Answers25-26 5th Six Weeks College Prep EnglishAudio Report: Remembering Miep Gies

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What is the best approach for the moderator to get the discussion back on track?

A
Speak loudly to command attention, announcing that people must follow directions.
B
Listen closely, smile, and add in your opinion when you find a good time to talk.
C
Let the speaker finish, review the ground rules, and ask the group a new question.
D
Open to a good page of the short story, read it to yourself, and wait for a quiet moment.
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You had a hard time in your last group discussion. You knew the topic ahead of time, but you got confused while others were talking. You could not express your viewpoint clearly.

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To come to the discussion better prepared, you should .:take notes on the topic, then choose a few ideas you believe in to share
To respond to what others are saying, you should .:listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share it
To adjust to a discussion that takes a direction you didn't expect, you should .:listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly
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You are a little bit nervous because you don’t like speaking in public. You would rather just listen, but your teacher has explained that everyone in the group should contribute to the discussion.Choose the best way to be a good participant.

A
Come in strong. Be assertive and aggressive so that you speak before anyone else.
B
Decide on your own agenda for the discussion. You will know exactly what to say.
C
Decide what about the topic is meaningful to you. Take notes and find a good time to speak up.
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Listen to all the participants speaking. Add a comment only if you have the same ideas.
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Based on this passage, what complete viewpoint could a prepared speaker share in a discussion?

A
I was so scared for Miep Gies in this part.
B
I found Miep Gies brave in the way she stood up to the man. Her stillness showed control.
C
I think Miep Gies was very fortunate to have met someone from her home city.
D
Miep Gies had come from Vienna but married a Dutchman and lived in Amsterdam.
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Choose the question that would be most effective at encouraging good discussion.

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What would you have done if you were Miep Gies in this situation?
B
Where was the narrator sitting?
C
Why does the man shut the door to the room?
D
What would you use to describe your mental state if you were Miep Gies?
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Based on what you have read from the memoir of Miep Gies, prepare a point you would make in a group discussion. Write two or three sentences to explain what you would say to the group about how Miep Gies persisted.

Answer:

Miep Gies demonstrated incredible persistence by continuing to provide food and emotional support to the Frank family despite the constant threat of discovery by the Nazis. Even when resources were scarce and the danger increased, she remained committed to her moral duty to protect her friends, showing that her courage was stronger than her fear.

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In a group discussion, a participant says, "I would never have picked up the diary. It’s not worth the risk.” How would you respond to share your viewpoint? Write three sentences.

Answer:

I understand why you might feel that way, but I disagree because the information in the diary could be vital to the character's survival. Even though it is risky, the potential reward of uncovering the truth outweighs the danger of being caught. For these reasons, I believe picking up the diary was a necessary step for the protagonist to take.

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