https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np 45-minute oral language development activities focusing on communication and information exchange for English Language Learners en-us 2025-05-30 17:39:55 UTC 2025-11-07 22:07:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://elvis.padletcdn.com/1/fetch/e_in/pixabay.com/get/gce5cdb75a13c7432c1520e5586ba13c674102467f2dba41ed2f94bc6baf0660008b3b064b7b71f6ca263eaeb914783b6.jpg jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113950 - 5 min: Review presentation and question guidelines
- 25 min: Student presentations (5-6 students per session)
- 10 min: Peer feedback using sentence frames
- 5 min: Reflection

Provide sentence frames like:
- 'This is my ___ and it is special because ___'
- 'I would like to ask you about ___'
- 'Can you tell me more about ___?']]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113950 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113951
Structure:
- 5 min: Introduce topic and model interview questions
- 5 min: Students write 3-4 interview questions
- 25 min: Interview rotations (5 minutes per partner)
- 10 min: Share interesting discoveries with class

Provide question starters:
- 'What do you like to...?'
- 'How often do you...?'
- 'Can you tell me about...?']]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113951 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113952
Structure:
- 5 min: Model activity and review descriptive vocabulary
- 15 min: First round (7 min describe/draw, switch roles)
- 15 min: Second round with new pictures
- 10 min: Gallery walk and discussion

Focus on spatial vocabulary (above, below, next to) and descriptive adjectives.]]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113952 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113953
Structure:
- 5 min: Assign topics and form expert groups
- 15 min: Groups gather and organize information
- 20 min: Rotating sharing sessions
- 5 min: Exit ticket reflection

Provide sentence frames:
- 'One important fact about ___ is ___'
- 'Did you know that ___?'
- 'I learned that ___']]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113953 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113954
Structure:
- 10 min: Brainstorm news topics and assign roles
- 15 min: Prepare reports using template
- 15 min: Present news reports
- 5 min: Audience feedback

Roles include: Anchor, Weather Reporter, Sports Reporter, Special Events Reporter]]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113954 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113955
Structure:
- 5 min: Review story elements and transition words
- 10 min: Model activity and provide story starter
- 20 min: Create 2-3 story chains in small groups
- 10 min: Share stories with class

Use transition words: First, Next, Then, After that, Finally]]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113955 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113956
Structure:
- 5 min: Introduction and modeling
- 15 min: Partner interviews and note-taking
- 15 min: Create Venn diagram
- 10 min: Present findings

Provide sentence frames:
- 'We both like ___'
- '___ is different because ___'
- 'Unlike my partner, I ___']]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113956 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113957
Structure:
- 5 min: Choose topics and planning
- 15 min: Prepare demonstration
- 20 min: Rotating demonstrations
- 5 min: Group feedback

Topics might include: tying shoes, making a paper airplane, playing a simple game]]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113957 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113959
Structure:
- 5 min: Introduce topic and opinion statements
- 10 min: Individual preparation with evidence
- 20 min: Inner/outer circle discussions
- 10 min: Whole class debrief

Provide sentence frames:
- 'I think ___ because ___'
- 'I agree/disagree because ___'
- 'In my opinion ___']]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113959 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113960
Structure:
- 5 min: Review sensory vocabulary
- 30 min: Students take turns describing objects
- 10 min: Reflection and vocabulary review

Focus on vocabulary:
- Texture words: smooth, rough, soft
- Size words: tiny, huge, medium
- Shape words: round, square, flat

Use familiar classroom objects or safe household items.]]> 2025-05-30 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c8n7k17a274cx0np/wish/3474113960