5-Min Pro · How to Write a Lesson Aim Learners Can Actually Understand
The idea — A lesson aim is a promise to learners, not a note to the observer. If learners can’t read it and know what they’ll…
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ELT365 · Day 196 — Delayed vs On-the-Spot Correction in Speaking
Idea — On-the-spot correction interrupts fluency — use it sparingly for accuracy tasks. Delayed correction preserves communication in fluency tasks. Example — In a gap-fill drill,…
ReadELT365 · Day 273 — Month 9 Review — Lesson Planning
Idea A lesson plan is a thinking tool: it forces you to name what you want to achieve, anticipate problems, choose a framework, and sequence tasks…
ReadELT365 · Day 272 — Planning in Series — Units of Work
Idea Individual lesson plans exist inside a longer sequence. A unit of work plans the arc across several lessons: recycling, progression, and cumulative practice. Example A…
ReadELT365 · Day 264 — Lesson Plans for One-to-One Teaching
Idea One-to-one lessons remove the safety of pair and group work. Every interaction is between teacher and learner — so planning for variety and pacing is…
ReadELT365 · Day 261 — Materials in the Plan
Idea List every material in your lesson plan: the coursebook page, the handout, the board diagram, the audio file. Prepare, check, and sequence everything before the…
ReadELT365 · Day 260 — Interaction Patterns in Plans
Idea Interaction patterns describe who talks to whom: T→S (teacher to student), S→S (pair), S↔S↔S (group), S→T (student reporting). Vary them across a lesson. Example A…
ReadELT365 · Day 259 — Timing Stages Realistically
Idea Planned timings are starting estimates. Under-timing is a common error — novice teachers often plan more content than a lesson can hold. Example A 60-minute…
ReadELT365 · Day 257 — TBL in a Plan
Idea Task-Based Learning plans lead with a communicative task; language work comes after. The task creates a felt need for the language. Example Learners plan a…
ReadELT365 · Day 255 — PPP in a Plan
Idea A PPP plan moves through Presentation (teacher introduces language in context), Practice (controlled activities), and Production (freer use). It is transparent and suits lower levels.…
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