Refining Discussion Techniques - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Choose two correct answers.

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A: prepare notes summarizing her point of view and some facts to support it; E: visit the city council’s website to learn about city council meeting rules and protocol

Question 2

Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Mrs. Park’s biology class is discussing the components of healthy garden soil. One student mentions that her community garden has a compost pile and that members of the garden can use the compost for free. She says that she uses the compost now and has found it to be much more effective than fertilizers sold at the store. Which follow-up question best demonstrates attention to the topic and point of view of the speaker?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: What differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?

Question 3

When presenting her point of view in a group discussion, Martinique is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. However, she frequently interrupts other speakers. What skill must she improve to be a more effective presenter?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: understanding social cues

Question 4

Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council meeting? Choose two correct answers.

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B: Nakisha mentions another student’s point of view to help explain her own perspective.; D: Samir brings notes to the meeting so he can persuade council members by supporting his opinions with facts.

Question 5

Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Members of Roosevelt High School’s student board are discussing a plan to eliminate unhealthy foods such as pizza and french fries from the school lunch menu. One student says, "Pizza and french fries are the highest-calorie items on the menu and have more than the recommended daily amount of sodium.” Which follow-up question best demonstrates attention to the student's claim?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: How do you know that pizza and french fries have the most calories?; D: Do sweet potato fries have fewer calories than regular french fries?

Question 6

In a group discussion, a successful presenter distinguishes between fact and opinion. Unlike opinions, the facts in a presentation are

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: objective.

Question 7

Marcus and his classmates are discussing a novel in class. Which discussion observations most suggest that Marcus has prepared before presenting his point of view to the group? Choose two correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.; B: Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.

Question 8

Kealey will participate in a classroom discussion in which students share their results from a week-long chemistry experiment. Which actions can Kealey take to prepare for the discussion? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: reading and reviewing classroom materials; D: bringing notes about her findings; E: supporting her findings with evidence

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