Sentence Starters Mix & Match

In a group discussion, we use "initiation" when we are starting our point.

Choose an example of "initiation".

• "In my opinion, I think...."

• "I disagree with you. This is because..."

• "I fully agree with you. This is because...."

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose an example of "initiation".

• Sorry to interrupt but.....

• I agree with you, however.....

• I would like to start my point with......

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

"Agreeing" means you have the same opinion with your group member.

Choose an example of "agreeing".

• Sorry to interrupt you. I think...

• I agree with your point. This is because...

• I completely disagree with your point. This is because...

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

"Disagreeing" means you have a different opinion with your group member.

Choose an example of "disagreeing".

• I really like your point.

• I'm afraid I cannot agree with you. This is because....

• In my opinion, I think....

• I would like to start my point with.....

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

You can use "interruption" when your group member is taking too much time or using a wrong point.

Choose an example of "interruption".

• I agree fully with your point.

• Sorry to interrupt, but may I say something?

• In my opinion, I think....

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose another example of "interuption"

• Sorry to interrupt you there. I think....

• I disagree with your point. This is because...

• I agree with your point. This is because...

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CCSS.L.5.1A

"Partial agreement" means you agree, but not 100% agree.

Choose an example of "partial agreement".

• I agree with some of your points, however...

• I fully agree with your point!

• I would like to start my point with....