SPEAK ENGLISH CONFIDENTLY

Summary of UnitAt last – a scientifically-proven way for new

arrival Sts to learn how to have a conversation in English with confidence

See the Sts begin, continue and end conversations appropriately for the situation

Watch as Sts use correct non-verbal languageHear them express opinions, agree or

disagree with their interlocutorRead/watch their cartoon/video example of a

conversation

Personalised LearningSts determine three personal strategies for

improving their speaking skillsSts decide on three personal strategies for

finding people to have conversations withSts create a product to demonstrate an

example of a conversation

Gauging Students’ NeedsWho/what/when/where/how/why of a

conversation - Survey MonkeyA draft is here Draft SurveyThink/Pair/Share of a conversationKWLH of a conversationOne-on-one conversation with T – recording

of Sts’ strengths and weaknesses

Essential QuestionHow can I conduct a conversation in English

confidently?

Unit QuestionsHow do I keep a conversation going?How can I make people understand what I

am saying?How do I express my opinions, wants and

needs appropriately?Who can I practise conversations with?How can I present an example of a

conversation? (eg make a cartoon in Comic Life, Voki or Animoto)

Vision for meA class full of Sts who speak with confidence,

who initiate conversations and who enjoy speaking in English

Sts who speak English to their classmates of the same L1

Less L1 speaking in the classroom

Vision for Sts Sts should feel confident to conduct a

conversation with classmates of same L1, classmates of different L1, their own teachers, other staff and people with whom they are unfamiliar

Gratuitous Slide to Show I Can Embed Objects

Draft Unit Plan

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