2. 1111::1155 QQuuoottaattiioonn iinntteerrpprreettaattiioonn
“You can never solve a problem without
talking to people with whom you disagree.
The United States Senate is predicated and
based on consensus building. That was
certainly the vision of the founding fathers.”
–Olympia Snowe, U.S. Senator
1) What do you think “predicated” means in this sentence?
2) In this sentence, what does “vision” mean?
3) Who are the founding fathers?
4) Do you agree with Snowe’s first sentence?
6. GGrroouupp DDiissccuussssiioonn LLaanngguuaaggee
Stating
opinions
(a complete
independent
clause comes
after)
-In my opinion…
-The way I see it…
-If you want my honest opinion…
-According to Lisa…
-It seems like you think that…
-If you ask me…
-That’s just what I think.
-My vision is…
-If you ask me…
-The way I see it…
Asking
opinions
-What’s your idea?
-What do you prefer?
-What do you think/suggest?
-It looks like you have an idea/something
to say
-Why do you think that’s a good idea?
-How will that work?
-What’s your vision for this?
-What are you thoughts on all of this?
-How do you feel about that?
-What about you? Do you have anything
to say?
Stating
agreement
-To some extent I agree
-I agree with X, but…
-I agree with you 100%
-That’s exactly how I feel
-You make a good point.
-That’s a really good point.
-I was just going to say that!
-I have to agree with Mom on this one.
Stating
disagreement
-I disagree with X, but…
-That’s not always true/the case.
-I’m not so sure about that.
-I’m going to have to disagree.
-That’s not how I see it.
Finding
differences,
understanding
each other,
reaching
consensus
-It sounds like you want X and you
want Y…
-It looks like the main differences in
opinion are…
-I’m not completely sold on this
idea/point…can you explain more?
-I’m not satisfied with this part.
-I’m not 100% sure about X. What do
you think?
-What part are you willing to give up?
-I’m (not) willing to give up/let go...
-Actually, I think that’s a good way to
combine everything.
-I think we all can agree this will work.
7. DDeesseerrtt IIssllaanndd TTaasskk
1) Take a few minutes to decide (individually) the top 5
items you would need to survive on a deserted island
2) We will get into groups and try to reach consensus
(express ideas and then negotiate).
3) Use “Group Discussion Language”
8. Which 5 items wwoouulldd yyoouu ttaakkee ((aanndd wwhhyy))??
10. QQuueessttiioonnss ffoorr RReefflleeccttiioonn
Context Basic
Comprehension
Language Usage Reactions
1. Who are the speakers?
What do you think their
relationship is?
1. What are the
categories of bucket list
items that are mentioned?
1. What words and
phrases do Oscar and
Stella use to show that
they agree with each
other?
1. Do you have any of
the items that were
discussed on your
bucket list?
2. Who started the
conversation? What was
his/her purpose in starting
the conversation?
2. What are some items
on Oscar’s list?
2. What words and
phrases to Oscar and
Stella use to show that
they understand each
other?
2. Do you agree or
disagree with the idea
presented in the story
of the old man on the
island? Why?
3. What are some item’s
on Stella’s bucket list?
3. What is a
euphemism? What are
some examples that
you can think of in
English?
3. Do you think bucket
lists are useful?
Why/why not?
4. What was the point of
the story about the old
man on an island?
11. HHWW
PSU Observation Presentation Due by
9/29 by midnight (Box)
Group Speaking Task 2 Due 9/24 by
midnight (Box)
Chapter 2 test Monday:
◦ LEAP pp. 24-26, 32-34; Listening
◦ Consensus building: steps, Group Discussion
Language
