What positive behaviors were demonstrated during the discussion you watched? Check all that apply.Participants had read the story in advance and were prepared to discuss it.Participants interrupted each other to get their points across.Participants listened as others spoke. Participants talked about all different topics during the discussion.Participants showed respect for the opinions of others.
Based on the discussion you watched, which are the best examples of collaboration among the participants? Check all that apply.They all waited for their turns to speak.They acknowledged each other before adding their own ideas.They shook their heads and looked down when they disagreed.They weren’t interested in hearing different perspectives.They spoke politely but weren’t afraid to ask for clarification or express another view.
How can a moderator set clear goals in a discussion?By asking the opinions of the group membersBy expressing his or her position clearlyBy stating what the group will discuss firstBy summarizing what was said
What roles are most important in a text-based discussion? Check all that apply.Reading the text aloud to the groupSummarizing the text that the group has readSharing an idea, claim, or theory about the storyAsking other participants questions about what they feelPointing out when others are wrong if there is disagreement
How should a moderator respond when there is a pause in the conversation?[___]
What would be the best way to respond respectfully and add another perspective?“I don’t know. I think Vonnegut probably meant something different entirely.”“No way! You totally missed the point about conformity.”“You’re probably right. I suppose the story is about the pressure inside of us.”“Possibly, but what if it’s more about external pressure from society?”
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