This document discusses how to structure effective group discussions. It recommends that teachers clearly define the purpose and topic of discussions to focus the conversation. Teachers should also establish ground rules, provide supplementary materials, and highlight key points. When assigning tasks, teachers should ensure they involve logical thinking processes like analysis or synthesis and have a clear outcome. Tasks should be simple, preparation should be minimal, and they must facilitate interaction. Activities like role plays, dialogues and debates can make discussions more interesting.