Before the Audio: Predict

Worked classroom example

Science

Worked example

Use a labelled diagram to predict what a short explanation of a water cycle will cover.

Use this example to make the language move visible. Select subject content appropriate to the class’s age and prior knowledge.

Teaching sequence

1. Show the title or image without playing the audio.
2. Pairs predict the likely topic and note one clue behind their prediction.
3. Set one listening question, then return to the prediction after the first listen.

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Prepare

Use a short audio, image or topic prompt. Choose a second example that checks the same language move without repeating the original answer.

Classroom task

Use a title, image or key terms to predict the topic and write one question to listen for.

Check independent transfer

Set one listening question, then return to the prediction after the first listen.

Collect a response on fresh content. Note what was achieved without the model, partner or teacher prompt, then choose one next teaching step.

Teacher language

Teacher language

What clue shaped your prediction?

Respond to the learner

Identify one successful meaning or language choice. Ask about one gap, allow thinking time, then invite a revision. Check the revised move again on a fresh example.

Adjust support and challenge

Offer a brief model, useful vocabulary and partner rehearsal where needed. Keep the subject goal; reduce one prompt on fresh content and record what was independent.

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More support

Use shorter chunks, purposeful replay and keyword notes. Retain captions, transcripts or other required access arrangements. Allow familiar-language notes or another response mode when checking subject understanding.

Greater independence

Change the content, evidence or audience. Remove the completed model and ask learners to explain a choice. Increase subject complexity only when it fits the curriculum and prior knowledge.

Choose the next step

If subject meaning is insecure, reteach the concept. If the concept is understood but the English is unclear, model one useful language relationship and invite a fresh response.