Vocabulary guide
- strategy: a useful way to do something
- participate: take part
- reflect: think about what you did and learned
Comprehension answers
- What does Noah check first? Timetable
- What does he do before starting the science task? Asks for clarification
- What does he check in maths? Units in the answer
- What does he record before leaving? Homework and due date
Writing model
I can use a timetable to find my class and ask a teacher to repeat an instruction. I will practise speaking more during group discussions.
Word Study
strategy; reflect (in that order).
Sentence Builder
Could you clarify the first step?
School English
Possible response: Could you please clarify the first step of the science task?
Accept other polite and relevant answers.
Teaching notes
Read the passage aloud for the listening panel. For the language panel, model one sentence aloud and let students change the sentence starter. For the speaking and transfer panels, accept a clear, relevant response in the student’s own words. Invite planning in a familiar language and adjust support to English proficiency.