What positive behaviors were demonstrated during the discussion you watched? Check all that apply.Participants had read the story in advance and were prepared to discuss it.Participants interrupted each other to get their points across.Participants listened as others spoke. Participants talked about all different topics during the discussion.Participants showed respect for the opinions of others.
What should a participant do if someone says something that is confusing or unclear?✔ Say it in a different way and check if that was the pointTell the person to try making more senseChange the subject by asking a new question
How can a participant respond respectfully when challenging someone’s ideas?Note that the person probably misunderstood✔ Offer evidence from the text that supports a different viewKeep quiet so as not to bother anyone
Based on the discussion you watched, which are the best examples of collaboration among the participants? Check all that apply.They all waited for their turns to speak.They acknowledged each other before adding their own ideas.They shook their heads and looked down when they disagreed.They weren’t interested in hearing different perspectives.They spoke politely but weren’t afraid to ask for clarification or express another view.
How can a moderator set clear goals in a discussion?By asking the opinions of the group membersBy expressing his or her position clearlyBy stating what the group will discuss firstBy summarizing what was said
What roles are most important in a text-based discussion? Check all that apply.Reading the text aloud to the groupSummarizing the text that the group has readSharing an idea, claim, or theory about the storyAsking other participants questions about what they feelPointing out when others are wrong if there is disagreement
How should a moderator respond when there is a pause in the conversation?[___]
What would be the best way to respond respectfully and add another perspective?“I don’t know. I think Vonnegut probably meant something different entirely.”“No way! You totally missed the point about conformity.”“You’re probably right. I suppose the story is about the pressure inside of us.”“Possibly, but what if it’s more about external pressure from society?”
In three to four sentences, explain how you can come to a text-based discussion well prepared and ready to collaborate.
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.
What positive behaviors were demonstrated during the discussion you watched? Check all that apply.
Based on the discussion you watched, which are the best examples of collaboration among the participants? Check all that apply.
How can a moderator set clear goals in a discussion?
What roles are most important in a text-based discussion? Check all that apply.
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How should a moderator respond when there is a pause in the conversation?Wait to see if the discussion is done✔ Ask another question to extend the ideasAsk why no one is talking
What would be the best way to respond respectfully and add another perspective?
In three to four sentences, explain how you can come to a text-based discussion well prepared and ready to collaborate.
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.
How does your answer compare to the sample? I included many of the same points.I included some of the same points.I did not include the same points.
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