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Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice Answers

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What positive behaviors were demonstrated during the discussion you watched? Check all that apply.

A
Participants had read the story in advance and were prepared to discuss it.
B
Participants interrupted each other to get their points across.
C
Participants listened as others spoke.
D
Participants talked about all different topics during the discussion.
E
Participants showed respect for the opinions of others.
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Based on the discussion you watched, which are the best examples of collaboration among the participants? Check all that apply.

A
They all waited for their turns to speak.
B
They acknowledged each other before adding their own ideas.
C
They shook their heads and looked down when they disagreed.
D
They weren’t interested in hearing different perspectives.
E
They spoke politely but weren’t afraid to ask for clarification or express another view.
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How can a moderator set clear goals in a discussion?

A
By asking the opinions of the group members
B
By expressing his or her position clearly
C
By stating what the group will discuss first
D
By summarizing what was said
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What roles are most important in a text-based discussion? Check all that apply.

A
Reading the text aloud to the group
B
Summarizing the text that the group has read
C
Sharing an idea, claim, or theory about the story
D
Asking other participants questions about what they feel
E
Pointing out when others are wrong if there is disagreement
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How should a moderator respond when there is a pause in the conversation? What should a participant do if someone says something that is confusing or unclear? How can a participant respond respectfully when challenging someone’s ideas?

Answers:
Selection 1:Ask another question to extend the ideas
Selection 2:Say it in a different way and check if that was the point
Selection 3:Offer evidence from the text that supports a different view
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What would be the best way to respond respectfully and add another perspective?

A
“I don’t know. I think Vonnegut probably meant something different entirely.”
B
“No way! You totally missed the point about conformity.”
C
“You’re probably right. I suppose the story is about the pressure inside of us.”
D
“Possibly, but what if it’s more about external pressure from society?”
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In three to four sentences, explain how you can come to a text-based discussion well prepared and ready to collaborate.

Answer:

To be well prepared for a text-based discussion, I will finish the assigned reading and take notes on the main ideas and sections I find interesting or confusing. I will also develop specific questions to ask my peers to keep the conversation moving. Finally, I will practice active listening and remain respectful of others' perspectives while collaborating.

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How does your answer compare to the sample?

A
I included many of the same points.
B
I included some of the same points.
C
I did not include the same points.

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