AC9E5LY02 • Year 5 English

Paraphrasing, Questioning and Justifying in Discussion (AC9E5LY02)

use appropriate interaction skills including paraphrasing and questioning to clarify meaning, make connections to own experience, and present and justify an opinion or idea

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Unit focus

  • Students listen actively, paraphrase another contribution accurately, ask clarifying and probing questions, connect relevant experience and justify their viewpoint while inviting response.
  • Use this routine: Notice → Analyse → Interpret → Apply → Create → Review.
  • Watch for paraphrase repeats exact words: Restate meaning concisely and accurately.