Refining Discussion Techniques Answers

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What clues from the video indicate that the students are engaged in a formal discussion? Check all that apply.The students shift the topic to discuss personal matters.The students are answering a question posed by the teacher.The students brought the book under discussion to use as a resource.The students are able to engage in discussion without previous knowledge.The students are discussing an academic topic that requires thoughtful preparation.

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The students shift the topic to discuss personal matters.
B
The students are answering a question posed by the teacher.
C
The students brought the book under discussion to use as a resource.
D
The students are able to engage in discussion without previous knowledge.
E
The students are discussing an academic topic that requires thoughtful preparation.
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How did participants behave during the discussion? Check all that apply.They listened to one another and did not interrupt.They had prepared by studying the topic and reading materials.They used props and graphic organizers to support their claims.They responded thoughtfully to questions posed by the moderator.They stated both facts and opinions during the course of the discussion.

A
They listened to one another and did not interrupt.
B
They had prepared by studying the topic and reading materials.
C
They used props and graphic organizers to support their claims.
D
They responded thoughtfully to questions posed by the moderator.
E
They stated both facts and opinions during the course of the discussion.
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Which statement best describes how the teacher performed the role of moderator in the group discussion?

A
The moderator dominated the group discussion by using it as a lecture opportunity.
B
The moderator provided several options of topics for participants to discuss.
C
The moderator allowed participants to dictate the focus of the discussion.
D
The moderator provided structure and direction for the discussion.
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What clues show that the speakers are prepared for the group discussion? Check all that apply.They wait their turn to present an opinion to the group.They agree with the opinions of the other group members.They have read and reviewed the literature that is under discussion.They have brought their books to use as a reference during discussion.They present opinions about the topic and supports it with evidence from the text.

A
They wait their turn to present an opinion to the group.
B
They agree with the opinions of the other group members.
C
They have read and reviewed the literature that is under discussion.
D
They have brought their books to use as a reference during discussion.
E
They present opinions about the topic and supports it with evidence from the text.
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Which action by one of the students is most disruptive to the discussion?

A
One listener interrupts the speaker by inserting an opinion.
B
One student laughs at the opinion presented by another student.
C
One listener maintains eye contact with the speaker.
D
The teacher calls on the next student to express a viewpoint.

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