Paraphrasing for Higher Bands
Targeted strategies and model answers
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 exam lesson on "Paraphrasing for Higher Bands". Includes objective, target vocabulary (synonyms, word form, voice change, clause…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about paraphrasing for higher bands. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Paraphrasing for Higher Bands using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- synonyms
- word form
- voice change
- clause
- avoid repetition
- accuracy
- naturalness
- range
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: synonyms, word form, voice change, clause
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about Paraphrasing for Higher Bands.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Paraphrasing for Higher Bands worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.