Use a Worked First Line
Complete the opening line of a response, then ask learners to continue with their own evidence.
Worked model: Use a Worked First Line
- 1Complete the opening line of a response, then ask learners to continue with their own evidence
- 2Read both responses for meaning
- 3Annotate the difference that improves evidence, precision or explanation
- 4Close the models and apply that move to a new question
“The trolley speeds up” describes a change. “The forward force exceeds the opposing force, so it accelerates forwards” explains the relationship. Highlight the mechanism, not merely the longer answer.
Teach the move
Prepare · 5 minutes
Prepare two responses to the same question with a meaningful difference in quality.
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Complete the opening line of a response, then ask learners to continue with their own evidence.
- 2
Read both responses for meaning.
- 3
Annotate the difference that improves evidence, precision or explanation.
- 4
Close the models and apply that move to a new question.
EAL upgrade
Remove labels and ask learners to evaluate their own response against the question.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Prepare two responses to the same question with a meaningful difference in quality.
Complete the opening line of a response, then ask learners to continue with their own evidence. Read both responses for meaning.
Check a fresh response for the identified quality move.
Remove labels and ask learners to evaluate their own response against the question.
What to look for
Check a fresh response for the identified quality move.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Complete the opening line of a response, then ask learners to continue with their own evidence.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: compare result-only and justified solutions. Humanities: compare supported and unsupported interpretations.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.