Group Discussion Answers

Read these statements by three students who are discussing the beginning of the book Holes by Louis Sachar.Haley: How do you think Stanley feels when he first arrives at Camp Green Lake?Micah: Based on his reactions to Mr. Sir’s directions, he is probably confused and unsure about what his life will be like at Camp Green Lake.Kristy: I think Stanley feels lost and confused. One minute he’s going to school and the next minute he’s on a long bus ride in the middle of the desert.Which statement best describes Haley’s role in this discussion?

Amelia is about to take part in a formal discussion about The Giver, a novel she has read in her English class.To show that she is an active listener, Amelia should

When leading a formal group discussion, a moderator should

To prepare for the class debate about the importance of space exploration, Kyle creates an agenda and a list of rules to share before the debate begins.Based on his actions, what will be Kyle’s role in the debate?

Adam is the moderator of a group discussion, and one speaker in his group has been talking for a very long time. He can tell that the others in the group are getting impatient.What is the best approach Adam can take as moderator?

After reading an article about ways to improve school lunches, students broke into discussion groups. Jairo had trouble participating in the group discussion. He had read the article, but could not express his viewpoint clearly.In the future, to better prepare for a discussion, Jairo should

What is the best way for Linda to effectively participate in a discussion in which the conversation suddenly takes a new direction?

Read the following excerpt from Little Women."Really, girls, you are both to be blamed," said Meg, beginning to lecture in her elder-sisterly fashion. "You are old enough to leave off boyish tricks, and to behave better, Josephine. It didn't matter so much when you were a little girl, but now you are so tall, and turn up your hair, you should remember that you are a young lady.""I'm not! And if turning up my hair makes me one, I'll wear it in two tails till I'm twenty," cried Jo, pulling off her net, and shaking down a chestnut mane. "I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Aster! It's bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy's games and work and manners! I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy. And it's worse than ever now, for I'm dying to go and fight with Papa. And I can only stay home and knit, like a poky old woman!"What question would be most effective to encourage a good group discussion?

During a group discussion about recycling, Larry begins looking around the room and speaking out of turn as soon as he disagrees with the opinions of others.Which statement best describes Larry’s behavior during the discussion?

Frank is the moderator during a group discussion in which one student continues to interrupt different speakers.As the group’s moderator, Frank should