AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRDescriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions Answers

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speaking and listening
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speaking and thinking
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laughing and listening
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watching and listening
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Kevin is participating in a group discussion about teens and technology. Kevin feels strongly that texting can be a dangerous distraction, especially for teen drivers. When his classmate argues that texting is not a problem for teenagers, Kevin does not interrupt. He makes eye contact with the speaker and takes a few notes of the speaker’s argument.

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Kevin is a good listener because he asks questions to better understand the speaker.
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Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.
C
Kevin is not a good listener because he interrupts the speaker to make a point.
D
Kevin is not a good listener because he uses informal language inappropriately.
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In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio.”

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Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.
B
Injured athletes use ballet as part of a physical therapy recovery plan.
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Concentration, which encourages mental strength, is an important part of ballet.
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Doctors recommend ballet to patients suffering from back pain and arthritis.
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Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion?

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“I can’t believe you feel that way! Listen to me, I’ll change your mind.”
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“Wow! Where did you find that unbelievable information?”
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“In my personal opinion, the only way to answer the question is . . .”
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“I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . .”
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In a group discussion, effective participants

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avoid looking at other participants.
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share only opinions, not facts.
C
prepare to listen and speak.
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share only facts, not opinions.
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Bailey is participating in a group discussion about family pets. Bailey is anxious to share her experience raising chickens and selling their eggs for extra money. She is so excited that she raises her hand frequently and interrupts others as they speak.

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Bailey is a good listener because she asks questions to better understand the speaker.
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Bailey is a good listener because she uses attentive body language and takes notes.
C
Bailey is not a good listener because she makes frequent interruptions.
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Bailey is not a good listener because she uses informal language inappropriately.

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