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Which subject	English
What topic	Speaking and listening
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Speaking and Listening

Objectives

To develop students' speaking skills through structured activities.
To enhance listening comprehension through active participation.
To encourage teamwork and communication among peers.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Audio clips related to the speaking topic
Worksheets for speaking prompts
Timer for activity management

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson will align with the national curriculum's focus on improving spoken language skills, encouraging effective communication, and fostering collaboration through group activities.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly explain the importance of speaking and listening; outline the lesson objectives. Introduce the key vocabulary related to the day's topic.
2	Listening Activity	10 mins	Play an audio clip that demonstrates effective speaking skills. Students will listen and take notes on specific details. Follow up with a quick discussion about what they heard.
3	Group Discussion	10 mins	Divide students into groups of 4. Provide each group with a speaking prompt related to the audio clip. Encourage them to discuss their ideas and prepare a brief presentation.
4	Presentations	5 mins	Each group shares their ideas with the class, ensuring everyone has a chance to contribute. Allocate time for each group to speak.
5	Conclusion & Review	2 mins	Summarise the key points discussed in class. Reinforce the importance of speaking and listening in communication. Assign homework without asking for presentations.

Homework

Students are to write a short reflection (150-200 words) on what they learned about effective speaking and listening from the lesson, due for submission in the next class.