In our Oracy lesson for Reading into Writing, we explored the topic of cognition by learning how to summarise our opinions clearly. We discussed what active listening looks like and why it is important in meaningful conversations. Working in pairs and trios, we shared our views and practised probing and challenging ideas politely. Using different debate cards, we began with table discussions that developed into whole-class conversations. Throughout the lesson, we used the “Agree, Build, Challenge” structure to show active listening, respond thoughtfully, and extend the discussion further, helping us communicate with greater confidence and clarity.