Pupils have been working on developing their oracy skills during their PSHE lessons this term. On 11 March, pupils in 8X2 demonstrated their ability to Turn and Talk when they were exploring the change in the character of Edward in Blood Brothers. As part of the process of Turn and Talk, pupils first reflected independently on the question posed and record their thoughts on their mini whiteboards. After they had formulated their ideas, they were able to discuss in more detail – in the lesson it was clear that this led to higher quality discussions when pupils shared their thoughts with a partner. In English lessons, pupils have the opportunity to regularly Turn and Talk and this should enable them to develop their skills in both speaking and listening.
