Hibiscus Teach · Series
Abbott Elementary
Is This Fair to Everyone?
Discuss access to an opportunity and revise a plan in response to a concern.
Created by Denis M., British English teacher.
A special opportunity
Janine gives extra tasks to a pupil who finishes quickly.
Watch for: What does Janine ask the pupil to do next?
Clip A quiz · 6 questions
Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.
Useful English
Original practice phrases.
Who would have access to this opportunity?
Check who can participate.
What ability are we trying to develop?
Clarify a learning aim.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.
How can someone show an ability outside written tests?
Support and one possible answer
They can show it by…
They can show it by explaining an idea clearly or solving a practical problem.
What should a new learning programme make clear?
Support and one possible answer
It should explain…
It should explain its aim, who can join and how progress will be noticed.
Ask a question about a proposed club.
Support and one possible answer
Who would…?
Who would have access to the club, and could beginners try it?
Rethink the plan
The teachers discuss how children outside the gifted programme are feeling and how to support them.
Watch for: Why does Janine think the programme needs to be organised better?
Clip B quiz · 6 questions
Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.
Useful English
Original practice phrases.
Some people may feel left out.
Raise an inclusion concern.
Could we let the groups take turns?
Suggest a practical alternative.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.
How can a group recognise different strengths?
Support and one possible answer
It can…
It can offer different roles rather than choosing everyone by one test.
What is one advantage and one difficulty of taking turns?
Support and one possible answer
An advantage… A difficulty…
More people get access, but the organiser must manage the timetable.
Suggest a change to make an activity more accessible.
Support and one possible answer
Could we…?
Could we offer an introductory session and let the groups take turns?
Mastery quiz
Use language from both clips in new situations.
Mastery · 6 questions
Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.
Put it all together — speaking
Speak first, then use the support if you need it. For the final conversation, take a role each or practise both roles alone.
How does the purpose stay similar while the plan changes?
Support and one possible answer
Both plans aim to… but…
Both aim to support learning, but the second changes who can access the activities.
What should organisers consider when sharing a limited opportunity?
Support and one possible answer
They should consider…
They should consider the aim, different needs, available space and a clear timetable.
Can you redesign a club with only ten places for twenty interested people?
Support and one possible answer
Identify the concern, compare two arrangements and agree a trial.
Some people may feel left out. Could we let the groups take turns? We can try two sessions and review whether each group has enough time.
Role A
You organise a practical club with ten places and twenty applicants. Explain the capacity limit and aim.
Role B
You want broader access without overcrowding. Propose a rotation or introductory session and agree how to review it.
Check your conversation
- Recognise different strengths and a real constraint.
- Suggest a feasible participation arrangement.
- Use three target items and agree a review point.
Try again: Repeat the final interaction once. Improve one expression and one response to your partner.