Your school is having a beach party in Sai Kung for Mid-Autumn Festival. Your teacher has asked your group to plan the party. Set 8.2 (2002)

As you all know, we are going to have a beach party in Sai Kung for Mid-Autumn Festival. We are asked to plan the party. Shall we start by discussing the activities first? Start the discussion Asking for opinions OK!

I think we can organize a lantern design competition. Participants have to design and make their own lanterns. Let’s see who can make the most creative one. I love this idea! It’s our tradition to light lanterns at Mid- Autumn Festival. Giving an idea Agreeing with a reason

I’m more concerned about food. I think we should have a barbecue. Then we can barbecue and admire the full moon at the same time. But not everyone likes barbecued food, especially the girls. They are afraid of gaining weight. Giving an idea with a reason Disagreeing with a reason

You’re right. The problem can be solved with more variety of food. Talking about food, I think we need to prepare some moon cakes to create a festive mood. It’s not a big problem. We can prepare some sandwiches and fruits for them. Giving a solution to the problem Showing support and giving a new idea

I agree with you, but can we talk about it later. We have not yet finished the discussion on the activities. Shall we go on with it first? Sure. Do you have any new ideas? Lead the discussion Agreeing and asking for ideas

We need some games. Otherwise, our schoolmates will get bored easily. You’re right. We can play tug-of-war or beach volleyball. They are exciting and can involve more students. Giving an idea with a reason Give supporting ideas with reasons

OK. Let’s make the decision. We’ll have a lantern design competition, a barbecue, tug- of-war and beach volleyball. I agree with you. They’re real fun. Summarize the points Agreeing with a reason

Don’t forget the mooncakes! Let’s move on to the next point about food and drink. We have agreed to prepare a variety of food to suit different people. Besides barbecued food, we will prepare sandwiches and fruits. What else? Reminding Move on to a point Summarize ideas Asking for new ideas

I think students should bring their own water. Yes, of course. What about the drink? Do you have any ideas? Asking for ideas Yes. Giving an idea

I think that’s enough for food and drink. Let’s move on to discuss the clothes to wear for the party. Do you have any ideas? I think students have to wear their P.E. uniform for the party. Otherwise, it would be hard to identify them. We got many participants and they come from different classes. We don’t know all of them. Lead the discussion Giving an idea with supporting details

You got a point, but students will be happier if they can put on casual wear. I prefer casual wear myself. Me, too Disagreeing with a reason / a new idea Show support OK. You win! Make concessions

Summarize points and lead the discussion Finish the discussion with your group members.

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