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How to Use the Discussion Questions Tool

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Add a Topic or Text

All you need to get started is a topic or text. Simply type your topic into the designated box. If your students have been working with a specific text, you can also paste it directly into the tool, upload an image of it, or enter a website link to extract content from an online source.

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Select a Level

Next, select the appropriate level for the task. You can choose from CEFR levels (A1-C2), a grade, or an age group, ranging from young children to adult learners over 18.

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Add Target Vocabulary (Optional)

If you want specific words to appear in the questions, enter them in the Target Vocabulary box. You can add up to 25 individual words or full phrases.

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Generate the Questions

Once everything is set, click "Do the magic!" and Twee will instantly generate customized discussion questions based on your input.

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Make the Most of Your Questions

Now you have an engaging set of discussion questions to spark conversation, enhance classroom participation, and help students develop critical thinking, speaking, and reasoning skills.

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