Conversation - Talking… · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.6.2.2 - Ask and answer questions for clarification about what other people say

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Ask at least three different clarifying questions (e.g., “What do you mean by…?”, “Can you say that again?”, “Do you mean…?”) to seek clarity on what a speaker has said.
Answer clarifying questions from peers by rephrasing or giving more details about their own statements.
Use polite language (e.g., “Sorry, I did not hear you clearly”, “Please, can you explain more?”) when asking for clarification during a conversation.
Respond appropriately to a speaker’s clarification by thanking them or confirming understanding (e.g., “Thank you, now I understand”).
Apply clarifying question skills in a short conversation about a familiar topic such as climate change or a community event, demonstrating turn-taking as learned in Week 5.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation - Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Places, Greetings, Customs, Events, Social/ Cultural Values, Manners and other Themes (1.6)
Content standard: B3.1.6.2 - Apply knowledge of language and communicative skills to participate in conversation
Indicator: B3.1.6.2.2 - Ask and answer questions for clarification about what other people say
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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 1-3), 2019, p. 75
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise topics previously discussed, e.g. Climate Change.
- Ask questions on the topic discussed.
- Let learners answer questions based on the topic discussed.
- Guide and encourage learners to ask and answer questions for clarification on what other learners say.