paying attention to what someone is saying

Giving and following instructions

English

Asking and answering questions

Retelling a story

In this unit, pupils develop speaking and listening skills by answering questions about themselves, giving and following instructions and retelling a story. They focus on clear speech, attentive listening, maintaining eye contact and responding in full sentences with relevant answers.

Speaking and listening

An instruction tells us how to do something.

An instruction asks the listener for an answer.

An instruction tells us what you think or believe.

Talk at the same time as the person speaking.

What should we do to help us follow an instruction successfully?

Finish this sentence: Successful speaking includes...

Order these instructions for making a slice of bread and butter.

What is it important to do when speaking out loud?

When you are listening to someone, you should look at...

Move around lots when the person is speaking.

Which of these are important to do when you are listening?

Which of the following sentences answers this question: What did you do on the weekend?

Starter Quiz

What is it important to do when speaking out loud?