signpost
a phrase that guides listeners through a talk
“Use a signpost before each section.”
Signposting language in talks
Deliver short presentations and participate in evidence-focused discussions.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an intermediate-high B learner working on signposting language in talks in "Presentation & Discussion" for college coursework or professional advancement.
Notice the language
First, I will explain ___. Next, ___. To conclude, ___.
Guided practice
Complete guided work for signposting language in talks with academic reading, evidence-based writing, or integrated research tasks.
Apply intermediate-high B skills from Presentation & Discussion in college or professional settings.
Vocabulary
thesis
the central argument of a presentation
“State your thesis in the opening.”
Q&A
question and answer session
“Prepare for Q&A after your talk.”
lesson focus: Signposting language
Intermediate-high B focus for Signposting language in talks
“Use this focus in today's integrated task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Signposting language in talks, what is the best practice step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL intermediate-high B draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).