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The Task Cycle

Hello

We've all (the tutors) spoken and agree this is what we would like to see a 'task cycle' look like. The more of this you can put on your lesson plan the more likely you are to follow the procedure in your lesson!

1. Find some way to demonstrate, give example etc for the activity. Try to avoid 'long winded' instructions.
2. Give timing for task.
3. Check understanding - questions are good here.
4. Group students - think about how and why you are going to do this!
5. Monitor - how the students are doing on the task and any problems they have with the language. Give hints not answers. Do not be afraid to stop the whole group to clarify any common difficulties that are preventing task completion. 'SWEEP & ZOOM'
6. Check answers - usually peer checking or some kind of swift feedback method.
7. Feedback - be selctive here. Base feedback or error correction on earlier monitoring. You could choose some good examples to share with the whole group. Not everyone has to contribute at this point.

If you have any question you can ask any of us. Happy task planning!

Tina