Be kind
Be respectful
Be attentive
Be awesome
Obey all rules!!!
You have a right to:
Be treated fairly
Be treated respectfully
Ask questions
Make a contribution
Have your ideas discussed
You are obligated to:
Critique ideas, not people
Speak one at a time
Speak so that everyone can hear
Listen attentively
Agree or disagree (and explain)
“We’re living an era where capturing moments using our phones is more important than actually living these moments with whoever is beside us.” Unknown
Class Discussion Toolkit
Expressing an Opinion: Disagreeing:
I think / I believe that … I don’t agree because …
In my opinion … My answer is different because …
Predicting: Reporting Another’s Idea:
I predict / I imagine that … ( ) Pointed out that …
Based on ______, I infer … While discussing this, ( ) said …
Asking for Clarification: Reporting Group’s Idea:
Will you explain that again? We decided / agreed that …
I have a question about … Our group has a different …
Paraphrasing: Offering a Suggestion:
In other words … Maybe we could …
What I hear … What if we …
Soliciting a Response: Affirming:
What do you think? I had not thought of that.
Do you agree? I see what you mean.
Acknowledging Ideas: Holding the Floor:
I agree with ( ) that … As I was saying …
My idea was similar to … What I was trying to say was…
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson