Purpose: 

To examine and explain the characteristics and importance of materials designed to support speaking skills.

Instructions: 

1. Assigned Reading 

Each student is given a short text/excerpt discussing one of the following: 

• Characteristics of effective speaking materials 

• Real-life vs. artificial speaking input 

• The role of interaction in speaking development 

• Challenges in designing speaking materials 

2. Small Group Sharing 

Join a jigsaw group (1 member per topic). Share key insights and take notes on each other’s topics. 

3. Whole Group Synthesis 

As a group, create a 1-page summary (bullet points or paragraph) of the combined insights. Focus on: 

• Why speaking materials are essential 

• What features make them effective 

• Challenges in development and use