Two conversations: After your presentation come two conversations. Each one wants different evidence.
Part 2: the extract
- Questions on what you said about the extract
- Evidence: the extract, with the rest of the work as support
- Explain why characters act as they do
Part 3: the themes
- One or more of the five themes, beyond the book
- Evidence: your life, your country, the world
- Show both sides of a question
What your teacher listens for: In both parts: answers that are developed, and a real exchange, not a memorised speech.
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Never stop at one line: A one-line answer ends the exchange. Use three moves instead.
| Move | Phrases |
|---|---|
| 1. Answer and give a reason | "Yes, I think so, because…" / "The main reason is that…" |
| 2. Give an example | "For example, earlier in the novel…" / "In my town…" |
| 3. Balance and ask back | "Having said that…" / "What do you think?" |
A Part 3 reply: Teacher: "Is it important to speak the language of your grandparents?"
Student: "Yes, I think so, because a language carries things you can't translate. For example, my cousin never learned ours, and now she can't really talk to our grandmother. Having said that, it shouldn't be only the family's job. Did you grow up with two languages?"