Group Discussion

Question 1

What is the best solution for getting the group back on track?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Let the speaker finish, review the ground rules, and ask the group a new question.

Question 2

You are a little nervous because you don’t like speaking in public. You would rather just listen, but your teacher has explained that everyone in the group should contribute to the discussion.Choose the best way to be a good participant.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Decide what about the topic is meaningful to you. Take notes and find a good time to speak up.

Question 3

You had a hard time in your last group discussion. You knew the topic ahead of time, but you got confused while others were talking. You could not express your viewpoint clearly.

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To come to the discussion better prepared, you should: choose a few ideas you believe in to share as you take notes on the topic.; To respond to what others are saying, you should: listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share it.; To adjust to a discussion that takes a direction you didn't expect, you should: listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly.

Question 4

You had a hard time in your last group discussion. You knew the topic ahead of time, but you got confused while others were talking. You could not express your viewpoint clearly.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ✔ choose a few ideas you believe in to share as you take notes on the topic.

Question 5

You are participating in a group discussion. Several peers have spoken before you, and you completely disagree with them.Which ways would be a positive approach for responding? Check all that apply.Tell the other participants that they don’t know what they’re talking about.Ask the moderator to stop the others from talking because they have no evidence.Explain your viewpoint, and give a fact to support your opinion.Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Explain your viewpoint, and give a fact to support your opinion.; D: Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.; E: Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

Question 6

Highlight text that shows Helen Keller’s strength.Based on this passage, what full viewpoint could a prepared speaker share in a discussion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: I think Helen Keller’s early outbursts were signals that she was a strong individual.

Question 7

Choose the question that would be most effective at encouraging good discussion.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: In what ways did Helen Keller experience the world differently after she learned words?

Question 8

✔ listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share it.try to finish someone else’s thought if you agree with the view.change the subject so that you can express your opinion exactly as you had planned.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: ✔ listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share it.

Question 9

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: my opinion

Question 10

listen carefully, take notes, and wait to share your ideas at the next discussion.start reading up on the ideas others are sharing so that you can find evidence right away.✔ listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ✔ listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly.

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