5 Ways To Make Comments in Discussion

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Student 1: Compliment another person's comment, and explain why you found it
interesting or useful
Student 2: I think we all agree that social media companies should be doing more to limit the
spread of fake news, right.
Student 3: Yes, but people who use social media can also help. We can check sources and
think more critically before sharing posts.
Student 1: Yeah, I’m so glad you said that, Ken. We’ve been talking about the government's
responsibility, but I also think we also need to think about whether users are responsible.
Student 1: Build on what someone else said. Make it clear how you are extending their
idea.
Student 2: I think we should list some major consequences of climate change, like how it
affects us.
Student 3: Well, as the ice caps melt, the sea level will rise. This will really change
coastlines.
Student 1: I want to add to your idea about melting ice caps. Besides changing sea levels, it
will also change salt levels. And with different salt levels, water density and ocean currents
will also be affected.
Student 3: Make a comment that directly relates to the course objectives, themes, or
main topics.
Student 1: So, how is artificial intelligence used today?
Student 3: Maybe we should remember the focus of this unit. The textbook chapter is called
“An Exciting Future,” so we need to think of future possibilities for artificial intelligence.
Student 2: Bring up a related concept from another class.
Student 1: In a recent article it said that affirmative action is a key factor here.
Student 2: Oh yes, we talked about that in my sociology class. I think the professor
mentioned that affirmative action was originally designed to…
Student 1: Summarize other people's comments by making a connection between what

they said.
Student 3: I think governments need to limit fake news on social media.
Student 2: But I think we also need to do a better job of educating people, because if people
have better critical thinking skills and know how to recognize if a source is reliable or
suspicious, then fake news won't spread so easily.
Student 1: Yeah, it sounds like we all agree there’s a problem with fake news, but we have
different opinions on whose responsibility it is to stop fake news from spreading.
Other Discussion Phrases
The following tips and phrases can be used in or out of the classroom.
How to make comments
Compliment another person’s comment and explain why you found it interesting or useful.
 That’s a really good point because…

 I’m glad you mentioned that because…
 It’s interesting you brought that up because...
Build on what someone else said. Make it clear how you are extending their idea.
 I’d like to add to that…

 I want to build on what ____ said…
 I have something to add to that...
Make a comment that directly relates to the course objectives, themes, or main topics.
 This really connects to the theme of this unit by…

 One of our course objectives is…
 I think this relates to our course topic because...
Bring up a related concept from this class or another class.
 We talked about this in my ____ class…

 We read something about this in another class I took…
 Last semester I read an article about this...
Summarize other comments by making a connection between what they said.
 It sounds like we all agree that…

 It seems that some of us think… while others argue…
 It sounds like a few people think… and other people think...
Phrases to enter a discussion
 Let me just say…

 Sorry to interrupt, but…
 I'd like to say…
 I have a question.
 If I could say something here…
Ways to avoid interruption
Phrases to help keep your turn in a discussion:
 There are two points I'd like to make.

 I have a couple of questions.
 I have a comment and a question.
 Two things. First…
What can you do if someone interrupts you? This short video on "Dealing with
Interrupters" explains three steps:
1. Make direct eye contact

2. Use a hand gesture
3. Say "please, let me finish"
[University of Minnesota students: to access the video click "Sign in" > click "Sign in with
your organization portal" > type "umn.edu" > enter your internet ID and password.]
Phrases of agreement
 That's a good point.

 I totally agree.
 Right. I think…
 Exactly!
Phrases of disagreement
 I see what you mean, but…
 You have a point, but…
 But what about…?
 Yes, but on the other hand…
 I wouldn't say that…
How to ask for clarification
 Sorry, I didn't catch that.

 Could you repeat that?
 Can you explain that?
 What do you mean by…?
 I didn't understand the part about…
 Are you saying…?
How to ask for more information
 What did you mean when you said…?

 Could you be more specific about…?
 Could you give an example of that?
 Can you say more about…?
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Student 1: So, how is artificial intelligence used today?

Student 1: Summarize other people's comments by making a connection between what

Student 3: I think governments need to limit fake news on social media.

Other Discussion Phrases

How to make comments

 That’s a really good point because…

 I’d like to add to that…

 This really connects to the theme of this unit by…

Bring up a related concept from this class or another class.

 We talked about this in my ____ class…

Summarize other comments by making a connection between what they said.

 It sounds like we all agree that…

Phrases to enter a discussion

 Let me just say…

Ways to avoid interruption

Phrases to help keep your turn in a discussion:

 There are two points I'd like to make.

1. Make direct eye contact

 That's a good point.

How to ask for clarification

 Sorry, I didn't catch that.

How to ask for more information

 What did you mean when you said…?

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