In this stage, the students complete the task either

in pairs or small groups. The instructor is generally reduced to the role of

observer, stepping in only when the students seem to be going too far astray

from the assignment at hand.

In this stage,  the students present their work in some way. They might report their findings to the class as a whole. They might

perform a dialog or skit. They might share their written story or video or

poster with their classmates.

This stage starts with the instructor explaining

to her students what will be expected in further stages of the activity. In a lower-level class, it will likely include an introduction or

review of key vocabulary or grammatical concepts the students will need to

accomplish the assigned task