Lesson Plan

• Demonstrate the ability to initiate a conversation using appropriate greetings and opening questions.
• Develop and extend discussion points with examples, personal opinions and relevant vocabulary.
• Respond to a partner’s remarks, acknowledge their ideas and adapt or expand one’s own contribution.
• Use accurate grammar, idiomatic expressions and correct pronunciation throughout the interaction.

• Projector or interactive whiteboard for displaying prompts.
• Printed conversation cards with topics (environment, education, etc.).
• Audio recordings of model dialogues.
• Whiteboard and markers for noting useful phrases.
• Timer/stopwatch for timed speaking rounds.

Begin with a quick video clip of a lively Swahili debate to capture interest. Ask learners to recall a recent conversation where they had to change their view. Explain that today they will practise flexible speaking and will be assessed on initiation, development, and responsive skills.

1. Do‑Now (5'): Students write three opening questions they could use in a conversation.
2. Model Review (7'): Play a short dialogue; identify the opening, development and response phases.
3. Guided Practice – “Mzunguko wa Muda” (15'): Pairs receive a topic card, each speaks for 2 minutes, then switches and adapts their reply based on the partner’s input.
4. Interactive Drill – “Kichocheo cha Mawazo” (10'): Whole class brainstorms alternative responses to a teacher’s statement, practising phrases such as “Ninaelewa, lakini…”.
5. Feedback & Check (8'): Teacher circulates, noting use of idioms and grammatical accuracy; groups share one effective adaptation.
6. Reflection & Exit Ticket (5'): Students write one strategy they will use to stay flexible in future conversations.

Recap the four stages of a conversation and highlight how adapting responses shows deeper understanding. Collect exit tickets as a quick assessment and assign homework: record a 2‑minute dialogue with a family member and note any moments where they changed their viewpoint.