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Discuss and Write

Overview

Students discuss a topic and then write their main ideas.

Learning Objective
Students develop ideas through discussion and then write them clearly.

Resources needed

  • Optional: paper and pencil

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Introduce a simple discussion topic that students can relate to.
  2. 2 Model one or two example ideas.
  3. 3 Put students into small groups and ask them to discuss the topic.
  4. 4 Encourage them to share different opinions and ideas.
  5. 5 After discussion, ask each student to write one or two key ideas.
  6. 6 Support students by repeating useful phrases.
  7. 7 Invite students to read their ideas aloud.
  8. 8 Finish by comparing different written ideas.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Pair discussion.
  • Opinion focus.
  • Longer writing.
More information

Teach: I think, because, in my opinion.

Allow simple sentences.

Can students turn discussion ideas into written sentences?

Students can say ideas instead of writing.

Students copy others without understanding.

Discussion supports idea development before writing.

Activity details
Secondary Medium 15 minutes no prep Small Group Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Speaking Writing