Discourse Strategies
(Unit 8, page 95)
Paraphrasing an opinion
A. Confirm your understanding by using the expressions on the left to paraphrase or summarize another’s
opinions during a discussion. Use the expressions on the right to confirm the accuracy of paraphrasing.
Practice saying each.
Paraphrasing an opinion
So what you ’ re saying is . . .
In other words , . . .
So what you mean is . . .
To put it another way , . . .
So you ’ re saying . . .
If I understand what you’ re saying, you think . . .
Responding
That ’s right .
That ’s exactly what I ’m saying.
That ’s not quite what I meant .
No t exactly . What I ’m saying is . . .
B. Pair Work. Take turns choosing and asking any of the questions below. Listen to your partner’s answer and
then paraphrase his or her opinion. Your partner will tell you if your paraphrasing was accurate or not.
What do you think are the pros and cons of
having children?
What do you think might be the pros and
cons of living with your elderly parents?
What do you think might be the advantages
and disadvantages of early retirement?
What do you think might be the benefits
and difficulties of caring for elderly parents
or relatives?
What do you think might be the pros and
cons of being cared for by your children?
What do you think might be the pros and
cons of living in a nursing home?
What do you think might be pros and
cons of the government providing care
for the elderly?
Your own idea:
C. Now practice paraphrasing your partner’s opinions as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 95.
Summit 1 Unit 8
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