Key expressions - U2 - LVIII

To start to manage a discussion I can say: "So, let's get ____".

• back

• started

• keen

• out

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If I want to involve people in the discussion, I say: "Maybe you'd like to talk us ____ the topic."

• out of

• through

• away

• into

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

This I say when asking for permission to speak: "Could I just ____?"

• say something

• leave this place

• be right

• wonder if

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When I want to put forth unpopular ideas, I can say: "You ____ like this idea, but some of you will be fired."

• might understand

• will totally

• probably won't

• are very much

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

If I want others to consider my ideas, I can say: "Something else I ____ about is..."

• understand

• want to dream

• usually talk

• have been thinking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When I want to put forward ideas I am confident about, I say: "The ____ to this problem is..."

• right moment

• number one

• best way

• obvious solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When I want to disagree or express reservation, I say: " It's interesting you ____ because, ____, your team made the same mistake two weeks ago..."

• mention it/ yes

• would speak about it/ if ever

• should say that/ actually

• disagree/ reservedly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

These are other expressions to manage the discussion (2 options):

• It's my discussion and I manage it the way I want to.

• Can I suggest we come back to that later, please?

• I heard you, but we won't talk about that.

• I'll get to that in a moment.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

I can use these expressions to involve others in a discussion (2 options):

• Did you want to talk about the payroll?

• Would it be the right moment to mention my point of view?

• No, thanks. I pass, for the moment.

• Would you like to mention what we were discussing before?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

I can say these expressions to ask or give permission to speak (2 options):

• Sure, go ahead!

• I know you like it, but I don't.

• If I could just come in there with my opinion...

• Coming back to the previous point...

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6