - Why don't you …?
    - Which of these do you prefer ..... ?
- Listen attentively to viewpoints on topics/issues in a conversation and respond appropriately.
- Engage in conversations on topics/issues with several speakers and respond to different views.