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E10 M - Take part in a structured discussion

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E10 M - Take part in a structured discussion

Einleitung

Mini-Beschreibung: Beteilige dich aktiv an einer Diskussion mit position, arguments, examples, response to counterpoints und conclusion.

Zielgruppe	Englisch als erste Fremdsprache, Klasse 10, Baden-Württemberg, M-Niveau
Sprachmodus	B1-orientiert und selbstständig: English first, längere einfache authentische Beiträge, natürliches Standardaudio, wenig Hilfen
Dauer	90 Minuten Kernkurs, optional 20 Minuten Transfer
Diskussionsthema	Should smartphones be allowed during school breaks?
Lernweg	understand → respond → analyse → communicate → feedback → revise → transfer

Start in English: Look at the picture. Who is speaking? Who is listening? What makes a discussion productive? Give three ideas in English.

Viewing mission: Watch the British Council B1 video. Note three expressions for agreeing or disagreeing. Do not translate every sentence. Focus on meaning, tone and useful phrases.

I-can goals

At the end of this course, you can say:

I can ...	Success looks like ...
state my position	I make my view clear.
give arguments and examples	I explain why and add a concrete example.
respond to counterpoints	I show that I listened and react politely.
keep the discussion going	I ask, clarify, connect ideas and invite others in.
negotiate a compromise	I suggest a solution that considers different views.
conclude	I summarise the main result clearly.

Vorwissen aktivieren

Quick pair talk – 3 minutes

Position: Say one sentence beginning with “In my view, ...”
Reason: Add “One reason is that ...”
Example: Add “For example, ...”
Response: Your partner answers with “I see your point, but ...”

No script yet. Speak first. Then notice what you already can do.

Discussion structure

A strong discussion is not a collection of mini speeches. You listen, react and build on ideas.

Move	Useful English
Position	In my view, ... / I would argue that ...
Argument	One reason is that ... / This matters because ...
Example	For example, ... / A good example would be ...
Counterpoint	Another view is that ... / Some people might argue that ...
Response	I see your point, but ... / That may be true; however, ...
Compromise	Could we agree that ...? / What if we ...?
Conclusion	So, we seem to agree that ... / To sum up, ...

Analyse the image: Find a main claim, support and an objection. Then draw a tiny argument map for the smartphone question.

Listening and Viewing

BBC Learning English – listening focus

First viewing: What is the main purpose of the speakers’ language?

Second viewing: Listen for polite disagreement.

Third viewing: Shadow one short phrase. Copy the rhythm and stress, not an accent.

Checkpoint: Which sounds more cooperative: a direct “No, you’re wrong” or a response that first acknowledges the other idea?

Reading: four short position cards

The following profiles are fictional and exist only for language practice.

Speaker	Position card
Ava	“I support phone use during breaks. Students may need to check a message, organise transport or contact family. A short break can also be personal time.”
Ben	“I prefer phone-free breaks. If everybody looks at a screen, there may be less face-to-face interaction. Breaks can be a chance to move and talk.”
Casey	“I would choose a middle way. Phones could be allowed in one area, while other spaces stay phone-free.”
Dylan	“Before deciding, I want to know what problem we are actually solving. We should separate facts, experiences and assumptions.”

Reading task: Choose one card you partly agree with. Underline its position, one argument and one example or implication. Then write one counterpoint.

Kontextwortschatz

Function	Words and phrases
giving a view	position, point of view, in my view, from my perspective
supporting	argument, reason, evidence, example, consequence
reacting	agree, partly agree, disagree, challenge, clarify, respond
connecting	because, however, although, therefore, while
negotiating	option, compromise, solution, acceptable, alternative
checking information	source, claim, fact, opinion, reliable, up to date

Rule: Do not use difficult words just to sound advanced. Choose language that helps your listener follow your idea.

Aussprache und Gesprächsfluss

Understandability before accent. You do not need to sound British or American.

Focus	Try this
stress	Stress the key words in your argument.
pausing	Pause after a main point instead of filling every gap.
intonation	Use a calm tone when you disagree.
turn-taking	Signal that you want to add or respond.

Mini practice: Say “I see your point, but I think there is another option.” Stress the words that carry the message.

Functional grammar

Grammar supports the discussion.

Function	Pattern	Example
suggestion	could	We could allow phones in one area.
advice	should	Schools should explain the rule clearly.
possibility	might	A phone-free zone might encourage more conversation.
condition	if + present, will or may	If the rule is simple, students may accept it more easily.
contrast	although / however	The idea is practical. However, it may be difficult to enforce.

Notice: A discussion sounds stronger when grammar shows whether something is a fact, a possibility, a suggestion or a prediction.

Speaking: structured discussion

Task – 12 minutes

Work in groups of three or four.

Question: Should smartphones be allowed during school breaks?

Each person must make at least one meaningful contribution in all five areas:

Position	Argument	Example	Response	Conclusion or compromise
state your view	explain why	make it concrete	react to another speaker	help the group finish

Challenge for M-Niveau: Do not wait for a teacher prompt. Ask follow-up questions, connect ideas and help the group move forward.

Useful interaction moves

Clarify: “Do you mean that ...?”
Build: “That connects to Ben’s point because ...”
Challenge: “I understand the concern. However, ...”
Invite: “What do you think about that?”
Negotiate: “Could we agree on ...?”

Mediation: purpose before translation

German source note

„Die Schule überlegt, Smartphones in den Pausen nur in gekennzeichneten Bereichen zu erlauben. In Notfällen soll die Nutzung weiterhin möglich sein. Die Klasse soll Rückmeldung geben.“

Your task: An English-speaking exchange student asks what the idea means. Explain the relevant information in English and ask for their opinion. Do not translate sentence by sentence.

Writing: turn talk into a clear opinion

Write 120–150 words after the discussion.

Prompt: Should smartphones be allowed during school breaks?

Use this structure:

Position: State your view.
Argument: Give two reasons.
Example: Add one concrete example.
Counterpoint: Include and answer one opposing idea.
Conclusion: End with a clear recommendation or compromise.

Source note: If you use a factual claim, name where it came from. If you cannot verify it, present it as a question, experience or opinion instead of a fact.

Feedback

Give two strengths and one next step.

Check	Feedback question
content	Was the position clear and supported?
interaction	Did the speaker react to other people?
structure	Were argument, example and response connected?
language	Was the contribution understandable and appropriate?
development	What one change would make the next discussion stronger?

Feedback language: “Your argument was clear because ...” / “Your response worked well when ...” / “Next time, try ...”

Fehleranalyse und Revision

Repair the sentence, then explain the problem.

First version	Better version
I am agree with you.	I agree with you.
I disagree because it is bad.	I disagree because the rule could create a new problem.
You are wrong.	I see your point, but I interpret it differently.
This is a fact.	According to the source, ... / I think ... / I have not verified this claim yet.

Revision rule: Keep your own text. Improve it rather than replacing it with a completely different text.

AI literacy: If an AI tool is used in a school-approved setting, check claims and sources, mark assistance when required and keep responsibility for your final wording. This course does not require an external AI service.

Privacy and safe practice

Recordings are optional. If you record yourself, keep the file private unless your teacher has clearly agreed on another protected school workflow. Do not upload classmates’ voices, names, photos, profiles or applications without permission.

Use only fictional profiles for role play. No real application or personal profile is needed here.

Transfer: negotiate a compromise

New situation:

Your year group wants a rule for phones during a one-day school trip.

You have four minutes to agree on a solution. Include:

one clear proposal
one concern
one response to that concern
one compromise
one final group conclusion

Then change one condition: A student needs a phone for an important family reason. Adapt your solution spontaneously.

Can-do check

Can do	Yes	Not yet
I can state a clear position.	□	□
I can support it with reasons and examples.	□	□
I can respond to a counterpoint politely.	□	□
I can ask for clarification and keep talking.	□	□
I can help negotiate a compromise.	□	□
I can conclude a discussion clearly.	□	□

If you marked Not yet, repeat the discussion with a new topic and focus on only one missing skill.

Curricular and examination check

Stand: 2 October 2026. For Klasse 10 in the school year 2026/27, the official implementation table for the Common Bildungsplan Sekundarstufe I still assigns the 2016 version to English as a first foreign language. On M-Niveau, the speaking standard expects learners to begin, continue and end conversations and informal discussions, exchange and comment on information, negotiate compromises and keep communication going with appropriate strategies.

Official sources checked during course creation:

Important: Concrete examination formats and dates depend on the relevant school type and the current official regulations. Use the current official school information for a real examination. This aiMOOC trains the required communication skills but does not replace binding examination instructions.

Folgekurs

Continue with E10 M - Present and defend a point of view to move from spontaneous discussion to a more planned argument with source reference.

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

What should come directly after stating a position in a strong discussion? (A reason or argument) (!A new unrelated topic) (!A personal attack) (!A silent pause until the end)

Which phrase responds politely to a counterpoint? (I see your point, but I think there is another option.) (!That is completely stupid.) (!Stop talking now.) (!There is no point listening.)

What makes an argument easier to understand? (A concrete example) (!A faster speaking speed) (!More difficult vocabulary) (!A longer sentence every time)

What is the function of however? (It signals contrast) (!It introduces a person) (!It gives a time) (!It ends every question)

Which phrase can help negotiate a compromise? (Could we agree that phones are allowed in one area?) (!My view is the only possible view.) (!We do not need a solution.) (!You have to accept my idea.)

What does active discussion require? (Listening and responding to other speakers) (!Reading a prepared speech only) (!Ignoring counterarguments) (!Using the longest words possible)

What is more important than sounding like a native speaker? (Being understandable) (!Copying one specific accent) (!Speaking without any pause) (!Avoiding all simple words)

What should you do before presenting an AI-generated factual claim as true? (Check the claim and its source) (!Repeat it immediately) (!Remove the source) (!Assume every detail is correct)

Which sentence works as a conclusion? (To sum up, we agree on a phone zone and an emergency exception.) (!For example, my bus arrives at four.) (!What does that word mean?) (!I have another unrelated question.)

What is the aim of mediation in this course? (To pass on relevant meaning for a specific person and purpose) (!To translate every word in the same order) (!To replace the original message with a new topic) (!To avoid checking what the listener needs)

Memory

Position	your clear point of view
Argument	a reason that supports a view
Example	a concrete case that makes an idea clearer
Counterpoint	an opposing idea you need to consider
Response	your answer to another speaker’s point
Compromise	a solution different sides can accept
Conclusion	a final summary of the result

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
Position	clear personal view
Argument	reason supporting the view
Example	concrete illustration
Response	reaction to another speaker
Conclusion	final summary or decision

Kreuzworträtsel

Position	What word means your clear point of view?
Argument	What word means a reason supporting a position?
Example	What word means a concrete case used to explain an idea?
Counterpoint	What word means an opposing idea in a discussion?
Compromise	What word means a solution different sides can accept?
Conclusion	What word means the final summary of a discussion?

LearningApps

Lückentext

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

Phrase spotting: Watch one embedded video again and collect five useful expressions for agreeing, disagreeing or clarifying.
Argument card: Create one card with position, reason and example for the smartphone question.
Listening partner: In pairs, speak for 30 seconds each. The listener must summarise the other person’s view before replying.
Repair a sentence: Improve three weak discussion sentences so that they become more precise and polite.

Standard

Mini discussion: Discuss a new school-life question for four minutes without a written script.
Argument map: Draw support and counterpoints for “Should homework be reduced at weekends?” and mark which points need evidence.
Mediation practice: Explain a short German school notice to a fictional English-speaking exchange student according to their needs.
Feedback cycle: Give a partner two strengths and one next step, then repeat one discussion turn in an improved version.

Schwer

Source check: Find one reliable source for a factual claim connected to your discussion topic and explain why you consider it reliable.
Compromise challenge: Take two opposing positions and negotiate a concrete solution both sides could accept.
Spontaneous condition change: Repeat a discussion after your teacher changes one important condition. Adapt your position without restarting from a full script.
Discussion moderator: Lead a group discussion, invite quieter speakers, summarise disagreement and guide the group to a conclusion.

Lernkontrolle

Transfer discussion: Discuss “Should school trips include phone-free times?” Use position, argument, example, counterpoint response and conclusion without a prepared full text.
Analyse a dialogue: Mark where two fictional speakers listen well, where they fail to respond and where a clarification question would improve the exchange.
Improve reasoning: Turn the weak statement “Phones are bad” into a precise argument with a condition, an example and a possible counterpoint.
Mediation transfer: Explain a German school rule to a fictional English-speaking visitor, selecting only information that matters for that person.
Source judgement: Compare a named source, an anonymous social-media claim and a personal experience. Explain which can support a factual statement and what still needs checking.
Negotiate under pressure: Reach a group compromise after receiving a new condition that makes your first solution less practical.

Lernnachweis

Für einen Lernnachweis zu diesem Thema ist wichtig:

Struktur: Du vertrittst eine erkennbare Position und verbindest Argumente, Beispiele, Reaktionen und Schlussfolgerung.
Interaktion: Du gehst auf andere ein, fragst nach und hältst das Gespräch mit passenden Strategien am Laufen.
Sprachliche Mittel: Du nutzt verständlichen B1-Wortschatz, passende Verknüpfungen und funktionale Grammatik.
Aussprache: Du sprichst gut verständlich; Akzentfreiheit ist kein Ziel.
Transfer: Du kannst deine Strategie auf ein neues Diskussionsthema übertragen.
Revision: Du nutzt Feedback, findest mindestens einen eigenen Verbesserungsbereich und überarbeitest deinen Beitrag.
Quellenbewusstsein: Du kennzeichnest Fakten, Meinungen und ungeprüfte Behauptungen angemessen.

Ein möglicher Lernnachweis ist eine 4- bis 6-minütige Gruppendiskussion mit kurzer individueller Reflexion. Eine Aufnahme ist nicht erforderlich. Falls freiwillig aufgenommen wird, bleibt sie im vereinbarten geschützten Rahmen.

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