Conversation - Talking… · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.6.3.2 - Demonstrate turn taking in conversation on different topics and speak audibly, and express thoughts and feelings clearly

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what turn taking means in a conversation and why it is important.
Demonstrate turn taking by waiting for a partner to finish speaking before they respond.
Speak audibly and clearly when sharing their thoughts and feelings on a given topic.
Express their own thoughts and feelings about a topic using complete sentences during a pair or group conversation.
Use simple phrases such as “May I add something?” and “What do you think?” to manage their turn in a conversation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Customs, (1.6)
Content standard: B4.1.6.3 - Use knowledge of language and communicative skills to participate in conversation
Indicator: B4.1.6.3.2 - Demonstrate turn taking in conversation on different topics and speak audibly, and express thoughts and feelings clearly
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 9
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Demonstrate turn taking with a learner earlier prepared.
- Learners in pairs, take turns to talk about given topics in groups observing turn taking.