Group Review and Discussion

How to start the group discussion?

• I agree completely

• I would like to begin the discussion by saying that....

• Absolutely!

• How do you feel about....?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How to ask other candidates' opinion?

• I agree with you

• That is true but...

• What do you think about this matter..?

• It's clear to me that....

How to give your own opinion?

• I think...

• I beg to differ

• In short,..

• Our decision is that...

These expressions are to show STRONG AGREEMENT except :

• I couldn't agree with you more

• Exactly!

• I disagree completely

• I am sure you are right

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How to say you don't agree AT ALL?

• I agree very much

• I disagree completely

• But..

• In contrast,...

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How to make suggestion?

• I recommend that..

• That's a good idea!

• I couldn't agree more

• I support your suggestion

How to interrupt? Choose the WRONG answer

• Allow me to interrupt

• I'm sorry, can we get back to our topic?

• Have you considered....?

• Sorry to interrupt but I have to say this..

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How to conclude group discussion?

• Let me explain this

• May I know why?

• That is so interesting

• Summarise what has been said

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

You want your friend to clarify his ideas. What would you say?

• Can you just shut up?

• When did you arrive?

• What do you mean by that?

• That's a good idea!

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The responsibilities of a group leader are...

• Give all group members an equal chance to participate in the discussion

• Keep the discussion on the topic

• Keep the discussion moving

• Conclude the discussion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1