The noticing pause
After a first reading, ask learners to mark one choice they think the writer made deliberately. Compare reasons before naming grammar.
TEACHER NOTES / 05
Make room for real noticing.
Classroom-ready routines for adult English teachers: substantial prompts, adaptable timing and explanations that respect learners' intelligence.
Use tomorrow.
Low preparation, high attention.
Three versions
Give one sentence in neutral, informal and formal versions. Learners map the relationship, not simply rank correctness.
Listening prediction
Pause before a speaker's final phrase. Groups predict both the words and the intonation, then justify their choices.