Question 21 Interviewing to gather information · support
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Interview a partner about an activity they enjoy. Ask an opening question and two follow-up questions based on their answers. Finish by telling them one new thing you learnt.
What to aim for Adult observes an opening and two relevant follow-ups. Questions respond to the partner's actual answers. The final learning statement accurately reflects the conversation. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 22 Acknowledging a different preference · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Discuss whether your class should try a puzzle club or a drawing club. Each person gives a preference and a reason. Repeat your partner's reason fairly, then suggest a way to decide or trial an option.
What to aim for Both partners have a real turn to explain a preference. The learner accurately acknowledges the partner's reason. The proposed decision process is fair and relevant. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 23 Clarifying spoken directions · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Ask a partner to explain an imaginary route from a classroom to a school garden. Listen, ask two questions that clarify the route and repeat the final directions back. Do not walk the route.
What to aim for Adult provides a route with enough detail for a real exchange. The learner's questions address unclear directions. The final summary matches the route agreed with the partner. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 24 Responding to a recommendation · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Ask a partner for a book or story recommendation. Ask about the type of story and one feature they liked. Explain whether it might suit you, acknowledging their recommendation respectfully.
What to aim for Questions gather relevant information about the text. The learner refers to a specific feature the partner mentions. The response explains a personal preference without dismissing the partner. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 25 Negotiating group roles · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Plan a two-person class display with your partner. Discuss at least three jobs, ask which job they prefer and agree on a division of work. Explain how the plan uses both people's strengths.
What to aim for The learner asks about the partner's preference before assigning work. At least three jobs are considered. Adult hears an agreed plan with shared checking or another fair arrangement. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 26 Using language to welcome someone · support
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Role-play welcoming a new student. Ask two friendly questions that do not seek private details, offer useful classroom information and respond to a question they ask you.
What to aim for Questions are friendly and allow the partner to choose what to share. The learner supplies useful routine information. Adult checks the learner answers the partner's actual question. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 27 Repairing a misunderstanding · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
With a partner, role-play a misunderstanding about a shared pencil case. Explain your understanding without blame, ask what they meant and agree on a clearer arrangement.
What to aim for The learner explains their understanding calmly. A question gives the partner room to clarify. The final arrangement responds to both people's explanation. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 28 Inviting and extending a partner's idea · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Discuss a choice of class reading activity with a partner. Invite their idea, wait for the answer and ask a follow-up before giving your view. Finish with one idea from each person.
What to aim for Adult observes an invitation and an uninterrupted response. The follow-up relates to the partner's idea. The closing accurately includes both contributions. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 29 Comparing ideas for a shared text · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
You and a partner are planning a welcome poster. One prefers a large photograph; the other prefers drawings. Discuss what each option could help viewers understand and agree on a layout.
What to aim for Each option is discussed in terms of its benefit for viewers. The learner acknowledges the partner's point. Adult hears a clear final layout agreed through conversation. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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Question 30 Gathering and reporting practical information · core
Work with an adult or willing partner. Have the conversation aloud, including real replies and follow-up turns. Example replies illustrate a possible conversation; adapt to what your partner actually says. Review the interaction together afterwards.
Ask an adult about caring for a familiar plant or a classroom object. Gather three useful facts, ask one follow-up about why a step matters and give an accurate spoken summary.
What to aim for The learner gathers three actual facts from the adult. A follow-up asks about a reason or condition. The adult confirms whether the summary accurately represents their answers. Complete this task aloud with an adult or partner.
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