Mastering Conversation

Worksheet Description

The Elaboration Sentences worksheet is a collection of speech bubbles with sentence starters designed to guide students in formulating responses that express agreement, disagreement, or a nuanced perspective in a discussion. Each speech bubble presents a different way to start a sentence that helps articulate a point of view, such as “I agree with ___ because ___” or “I have a slightly different perspective. I think ___.” This layout encourages students to think about how they can constructively contribute to a conversation, whether they are affirming, contesting, or adding to what has been said.

The worksheet aims to teach students the language of constructive dialogue and how to express their thoughts clearly and respectfully. It helps students practice the skill of elaboration, which involves explaining the reasoning behind their opinions or the opinions they are responding to. By using these sentence starters, students learn to engage in meaningful conversations, providing explanations that go beyond simple agreement or disagreement. This is a critical skill for effective communication in both academic discussions and everyday interactions.