CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - Grouping learners

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

Learners do an information-gap activity with two sets of information.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

Learners write their own stories.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

Learners decide together how to report their conclusions to the rest of the class.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

All learners act out a play for the parents.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

Learners do a written test.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Match the different activities with the most suitable interaction patterns.

Learners take part in a choral drill.

• pair work or group work

• individual work

• whole class work

Choose one of the options that is NOT appropriate.

Pair work is helpful for _____________.

• checking accuracy

• practicing fluency

• encouraging shy learners

Choose one of the options that is NOT appropriate.

Whole–class work helps the teacher to___________.

• get everyone's attention

• decide who will answer

• train learners to help one another

Choose one of the options that is NOT appropriate.

Group work gives learners the opportunity to _________.

• learn from one another

• get clear guidance

• practice their skills

Choose one of the options that is NOT appropriate.

Individual work allows learners to ___________. 

• practice their fluency

• have time to think

• work at their own speed