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At the **//EXPLAIN//** stage the students makes connections with the topic and concepts being taught/investigated. Language is an important part of **//EXPLAIN//** component of the e5 Instructional Model. The tasks/activities planned should further challenge and extend their thinking about the unit / topic. Learners support each other’s understanding as they articulate their understanding, questions and ideas. The teacher acts as facilitator explaining terms relevant to the subject matter. The teacher when working with students can determine the levels of understanding and clarify misconceptions. During the **//EXPLAIN//** stage students summarise results from their research and the teacher guides them to make generalisations using the relevant vocabulary related to the topic/subject. The students make the connections between past and present learning experiences. At the **//EXPLAIN//** stage students can provide evidence of new learning in a variety of ways e.g. drawing, writing or recording. Through group discussion and teacher interaction, the students //**EXPLAIN**// concepts and definitions. The teacher and/or other students can ask questions for justification and clarification.  § What does ... mean?  § How can I summarize the best information and ideas?  § Can you explain the significance of...?  § What is the main idea of...?  § What evidence do you have?