Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on building on ideas during discussions, aimed at Year 9 students learning about spoken language techniques.
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Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Building on Ideas in Discussions
During discussions, effective speakers often build on others' ideas by adding their own insights or providing examples. They use phrases such as ‘Building on that...’ or ‘To add to your point...’ to enhance the conversation. This technique helps to develop ideas further and encourages others to participate more actively. Listening attentively and responding constructively are key skills in this process.
1.
What is one common phrase used to build on someone else's idea during a discussion?
[2 marks]2.
Explain in one or two sentences why building on ideas is important in a discussion.
[3 marks]3.
Identify the technique used in the phrase: 'To extend your point, I believe that...'
[3 marks]4.
Describe how listening attentively contributes to building on ideas in a discussion.
[2 marks]5.
Choose the best option: Which of the following phrases is most appropriate for building on someone's idea?
Options:
a) 'I disagree because...'
b) 'Building on that, I think...'
c) 'That’s not related.'
d) 'I don’t understand.'
[2 marks]Aa) I disagree because...
Bb) Building on that, I think...
Cc) That’s not related.
Dd) I don’t understand.
6.
Write a brief dialogue where one person builds on the other’s idea using appropriate phrases.
7.
Analyse the effectiveness of using phrases like ‘To support your point...’ in discussions.
[3 marks]8.
Create a short speech (about 25 lines) where you demonstrate how to build on ideas during a discussion.
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- 12/31/2025
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