Offer a Choice of Starting Point

Worked model: Offer a Choice of Starting Point

1. 1Let learners begin with the diagram, key terms or short text, then bring everyone to the same task
2. 2Offer an oral explanation, diagram or practical demonstration alongside writing where appropriate
3. 3Check the same subject criteria across the response modes
4. 4Record language needs separately and teach the language required for later written tasks

Worked classroom example

For the same explanation goal, let learners begin with a diagram, a spoken account or brief notes. They still produce an individual explanation; the entry point changes, not the subject criteria.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Let learners begin with the diagram, key terms or short text, then bring everyone to the same task.

2. 2

   Offer an oral explanation, diagram or practical demonstration alongside writing where appropriate.

3. 3

   Check the same subject criteria across the response modes.

4. 4

   Record language needs separately and teach the language required for later written tasks.

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Teacher language

Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.

Across subjects