Rehearse the English Bridge

Worked model: Rehearse the English Bridge

1. 1After multilingual discussion, pairs practise a short English explanation using the unit’s key connector
2. 2Allow purposeful discussion, reading or notes in a useful language
3. 3Collect the English terms or sentence needed for the shared output
4. 4Check the concept again through the final response, not translation alone

Worked classroom example

Learners discuss why the plant grew differently in a shared home language, then connect their explanation to light, photosynthesis and growth in an English response. The language choice supports the same scientific reasoning.

Teach the move

1. 1

   After multilingual discussion, pairs practise a short English explanation using the unit’s key connector.

2. 2

   Allow purposeful discussion, reading or notes in a useful language.

3. 3

   Collect the English terms or sentence needed for the shared output.

4. 4

   Check the concept again through the final response, not translation alone.

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