Session 3 Phonics and Language Play

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Session 3: Guided Practice That Leads to Real Speaking Session 3 focuses on the part of the lesson where speaking either grows or collapses. Many lessons start well, with clear input and modelling, but the practice stage often stays at repetition, o... Session 3: Guided Practice That Leads to Real Speaking Session 3 focuses on the part of the lesson where speaking either grows or collapses. Many lessons start well, with clear input and modelling, but the practice stage often stays at repetition, or it jumps too quickly into a task students cannot handle. This session shows you how to build guided practice that bridges that gap, so students move from understanding language to using it with confidence. You will learn how to design a short, repeatable practice sequence that supports students step by step. The aim is not to add more activities. The aim is to make each step of practice do a clear job, so students speak more, rely less on the teacher, and gradually take control of the language. We will break down what usually blocks speaking during practice, such as over drilling, unclear prompts, too many teacher led questions, and tasks that require high output before students are ready. You will learn how to adjust prompts, increase structure, and add the right scaffolds so students can respond successfully, even at lower levels. This session also looks at how to keep momentum during speaking practice. You will learn how to reduce teacher talk without losing control, how to check understanding quickly, and how to keep students active through pair work and guided responses. By the end, you will have a clear guided practice structure you can apply across different lesson topics and levels, so your lessons consistently lead to real student speaking. Read more