Learn useful expressions for discussions and conversations in English.
The flowchart inside presents a pretty excellent strategy for having a reasonable, rational discussion (instead of one party ‘lecturing’ or ‘giving a sermon’ to the other).
This is one of my most ambitious projects, as it aims to capture everything I learn through books, film, education, life experience, contemplation, etc. into a
Political language in English, with examples from American politics and an explanation of words for discussion, argument, and compromise.
Expressions to use in group discussions in English! How do I complete a conversation or a group discussion from the beginning to the end?
Want to persuade a friend or family member to open up to your perspective on a hot-button issue? Former debate coach Julia Dhar tells you how.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Below is the list of useful phrases for discussion and debate in English you should learn.
Below is the list of useful phrases for discussion and debate in English you should learn.
Use these 6 strategies to navigate toxic arguments with friends or family members, and create more healthy discussions.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Students are challenged to: ‣ Extend their answers ‣ Elicit more information ‣ Agree / disagree with their partners ‣ Justify their arguments ‣ Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
In this article, you’ll learn how to effectively express your opinion, agree and disagree with someone's opinions.
'Would you rather be a wizard or a ninja?' 'Would you rather give up screen time or sweets?' A fun, printable conversation game for families.
Anchor charts don’t have to be complicated. As a matter of fact, they shouldn’t be… especially for primary children. I once read that anchor charts should be designed the way advertisers design billboards… simple, clear, and to the point. A driver needs to be able to look quickly at the sign, see a few key […]
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
In this article, you’ll learn how to effectively express your opinion, agree and disagree with someone's opinions.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Students are challenged to: ‣ Extend their answers ‣ Elicit more information ‣ Agree / disagree with their partners ‣ Justify their arguments ‣ Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
'Would you rather be a wizard or a ninja?' 'Would you rather give up screen time or sweets?' A fun, printable conversation game for families.
If you want to make your ss get ready for the discussion, it will be helpful. Students are expected to discuss the topics given below. Discussion will be between two students in front of the
Anchor charts don’t have to be complicated. As a matter of fact, they shouldn’t be… especially for primary children. I once read that anchor charts should be designed the way advertisers design billboards… simple, clear, and to the point. A driver needs to be able to look quickly at the sign, see a few key […]
When I taught high school, my favorite day of the week was current event Friday because students shared about the events of the week and the class engaged in academic conversation and debates over current affairs. When I attempted to bring this same idea to middle school it flopped! It turned into arguments and hurt ... Read More about Academic Conversation Through Silent Debates
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Below is the list of useful phrases for discussion and debate in English you should learn.
The Socratic style of discourse lends itself quite well to establishing critical thinkers due to the fact that Socrates believed that enabling students to think for themselves was more important than filling their heads with knowledge. With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student's argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, I decided to launch a Socratic Seminar style of instruction in my sixth grade classroom this week. Our Seminar The Text My approach began by engaging in a guided reading of a novel titled I Can't Believe I Have To Do This by Jan Alford. Throughout the course of the week we read the novel and discussed story events and critical vocabulary associated with the readings. The Questions Students were given a Socratic Seminar "Prep Sheet" at the beginning of the week. The sheet asked the students to do the following: #1. Summarize the assigned reading #2. Identify 3 compelling quotes or statements from the reading #3. Develop one Knowledge based question #4. Develop one Application style question #5. Develop one Synthesis style question Download at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Socratic-Seminar-Packet The Set Up I then arranged my room in a double horseshoe configuration and assigned five students to be the inner circle. The inner circle students were slated to be the ones discussing and interacting. The outer circle of students were slated to observe and reflect and provide a 'backchannel'. The Discourse Relinquishing control was the MOST DIFFICULT thing!! Once the seminar began I truly had to force myself not to jump in and facilitate. Initially, it was truly awkward. Students nervously giggled and looked down at their papers. No one seemed willing to emerge as a leader. Once they realized that no one was coming to their rescue, the dialogue began and WOW. DID YOU KNOW?? A website called blockposters.com can take any .jpg or .gif image and turn it into a larger printable poster with overlapping edges for assembly?? Backchannel To occupy my outer circle, I distributed 5 ipads (1 for every 3 students) and allowed them to connect on todaysmeet.com. There they posted thoughts, questions, comments and even prompts to assist the inner circle. This back channel scrolled on the Smartboard throughout the seminar. (Admittedly, I didn't love the lack of grammar conventions demonstrated in the statements below.) Reflection/Assessment Without a doubt, we will do this again. Once the awkwardness ended, the dialog went FAR beyond what I've ever experienced with this novel. Students shared events that related DEEPLY to the characters, the character's choices and experiences. They also extrapolated character traits and applied them to new situations. As an assessment tool, each student completed an Exit Slip paragraph where they exercised their argumentative writing skills by completing a one paragraph reflection on the grade they deserved as a result of their participation in the seminar. Socratic discourse....making the kiddos use THEIR Smarticles!! All of my materials are available at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Socratic-Seminar-Packet
A conversation about how you feel isn't supposed to end in an argument. - @Shimmalexx
When a "friendly reminder" makes you want to scream, do this instead.
Student-friendly discussion starters for academic conversations will add depth and rigor to your next discussion activity, literature circle, Socratic seminar, or fishbowl conversation! A discussion starters menu of options and slideshow provides student choice as they engage in small group or whole class discussions of any fiction or nonfiction text(s) of your choosing. If you're looking for a way to grow academic conversation and discussion skills, this is the speaking and listening resource for you! ******************************************************************************* Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource: Discussion Stems "Menu of Options" (1 Page) so that students have all of the discussion stems in an accessible, one-page format that is easy-to-use during any discussion. Discussion Stems Slideshow in PowerPoint and Google Slide Formats (7 Google Slides, 7 PowerPoint Slides) for teacher use during modeling and instruction, as well as for targeted skill work during a discussion. This is also great for differentiation if you want to print/assign certain slides to different students for targeted skill work. Discussion Reflection Sheet (1 Page) so that you can build self-reflection and goal-setting into any discussion activity. Product Links & Teacher Notes (3 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips. Digital “Getting Started” Guide (2 Pages) so that you're easily able to make a copy of the Google Slideshow and share with students as needed. ★Discussion texts are not included in this resource. ******************************************************************************* This resource is helpful for: ★ Teachers who want maximum engagement in a student-led classroom. ★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources. ★ Teachers who want to improve the quality of their classroom discussions. ******************************************************************************* Let's Connect! ★ Stop by the Lindsay Ann Learning Blog! ******************************************************************************* Copyright © 2018-Present, Lindsay Ann Learning ⇒ Permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom. ⇒ Not for public display or digital sharing. ⇒ If you intend to share with others, please purchase an additional license.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
In this article, you’ll learn how to effectively express your opinion, agree and disagree with someone's opinions.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher's instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Photo Description & Comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (firstly, however, furthermore etc...) Vocabulary acquisition. Part 2: Discussion Questions Students ask each other contentious conversation questions. Encourages fluency and confidence using English. Target Skills: Describe & compare Express opinions Elicit more information Agree & disagree Justify arguments Debates GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
