TKT Lesson Planning and Aims 2

Question 1

What is a 'subsidiary aim' in a lesson plan?

Accepted Answer

A secondary aim that supports the main aim, such as practising vocabulary needed to understand the main reading text

Answer

Subsidiary aims are secondary learning objectives that support the main aim, such as vocabulary or pronunciation work that enables learners to complete the main task.

Question 2

What does 'staging' a lesson mean?

Accepted Answer

Sequencing the different activities and stages of a lesson in a logical order

Answer

Lesson staging refers to the sequencing and timing of the different phases of a lesson (e.g., lead-in, presentation, practice, production) in a coherent, logical order.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'lead-in' at the start of a lesson?

Accepted Answer

To engage learners' interest, activate prior knowledge, and prepare them for the lesson topic or task

Answer

A lead-in warms learners up to the topic, activates relevant vocabulary and schemata, and motivates engagement with the lesson, without yet presenting the main new language.

Question 4

What does a 'personal aim' in a lesson plan refer to?

Accepted Answer

The teacher's plan for their own professional development during the lesson, such as improving their board work or questioning techniques

Answer

A personal aim is related to the teacher's own professional development — something specific the teacher wants to improve about their teaching practice during that particular lesson.

Question 5

In a lesson plan, what does 'anticipated problems' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Potential difficulties learners may have with the language or tasks, and how the teacher plans to address them

Answer

Anticipated problems refer to the language or task-related difficulties that the teacher predicts learners might encounter during the lesson, along with planned solutions.

TKT - Teaching Knowledge Test Practice Test

TKT - Teaching Knowledge Test Practice Test

TKT Lesson Planning and Aims 2