Worksheet on Building on Ideas in Discussions
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores effective discussion techniques focusing on building on ideas. It includes error correction tasks to enhance students' understanding of spoken language strategies.
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Worksheet on Building on Ideas in Discussions
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Building on Ideas
During a group discussion, participants often share their opinions and respond to others' ideas. Effective speakers listen carefully and then build on what has been said, adding their own perspective or asking relevant questions. This technique helps to deepen the conversation and explore topics more thoroughly. For example, if someone suggests that environmental issues are urgent, a good response might be to add specific examples or ask how others think they can be addressed.
1.
Identify one way in which participants can build on each other's ideas during a discussion.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why building on ideas can improve the quality of a discussion.
[3 marks]3.
Which of the following is an example of building on someone else's idea?
a) Changing the topic abruptly
b) Asking a question related to the previous point
c) Ignoring what was said
d) Repeating the last statement
Aa) Changing the topic abruptly
Bb) Asking a question related to the previous point
Cc) Ignoring what was said
Dd) Repeating the last statement
4.
Correct the error in the following sentence: 'He said that the environment is important, and she agrees that we should act now, because climate change is urgent.'
[2 marks]5.
Identify a technique used when someone responds to a discussion point with a question that encourages others to think further.
[2 marks]6.
Design a brief dialogue where one speaker builds on another’s idea about renewable energy. Include at least two exchanges.
7.
Identify the flaw in this exchange:
A: 'We should reduce plastic waste.'
B: 'I think we should focus on transportation issues instead.'
[2 marks]8.
Write a short paragraph (approximately 150 words) analysing how the technique of building on ideas can make a discussion more productive.
9.
Create your own example of a discussion about climate change where each speaker builds on the previous speaker's idea. Use at least three exchanges.
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