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This week, we depart from our normal activity format to provide learners with the opportunity to explore a variety of speaking strategies. In this activity, learners will choose a speaking activity video from the CASLS Speaking Activities Playlist and reflect on their learning with 3-2-1 Bridge.

Learning outcomes:

Learners will be able to:

• Describe a new speaking strategy
• Reflect on the utility of the speaking strategy

Mode(s): Presentational, Interpersonal

Materials: CASLS Speaking Activities Playlist, device with internet access

1. First, choose the video from the CASLS Speaking Activities Playlist you want to work with, but don’t watch it yet!
2. Next, consider the title of the video. Based on your impressions of the title or on your previous knowledge of the related topic, write down:
   • 3 words or ideas
   • 2 questions
   • 1 metaphor or simile
3. Then, watch the video.
4. After you have watched the video, think about what you now know about the topic. Then write down:
   • 3 words or ideas
   • 2 questions
   • 1 metaphor or simile
5. Finally, compare your 3-2-1 lists from before and after watching the video. Consider the following questions:
   • Did the words or ideas you wrote down change? Which ones?
   • Did you have the same or different questions about the topic each time? What about the metaphor or simile?
   • Why do you think each of your 3-2-1 answers remained the same or changed?
   • What can the changes (if any) tell you about the differences between what you knew before and what you know now?