Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet covering discussion techniques focused on building on ideas to enhance spoken interactions for Grade 6 students.

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Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Building on Ideas

During a group discussion, students often build on each other's ideas to create more in-depth conversations. For example, if one student mentions that recycling helps the environment, another might add that recycling also conserves natural resources. This process encourages active listening and thoughtful contribution, making discussions more engaging and informative.
1.
What does building on ideas during a discussion involve?
[2 marks]
2.
Give an example from the passage of how a student builds on another student's idea.
[2 marks]
B

Discussion Technique Identification

Read the following excerpt from a conversation. Then answer the questions that follow.
1.
What technique does Student B use to build on Student A's idea?
Aa) Contradiction
Bb) Expanding on an idea
Cc) Ignoring the previous statement
Dd) Asking a question
2.
Why is building on ideas important in discussions?
[2 marks]
C

Creative Practice: Building on Ideas

Write a short dialogue between two students discussing their favorite books. Use at least three instances where they build on each other's ideas.
1.
Create a dialogue where the students build on each other's ideas about a book.
D

Analyzing Discussion Techniques

Read the following conversation excerpt. Then analyze the technique used to build on ideas.
1.
Identify and explain the technique used by the student when prompting further ideas.
[3 marks]
2.
How does building on ideas benefit group discussions?
[2 marks]
E

Evaluating a Discussion

Watch a short recorded discussion (hypothetical). Then answer the questions.
1.
What signs indicate that participants are effectively building on each other's ideas?
[3 marks]
2.
Describe one benefit of building on ideas during discussions.
[2 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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