PPP

Stage (What?) Stage Aims (Why?)

Lead in To generate interest in the topic and set the scene for language work.

Samples of language To elicit the target language

Language Focus / To introduce and clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of
the target language
MFP Clarification

Controlled Practice To provide Ss with restricted practice of the target language

Production To provide Ss with freer, more authentic practice of the target

language
(Freer Practice)

Error Correction To give delayed feedback (error correction & praise) on target
language
Receptive Skills

Stage (What?) Stage Aims (Why?)

Lead in To generate interest in the topic and set the scene for your lesson.

To help Ss to anticipate context of reading/listening

Prediction To encourage Ss to predict/think about the content of the text. Often

you can include this in the lead-in stage using words or visuals.
(optional)

Pre-Teach To unblock/pre-teach key vocabulary needed to help Ss complete the

task.

(Note that not all unknown vocabulary is taught – just that which is
essential for the task)

Gist To develop Ss reading/listening for gist (global understanding)

Detailed To develop Ss reading/listening for detailed comprehension

or

Scanning To develop scanning for specific information

Productive task To respond to the text in a personal way

 To further personalize the topic.

Note: This lesson can be divided into pre, while & post reading / listening stages as well.

Speaking productive

Stage (What?) Stage Aims (Why?)

Lead-In To generate interest in the topic and set the scene for your lesson.

*The lead-in may well present a model of the speaking or writing

task being worked towards so Ss have a guide to follow. Note that the
model could be introduced in the next stage

Demonstration (optional) To listen to the task done in an authentic manner

Focus on Necessary Language To introduce/revise any language which may be necessary for the
speaking/writing task ahead

This may include presentation of vocabulary, grammar or

functional language (each with aspects of meaning, form and
pronunciation)

Note that the more new language is introduced, the more it

becomes a PPP language lesson rather than a productive skills
lesson.

Preparation Time To give Ss a chance to prepare before launching into the task

Speaking Task to develop oral fluency within an interesting and natural context
 *Ss normally work collaboratively, to allow maximum opportunity
for communication. This is your time to note down any errors.

Feedback on content To provide quick feedback on the task (results / outcomes) and
for Ss to be motivated by sharing.

Feedback on Language To give delayed feedback (error correction & praise) on any
language component of the lesson