Nigel has been chosen to moderate the class discussion about The Diary of Anne Frank. He knows that his classmates have very strong opinions about the book and he is worried that the discussion may veer off track. When this happens, he needs to be prepared to

A moderator helps keep discussion focused without taking over or silencing classmates. If the conversation veers off track, Nigel can remind the group of the ground rules and ask a new question that brings everyone back to the topic. Speaking loudly or adding his own opinion would not guide the discussion fairly, and waiting silently may not help the group refocus.

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