Year 6 - English
Talking about transitions
Talking transitions
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils practise speaking and listening skills to turn take, agree and disagree respectfully and share opinions about the transition of leaving primary school to go to secondary school. Pupils develop their ability to listen without judgement to their peers' opinions and feelings.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to talk about your own feelings about transitioning to secondary school and you can use active listening skills to listen to others' perspectives, responding appropriately.
Key Notes
- Times of transition in life can provoke different emotions such as excitement, sadness or nervousness.
- Talking about feelings can help a person to feel more comfortable and less anxious.
- An essential part of having a discussion is the ability to actively listen.
- Active listening helps a person understand different perspectives and empathise with other people's experiences.
- Moving from primary school to secondary school can be both exciting and daunting.
Vocabulary To Learn
- transition: the process of changing from one condition to another
- discussion: talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas
- active listening: paying full attention to what someone else is saying, so you can understand them and respond thoughtfully
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think it is always necessary to give advice when someone shares their feelings.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Times of transition in life can provoke different emotions such as excitement, sadness or nervousness. Talking about feelings can help a person to feel more comfortable and less anxious.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'transition'
the process of changing from one condition to another.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think it is always necessary to give advice when someone shares their feelings. Correction: Encourage pupils to consider that they may not be well-placed to advise in some situations; it can be absolutely fine to just show that you understand the person's feelings and that you will support them.
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