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What do you think about…?
                                                  Do you agree with me?
                                                  Would you like to say something?

                                                      3)  Agreement Language

                                                  I agree with you up to a point.
                                                  I’m afraid I don’t agree with you.
                                                  I don’t really feel that it is really as important/relevant as…

                                                      4)  Comparison Language

                                                  I don’t think it is as… as…
                                                  It is more important than…
                                                  It is the most important…


                 Task                             6

                 Skill                            Speaking
                 Time                             20 mins
                                                  This task encourages the use of discussion language while
                 Teaching Tips                    also focusing on task completion.

                                                  During the pyramid discussion monitor to ensure students

                 Assessment                       are using key language. Monitor groups and assist where
                                                  necessary. During feedback question students to justify their
                                                  ideas where possible.


                 Task                             7
                 Skill                            Speaking and Writing

                 Time                             40 mins
                 Teaching Tips
                                                  Monitor during group work. Check word order and grammar
                                                  of rules and address any problems. During feedback to the
                 Assessment                       class provoke discussion and questions from other students
                                                  where possible. (E.g. Do you think these rules are fair? Easy
                                                  to follow? Etc.)


                                                  At the end of the lesson ask students what the lesson has
                                                  covered and write this on the board.
                                                  This helps to check for understanding and highlight the key
                 Review
                                                  information.

                                                  Complete Can Do statements where relevant.
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