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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to engage in extended discourse on academic topics with improved fluency and accuracy, demonstrating appropriate use of transitions and academic vocabulary.

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• Use discourse markers effectively
• Maintain conversation for 3-5 minutes
• Express and defend opinions using academic language
• Employ appropriate turn-taking strategies

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Advanced (C1)
University Level
Class Size: 12-15 students
Duration: 90 minutes

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Students discuss current events in small groups using provided discussion cards. Focus on activating prior knowledge and getting students comfortable with speaking.

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Introduction to Academic Discussion (15 mins)

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Introduction to Academic Discussion (15 mins)

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Teacher models effective academic discussion techniques, including:
- Turn-taking phrases
- Agreeing/disagreeing politely
- Asking for clarification
- Using transitions

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Using Padlet's collaboration feature, students post their opinions on a controversial academic topic. Partners respond using appropriate academic language and discourse markers.

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Students research and prepare arguments for a mini-debate on an academic topic. Focus on gathering evidence and preparing counter-arguments.

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Students participate in structured mini-debates, implementing learned discussion strategies. Teacher monitors and notes common errors for later feedback.

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Advanced students can create short presentations on their debate topics, focusing on persuasive speaking techniques.

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Teacher uses a speaking rubric to evaluate students during discussions and debates, focusing on:
- Fluency
- Accuracy
- Use of academic vocabulary
- Implementation of discussion strategies

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Students provide structured feedback to their debate partners using a simplified rubric.

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Students record a 2-minute reflection on their speaking performance using the voice recording feature in Padlet.

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Class discussion on the most challenging aspects of academic discussion and strategies for improvement.

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Students write three new discussion phrases they learned and one area they want to improve in their speaking skills.

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Watch a TED Talk and record a 3-minute response using learned discussion strategies.

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There’s no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED curator Chris Anderson shares this secret -- along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading?

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Create a speaking journal entry reflecting on today's lesson and practicing new vocabulary and phrases learned.

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Participate in an asynchronous academic discussion on the class Padlet, responding to at least two classmates using appropriate academic language.