What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Select two options.
Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council meeting? Select two options.Mark always agrees with the opinions of the other student council members.Nakisha mentions another student’s point of view to help explain her own perspective.Kara stays on task, making sure she ignores questions that have already been answered in the discussion.Samir brings notes to the meeting so he can persuade council members by supporting his opinions with facts. Casey always contributes to the conversation, interrupting others when he has a relevant opinion.
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? Select two options.Marcus has strong opinions about the novel. Marcus is polite and waits for his turn to speak.Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.Marcus often agrees with other students’ viewpoints. Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.
How is Mr. Hollembeak demonstrating appropriate behavior for participating in this discussion? Select three options.
How does Louise demonstrate appropriate behavior for participating in a group discussion? Select two options.
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.”
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.Sam is participating in a group discussion about the importance of healthy eating. Throughout the discussion, he checks his phone frequently and stares out the window. However, Sam is listening to the discussion and will be able to recall details about it later. He even contributes a few ideas, paraphrases for clarity, and asks some questions.
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?
Which statements describe what kind of listener Trina is? Select two options.
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 group is most likely planning to participate in a formal discussion?
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She focuses on the importance of a social safety net by asking voters to imagine needing the services themselves. She avoids the topic of the state’s budget concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and concerns until the very end.
What are the characteristics of a formal discussion? Select three options.It covers more than one or two topics.It uses casual language and slang terms.It is led in a methodical and procedural way.It uses specialized, subject-specific language.It requires preparation in the form of research or review.
In a group discussion, a successful presenter distinguishes between fact and opinion. Unlike opinions, the facts in a presentation are
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? Select two options.Marcus has strong opinions about the novel. Marcus is polite and waits for his turn to speak.Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.Marcus often agrees with other students’ viewpoints. Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.
What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Select two options.
Read the conversation.CHAIRMAN REED. I’d like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague’s November 22nd testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department’s security protocol was up to date.MRS. LOUIS. I understand that you released a report of your findings on February 15th of last year. Am I correct?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. You are correct.CHAIRMAN REED. Do you have a copy of this report with you, Mr. Hollembeak?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I do. I have it here.CHAIRMAN REED. Submitted for the record, Mr. Hollembeak’s security report, dated February 15, 2016.
Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council meeting? Select two options.Mark always agrees with the opinions of the other student council members.Nakisha mentions another student’s point of view to help explain her own perspective.Kara stays on task, making sure she ignores questions that have already been answered in the discussion.Samir brings notes to the meeting so he can persuade council members by supporting his opinions with facts. Casey always contributes to the conversation, interrupting others when he has a relevant opinion.
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She focuses on the importance of a social safety net by asking voters to imagine needing the services themselves. She avoids the topic of the state’s budget concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and concerns until the very end.
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?
Read the conversation.CHAIRMAN REED. I’d like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague’s November 22nd testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department’s security protocol was up to date.MRS. LOUIS. I understand that you released a report of your findings on February 15th of last year. Am I correct?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. You are correct.CHAIRMAN REED. Do you have a copy of this report with you, Mr. Hollembeak?MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I do. I have it here. CHAIRMAN REED. Submitted for the record, Mr. Hollembeak’s security report, dated February 15, 2016.
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