7. • To assemble at one place
• To complete the discussion
Time
8. How to Discuss?
By Question & Answer method
By giving new ideas
By giving suggestions
9.
10. CLASS DISCUSSION
“In the class discussion Jane, you hardly
said a word.
We all aired our opinions but from you we
barely heard.
You sat and stared in silence surrounded by
the chatter.
Now tell me Jane, and please be plain,
Is there anything the matter?
Jane looked up and then she spoke,
Her voice was clear and low:
“There are many people in this world
Who are rather quiet, you know!”
-Gervase Phinn
11. SUMMERY
The poem ‘Class Discussion’ is written by
Gervase Phinn. Here the poet is addressing
Jane. He said that during the class discussion
each and every student of the class had
actively participated but Jane had not uttered
a word. Instead, she simply sat and listened
to what others said. When the poet asked
Jane to explain why she had not participated
in the discussion then she replied in clear and
low voice that in this world there are many
people who are quite by nature, indicating
she is one of them.
12. MEANING OF NEW WORDS
Discussion (noun)
Meaning:- the action or process of talking about something in
order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Sentence:- I took part in the discussion.
Aired(noun)
Meaning:- a view or judgment formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Sentence:- I want your opinion.
Barely(adverb)
Meaning:- almost not.
Sentence:- They barely spoke.
Stare(verb)
Meaning:- look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with
one's eyes wide open.
Sentence:- I stared at the man.
13. MEANING OF NEW WORDS
Silence(noun)
Meaning:- complete absence of sound.
Sentence:- Tom ate in silence.
Chatter(noun)
Meaning:- informal talk.
Sentence:- Stop chattering and finish your work.
Matter (noun)
Meaning:- a subject or situation under consideration.
Sentence:- That doesn't matter.
Speak (verb)
Meaning:- say something in order to convey information or to
express a feeling.
Sentence:- We must speak.
Voice (noun)
Meaning:- the sound uttered through the mouth.
Sentence:- He has a loud voice.
14. MEANING OF NEW WORDS
Clear (adjective)
Meaning:- easy to understand.
Sentence:- Is it clear?
Rather (adverb)
Meaning:- used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.
Sentence:- I would rather have a coffee.
Plain (adjective)
Meaning:- clear
Sentence:- Say it in plain terms.
