Moving discussions forward by responding and asking questions
I can develop a discussion by responding appropriately and asking effective questions.
Moving discussions forward by responding and asking questions
I can develop a discussion by responding appropriately and asking effective questions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Discussion can be more spontaneous than other forms of spoken language.
- Using the ABC strategy can help you to respond in a discussion and develop comments.
- Using active listening skills can help you to ask relevant questions.
- Open questions allow the speaker to respond in a developed way and move the discussion forward.
Keywords
Spontaneous - in speaking and discussions this means saying things without prior planning or preparation
Strategy - a plan or method used to help achieve something and usually involves some thinking ahead
Active listening - fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what someone is saying
Open question - a type of question that allows for a wide range of responses beyond just 'yes' or 'no'
Common misconception
You can't prepare in advance for a discussion.
Developing an effective strategy and learning some phrases, will enable you to take part in discussions successfully and confidently. These can help you feel more prepared in discussion scenarios.
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: Moving discussions forward by responding and asking questions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: Moving discussions forward by responding and asking questions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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a plan or method used to help achieve something
in discussions this means saying things without prior planning
fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what
non-verbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture