. Appendix B.

Action Plan

N° of Aim of the session Actions Research Specific

session instrument objectives

1 By the end of the The teacher explains that an action research will be conducted to help them be more fluent when Classroom SO1 – SO2
session students will speaking and the strategy used will be describing pictures. observation
be able to recognize diary
which their role will The teacher and the students brainstorm what the describing picture strategy is.
be during the action
research based on Students will watch an example of the describing picture strategy, they take notes of the useful
the describing picture vocabulary. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0R1KfZf4A until 2:43)
strategy, by
Students will work in pairs and name the characteristics of the strategy.
executing it.
Teacher and the students share ideas to get to an agreement.

Students get in pairs and prepare the description of a picture in 5 minutes, then they describe the
picture orally, they have 1 minute each to do so. After that they listen to another person’s description
and find similarities to what they prepares. (min 2:46)

Finally, they write in “1 minute paper” what they learnt and what they enjoyed the most of the class.
Then, some of them share insights and the teacher explains that what they have done during that
session will be their role during the intervention.

2 By the end of the The teacher and students brainstorm what they description of a picture is. After that, students answer Pre- SO1
session students will the K-W-L chart. intervention
have described a speaking
picture by performing The teacher explains the test to the students and highlights that this exercise will not carry a mark, rubric
an oral assessment. after that she checks comprehension through CCQ’s.

Students describe their pictures in one minute, by saying as many ideas as they can.

After their performance, they answer the self-assessment instrument K-W-L. Classroom
observation
diary

3 By the end of the The teacher presents a picture to elicit vocabulary. Classroom SO2c
session students will observation
have applied the Students complete exercises from the textbook with the target vocabulary. diary
describing picture
strategy through 2 Students watch an example of the describing picture strategy.
exercises related to (http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-exams/describe-a-photo-or-picture
sustainability.
Students analyze the tips presented in the example.

describe_a_photo_or_picture_-_tips_1.pdf (britishcouncil.org)

Students watch a picture from the textbook and prepare their description, for that, they have 5 minutes.

Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
 used and their fluency (speed rate)

Students answer a traffic light exit ticket about their performance with the describing picture strategy.
(speed rate)

4 By the end of the The teacher presents a picture to elicit vocabulary and grammar. Classroom SO2
session students will observation
have applied the Students complete exercises with the target vocabulary and grammar. diary
describing picture
strategy through 2 Students recall the tips presented in the example.
exercises related to
describe_a_photo_or_picture_-_tips_1.pdf (britishcouncil.org)
sustainability.
Students watch a picture from the textbook and prepare their description, for that, they have 5 minutes.

Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
used and their fluency (breakdowns) – Strategy: 2 stars and a wish.

Students answer a traffic light exit ticket about their performance with the describing picture strategy.
(breakdowns)

5 By the end of the The teacher presents a picture to elicit vocabulary and grammar. Classroom SO2
session students will observation
have applied the Students complete exercises with the target vocabulary and grammar. diary
describing picture
strategy through 2 Students recall the tips presented in the example.
exercises related to
describe_a_photo_or_picture_-_tips_1.pdf (britishcouncil.org)
giving advices.
Students watch a picture from the textbook and prepare their description, for that, they have 5 minutes.

Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
used and their fluency (repairs) – Strategy: 2 stars and a wish.

Students answer a traffic light exit ticket about their performance with the describing picture strategy.
(repairs)

6 By the end of the The teacher presents a picture to elicit vocabulary and grammar. Classroom SO2
session students will observation
have applied the Students complete exercises with the target vocabulary and grammar. diary
describing picture
strategy through 2 Students recall the tips presented in the example.
exercises related to
describe_a_photo_or_picture_-_tips_1.pdf (britishcouncil.org)
giving advices.
Students watch a picture from the textbook and prepare their description, for that, they have 5 minutes.

Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
used and their fluency (repairs) – Strategy: 2 stars and a wish.

Students answer a traffic light exit ticket about their performance with the describing picture strategy.
 (repairs)

7 By the end of the The teacher presents a picture to elicit vocabulary and grammar. Classroom SO2
session students will observation
have applied the Students complete exercises with the target vocabulary and grammar. diary
describing picture
strategy through 2 Students watch a picture from the textbook (sustainability) and prepare their description, for that, they
exercises related to have 5 minutes.
sustainability and
Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
giving advices.
used and their fluency (speed rate, breakdowns and repairs) – Strategy: 2 stars and a wish.

Students watch another picture from the textbook (giving advices) and prepare their description, for
that, they have 5 minutes.

Students present their descriptions in one minute and receive peer-feedback based on the vocabulary
used and their fluency (speed rate, breakdowns and repairs) – Strategy: 2 stars and a wish.

Students answer a traffic light exit ticket about their performance with the describing picture strategy.
(speed rate, breakdowns and repairs)

8 By the end of the The teacher and students review what the description of a picture is. Post- SO – SO2
session students will intervention
have described a The teacher explains the test to the students, after that she checks comprehension through CCQ’s. speaking
picture by performing rubric
an oral assessment Students describe their pictures in one minute, by saying as many ideas as they can.
and being part of a
After their performance, they take part of a focus group guided by the teacher about their perception
focus group.
regarding the describing picture strategy applied in the previous sessions.
Focus
group