Group Discussion

Question 1

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

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Let the speaker finish, review the ground rules, and ask the group a new question.

Question 2

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

Question 3

✔ listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share ittry to finish someone else’s thought if you agree with the viewchange the subject so that you can express your opinion exactly as you had planned

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✔ listen closely to see if anything sparks an idea, write it down, and wait to share it

Question 4

listen carefully, take notes, and wait to share your ideas at the next discussionstart reading up on the ideas others are sharing so that you can find evidence right away✔ listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly

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✔ listen for a connection you can make, collect your thoughts, and speak clearly

Question 5

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Decide what about the topic is meaningful to you. Take notes and find a good time to speak up.

Question 6

You are participating in a group discussion. Several peers have spoken before you, and you completely disagree with them.Which ways would be a positive approach for responding? Check all that apply.Tell the other participants that they don’t know what they’re talking about.Ask the moderator to stop the others from talking since they have no evidence.Explain your viewpoint and give a fact to support your opinionAsk your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

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Explain your viewpoint and give a fact to support your opinion; Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.; Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

Question 7

Based on this passage, what complete viewpoint could a prepared speaker share in a discussion?

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I found Miep Gies brave in the way she stood up to the man. Her stillness showed control.

Question 8

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?

Question 9

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ take notes on the topic, then choose a few ideas you believe in to share; 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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