Foundation English · AC9EFLY02

Interact in informal and structured situations by listening while others speak and using features of voice including volume levels

exchanging ideas with peers in pairs and small groups, engaging in class discussions, listening to others and contributing ideas

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Learning intention

  • interact in informal and structured situations by listening while others speak and using features of voice including volume levels
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AC9EFLY02 - AC9EFLY02: Interact in informal and structured situations by listening while others speak and using features of voice including volume levels
Example 1

exchanging ideas with peers in pairs and small groups, engaging in class discussions, listening to others and contributing ideas

Example 2

showing understanding of appropriate listening behaviour, such as listening without interrupting, and looking at the speaker, if culturally appropriate

Example 3

altering volume for inside and outside situations and when speaking to an audience

Example 4

participating in informal interaction situations; for example, play-based experiences that involve the imaginative use of spoken language

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Elaboration expansion and examples 1

  • E1: exchanging ideas with peers in pairs and small groups, engaging in class discussions, listening to others and contributing ideas
  • E2: showing understanding of appropriate listening behaviour, such as listening without interrupting, and looking at the speaker, if culturally appropriate
  • E3: altering volume for inside and outside situations and when speaking to an audience

Elaboration expansion and examples 2

  • E4: participating in informal interaction situations; for example, play-based experiences that involve the imaginative use of spoken language
  • E5: listening to and following instructions
  • Voice and listening routine: Listen with eyes and ears Wait for your turn Use classroom volume

Elaboration expansion and examples 3

  • Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Choose a listening action and a suitable speaking volume. Listen with eyes and ears Wait for your turn Use classroom volume
  • Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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AC9EFLY02 · listening and voice in interactions

Learning focus: I can listen when others speak and use a voice volume that suits the situation.

Model it: Worked example: change volume for the audience Worked-model method: listen, wait, respond on topic and choose an audible volume. 1. Nora explains a picture to one partner with a quiet, clear voice. 2. Later, Nora reports the same idea to the class and speaks clearly enough for the back row. 3. Her message stays the same, but her volume changes because the audience changes. Model answer: A suitable volume is not always the loudest or quietest voice; it lets the intended listeners hear comfortably.

Ask the learner: What is the main idea of listening and voice in interactions?

Look for: The learner can I can listen when others speak and use a voice volume that suits the situation in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.

If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.

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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1

Questions

  • What is the main idea of listening and voice in interactions?
  • Which example shows the skill?

Review hints

  • Remember: Listen to others and use suitable voice volume
  • Use the routine: Face speaker → Listen → Wait turn → Use right volume

Assessment-style questions and review hints 2

Questions

  • What is one common mix-up?
  • How can you check your answer?

Review hints

  • Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
  • Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.

Exit ticket

  • Name the skill
  • Use a model example
  • Try independently
  • Explain evidence
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Curriculum

  • interact in informal and structured situations by listening while others speak and using features of voice including volume levels
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