discussion

Everyday

1. A discussion is a talk between people about a subject, where they share ideas and opinions. tree →
2. A discussion is a piece of writing that looks at different sides of a question. tree →

In the lessons

At school, pupils have class discussions, group discussions and talk partners; they learn to take turns, listen and respect other views. In writing lessons, a discussion text gives arguments for and against. Phrases: have a discussion, under discussion, a class discussion, lead a discussion.

Examples

• We had a class discussion about pets. tree →
• Listen carefully in a discussion and take turns. tree →
• After a long discussion, we chose a name for the class fish. tree →
• The plan is still under discussion. tree →
• The teacher led a discussion about kindness. tree →
• Write a discussion text on whether children should have phones. tree →
• This was a very important point, and needed much discussion. tree →

Note

Countable noun. Verb: discuss (discuss something, not discuss about something). Spelling: double s twice: dis-cus-sion. A discussion is calm; an argument is often angry.

In Jewish tradition

At school, pupils have class discussions, group discussions and talk partners; they learn to take turns, listen and respect other views. In writing lessons, a discussion text gives arguments for and against. Phrases: have a discussion, under discussion, a class discussion, lead a discussion.

Note

Countable noun. Verb: discuss (discuss something, not discuss about something). Spelling: double s twice: dis-cus-sion. A discussion is calm; an argument is often angry.