Make a Bilingual Concept Pair

Worked model: Make a Bilingual Concept Pair

1. 1Link a key English term to a learner-supplied equivalent and check both against an example
2. 2Compare the translation with the context and an example
3. 3Translate back or explain in different wording to expose a changed meaning
4. 4Keep the accurate term or phrase and use it in the subject task

Worked classroom example

Place an English term beside a verified term or explanation in another language, then link both to the same example. The shared concept, not identical spelling or word count, is the point of the pair.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Link a key English term to a learner-supplied equivalent and check both against an example.

2. 2

   Compare the translation with the context and an example.

3. 3

   Translate back or explain in different wording to expose a changed meaning.

4. 4

   Keep the accurate term or phrase and use it in the subject task.

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Teacher language

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