REVISION ON GROUP DISCUSSION TOPIC

Below are the phases in a group discussion EXCEPT

• Facilitating in-depth discussion

• Closing a discussion

• Initiating a discussion

• Maintaining a discussion

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The main purpose of a group discussion is to

• participate and contribute effectively

• work together to achieve a mutual goal

• discuss ideas from various perspectives

• distribute tasks given by your teacher/lecturer

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In an academic discussion, we should prepare for the topic prior to the discussion. TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Choose the right language expression that you may use to invite opinion.

• Personally, I think…

• I think that’s a good idea.

• Could you please explain your idea again?

• What is your view on…?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Check on the right box:

The strategies that you can use as part of your preparation for an academic discussion.

• Develop questions for the group

• Make notes on two different points of view on the topic

• Decide on your stance

• Read and gather information on the topic

• Summarise key information

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When giving opinion, you should:

• wait for everyone to be ready to discuss the topic

• ask for clarification

• state your viewpoints clearly and convincingly with sufficient explanations and support.

• use conjunctions to link opinion and reason effectively

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

You can support your opinion by using the following language expressions EXCEPT

• It seems to me that…

• From my point of view...

• What do you feel about… ?

• Personally, I think…

In an effective group discussion, we need to listen and respond to the opinions of others by:

• Using attending behaviour

• Indicating your stand

• Facilitating in-depth discussion

• Asking for and giving clarification

• Keeping discussion on track

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

"Excuse me, could you explain further on your opinion just now?"

The purpose of this language expression is to ___________

• Giving clarification

• Asking perception-checking questions

• Asking for clarification

• Paraphrasing

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Taking turns to maintain the flow of discussion is to give others an opportunity to speak. TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE