Di sco ur se S tra te gie s (Unit 3, page 33) Ask in g f or c lari fica ti on a nd re petitio n A. Use these expressions to ask for clarification or repetition to make sure you understand. Practice saying each. Askin g for clar ifica tio n
Askin g for repe tition
I’m sorry. I don’ t get it.
Sorry , wha t was th at ?
I’m afra id I don ’t qu ite un ders tan d.
Sorry , I missed t hat .
Wha t do you mean by __?
Could you say th at a ga in?
Sorry , bu t are you sayin g __?
Could you run that by me one more t ime ?
Let me make sure I unders tan d. Do you mean __?
Sorry , I missed t he (firs t / last ) part .
B. P air Work. Write the names of famous people who had, or have had, a difficult life. Then take turns telling what you think about the different people and why. Your partner will ask for clarification and repetition.
A writer:
A historical figure:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
A political leader:
A member of an ethnic minority:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
An actor:
A singer or musician:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
A military leader:
A person with a physical handicap:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
An artist or designer:
A member of a royal family:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
A great teacher or religious figure:
Your own idea:
(name) ______________________________
(name) ______________________________
C. Now practice asking for clarification and repetition as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 33.
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