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Which example shows an effective division of work?

A
Susy, Hailey and Ira each research their topic and take notes. Then, they share notes and each student writes a draft. They read each other's work and discuss what will go into the final draft. They take turns proofreading.
B
Susy and Hailey have conflicting ideas about which direction their presentation should take. Ira says that he can see both sides. He suggests Susy and Hailey each write a draft, and he will choose the best one.
C
Susy is worried about her grade, so she offers to do the majority of the work. Hailey says she has a debate competition coming up, so she is happy with Susy's idea. Ira says he will email Susy the websites he finds.
D
Since Susy is good with grammar, she will proofread. Since Hailey has more free time after school, she will make the slide show. Ira is a fast reader, so he will take notes on the research.
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Which is the best example of sharing work effectively when collaborating on a presentation?

A
Trina knows how to interpret data, so she will write the data analysis. Ivan excels in history, so he will write the historical context. Both will speak during the presentation.
B
Jayden arrives at the first meeting with an outline about what he wants to write. While Jayden works on the written report, Maya creates the design elements.
C
Aasan and Maya have different ideas about what the goal of the presentation should be. After a lengthy debate with no resolution, they decide to research their ideas independently.
D
Aisha is on time for her meeting with Bo, but she forgot to read the agreed upon article readings. Bo explains the information in the readings to her. Then Bo creates their outline.
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Read the description of a team presentation.Aiko and Miguel are preparing to give a presentation at the monthly school board meeting. They want to convince the board to increase funding for the school library so it can expand its collection to include a section on gaming technology. They each agree to complete part of the research. Since Aiko and Miguel have different thoughts about which visuals to include, they decide to use a combination of their ideas. The two also agree to wear casual clothing so they can be comfortable while they present. As they finish their last rehearsal, they thank one another for their hard work.

A
compromising on ideas
B
identifying the audience
C
dividing work equally
D
acknowledging contributions
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Read the scenario.Cecilia and Adam are developing a presentation on the usefulness of drone technology. After identifying their audience and restating their objective, they evenly divide their work. Next, they research, draft, and assemble their parts independently. Then, they agree on which photos to include, and thank one another for the work they each contributed. When they begin to rehearse their presentation, they realize it does not flow smoothly.

A
connecting their ideas
B
dividing their work evenly
C
acknowledging each other’s work
D
incorporating audiovisuals
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Read the scenario.Parker and Abed are creating an oral presentation for a group of kindergarteners about how to identify different backyard birds. To help get their point across, they decide to include visual aids.Which type of media would be most effective for their presentation?

A
a video of local birds with a narrator identifying each one
B
a timeline showing when the birds typically migrate to the area
C
a graph comparing native bird populations in their town
D
a chart showing how local bird populations have changed over time
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Read the scenario.Jake and Ines want to add a hook to their presentation about rainforest preservation to make it more effective. Which is the best way to accomplish this?

A
include an activity that requires the audience to move around in the middle of the presentation
B
ask questions in the middle of the presentation about the rainforest and have the audience respond
C
poll the audience at the beginning of the presentation by asking them to guess how much rainforest remains
D
show slides with beautiful pictures of the rainforest at the beginning of the presentation
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Which is the best example of someone building on the ideas of another?

A
"I sort of understand what you mean, but I don't think I agree."
B
"Yes, we should use that example and add an image to support it."
C
"Yes, but don't you think Brenda's example is stronger?"
D
"Why don't we all think about that and discuss it next time?"
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Read the scenario.Shondra and Harold are ready to assemble their project. What should they consider at this phase of developing their presentation?

A
What is the hook?
B
What is the objective?
C
Is the work divided evenly?
D
Is all the media gathered?
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Which question should you ask if the group does not understand your idea?

A
"Which part of my idea is confusing?"
B
"Why doesn't anyone listen to my ideas?"
C
"Can we use my idea for the graphic?"
D
"What is your problem with my idea?"
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Which statement suggests a willingness to compromise?

A
"I'll take out one of my paragraphs if you take out one of yours."
B
"Let's let Lori do the speaking since she is the most experienced."
C
"Let's just make our presentation a little longer so everyone's slides can be included."
D
"I do not agree with your analysis, so it would be best if you do that part of the presentation."

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