Refining Discussion Techniques - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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D: objective.

Question 3

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?

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B: What are the calorie and sodium counts for these items?

Question 4

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.

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

Question 5

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.

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

Question 6

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?

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B: understanding social cues

Question 7

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?

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B: What differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?; C: What kinds of things do garden members find are beneficial to compost?

Question 8

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

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A: brainstorm arguments to counter any conflicting points of view; C: visit the city council’s website to learn about city council meeting rules and protocol

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