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WorksheetsREVISION ON GROUP DISCUSSION TOPIC
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 5mins
Below are the phases in a group discussion EXCEPT
Facilitating in-depth discussion
Closing a discussion
Initiating a discussion
Maintaining a discussion
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
In an academic discussion, we should prepare for the topic prior to the discussion. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
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…?
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
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
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
"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
Taking turns to maintain the flow of discussion is to give others an opportunity to speak. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Encouraging participation can be done by saying the following language expressions. Check the right box.
What do you think of Rashid's point?
Tina, do you have anything to say?
Let's hear what others have to say.
That was a very good point, Aina.
The use of attending behaviour during discussion can help you to:
be sure of what you have paraphrased is correct
tell others that you are interested in what is being said
agree or disagree directly or indirectly
Everyone starts to remain silent after 10 minutes of discussion. What should you do to maintain the flow of a discussion?
Encouraging participation
Keeping discussion on track
Facilitating in-depth discussion
Closing the discussion
"We’ve discussed this point in details. Let’s move on to a new point, shall we?"
What is the purpose of the above language expression in a group discussion?
To encourage participation
To keep the discussion on track
To facilitate in-depth discussion
To speed up as the time for discussion is about to end
Closing a discussion must include:
Reaching a consensus
Drawing conclusion
Showing gratitude by saying thank you
Summarising
Saying goodbye
What should not be done when summarising points of a discussion?
Incorporate all the important points spoken
The summary should be brief and concise
Introduce new points
Focus on both sides of the discussion
