Read the examples and make up your own questions. Ask and answer them. Assess each other according to the Assessment sheet. Learners work in pairs. Firstly, one learner answers the questions the second learner assesses on the criteria him /her then they swap the roles. Teacher decides and includes in the Assessment sheet what vocabulary will be checked in this speaking task. Example: 1. What piece of technology can’t you live without? Why? 2. How often do you watch TV? Explain your answer. 3. What’s your favourite gadget to communicate with friends? Explain your answer. Possible answers: 1. I can’t live without a cell phone because of its practical use. 2. I watch TV only at weekends, because I don’t have much time. 3. I’m fond of a cell phone and the reason is that it connects me to the world. Name____________________________ Date_____________________________
Do you prefer using a laptop or a tablet for your schoolwork? Why?How often do you use social media? Explain your usage.What do you think is the most important piece of technology for students? Explain your answer.
Assessment sheet:
Vocabulary: technology, communication devices, gadgets, practical useFluency: ability to speak without hesitationCoherence: clear and logical responsesGrammar: correct use of tenses and structuresContent: relevance and depth of answers
Assessment sheet:
Vocabulary: technology, communication devices, gadgets, practical useFluency: ability to speak without hesitationCoherence: clear and logical responsesGrammar: correct use of tenses and structuresContent: relevance and depth of answers