Critiques of American Society in Science Fiction

Question 1

What positive behaviors were demonstrated during the discussion you watched? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Participants had read the story in advance and were prepared to discuss it.; Participants listened as others spoke.; Participants showed respect for the opinions of others.

Question 2

What should a participant do if someone says something that is confusing or unclear?✔ Say it in a different way and check if that was the pointTell the person to try making more senseChange the subject by asking a new question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Say it in a different way and check if that was the point

Question 3

How can a participant respond respectfully when challenging someone’s ideas?Note that the person probably misunderstood✔ Offer evidence from the text that supports a different viewKeep quiet so as not to bother anyone

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Offer evidence from the text that supports a different view

Question 4

Based on the discussion you watched, which are the best examples of collaboration among the participants? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They all waited for their turns to speak.; They acknowledged each other before adding their own ideas.; They spoke politely but weren’t afraid to ask for clarification or express another view.

Question 5

How can a moderator set clear goals in a discussion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

By stating what the group will discuss first

Question 6

What roles are most important in a text-based discussion? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Summarizing the text that the group has read; Sharing an idea, claim, or theory about the story; Asking other participants questions about what they feel

Question 7

Question 7

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ask another question to extend the ideas; Say it in a different way and check if that was the point; Offer evidence from the text that supports a different view

Question 8

How should a moderator respond when there is a pause in the conversation?Wait to see if the discussion is done✔ Ask another question to extend the ideasAsk why no one is talking

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Ask another question to extend the ideas; Ask another question to extend the ideas; Say it in a different way and check if that was the point; Offer evidence from the text that supports a different view

Question 9

What would be the best way to respond respectfully and add another perspective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“Possibly, but what if it’s more about external pressure from society?”

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