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What is the main goal of a collaborative discussion?
- to debate a topic
- to understand a topic
- to review a novel’s plot
- to find out what you believe
The goals of collaborative discussions differ from debates in that collaborative discussions acknowledge all views.
The goals of collaborative discussions differ from debates in that collaborative discussions acknowledge all views.
The goals of collaborative discussions differ from debates in that collaborative discussions acknowledge all views.
The goals of collaborative discussions differ from debates in that collaborative discussions acknowledge all views.
During a collaborative discussion, if you describe textual evidence that supports your interpretation of a novel, what else should you include?
- the page number on which you found the passage
- the reasons for why you chose that passage
- the names of the characters in the novel
- the context surrounding the passages you describe
Referring to page numbers will only confuse other members in the discussion group because everyone will not have the same book or the same page numbers as you do.
Referring to page numbers will only confuse other members in the discussion group because everyone will not have the same book or the same page numbers as you do.
Referring to page numbers will only confuse other members in the discussion group because everyone will not have the same book or the same page numbers as you do.
Referring to page numbers will only confuse other members in the discussion group because everyone will not have the same book or the same page numbers as you do.
As you prepare to participate in a collaborative discussion, why should you find quotes from the novel to support your opinions?
- providing quotes will make your answer more interesting
- providing proof will lend credibility to what you say
- finding passages will help you learn more about the novel
- quoting passages will reinforce the plot of the story
Stating your views is half the equation; then you must back up what you believe with proof.
Stating your views is half the equation; then you must back up what you believe with proof.
Stating your views is half the equation; then you must back up what you believe with proof.
Stating your views is half the equation; then you must back up what you believe with proof.
What kinds of questions should you NOT ask during a collaborative discussion?
- questions that require a yes or no answer
- questions that explore conflicts and characters
- questions that ask others to clarify their responses
- questions that try to identify themes and symbols
Sometimes you will need to ask questions that help others think through their answers. At other times, you may need to jump-start a conversation.
Sometimes you will need to ask questions that help others think through their answers. At other times, you may need to jump-start a conversation.
Sometimes you will need to ask questions that help others think through their answers. At other times, you may need to jump-start a conversation.
Sometimes you will need to ask questions that help others think through their answers. At other times, you may need to jump-start a conversation.
Which sentence describes a best practice for collaborative discussions?
- Try to talk more than everyone else.
- Be considerate of others’ opinions and ideas.
- Answer every question anyone asks.
- Stage a debate on key issues.
While you should definitely speak up during a discussion, you should not talk so much that no one else can contribute anything.
While you should definitely speak up during a discussion, you should not talk so much that no one else can contribute anything.
While you should definitely speak up during a discussion, you should not talk so much that no one else can contribute anything.
While you should definitely speak up during a discussion, you should not talk so much that no one else can contribute anything.
Which is NOT considered a characteristic of great literature?
- universal themes
- memorable characters
- a happy ending
- ability to remain popular
Another characteristic is that great literature usually leads the audience to have an emotional response.
Another characteristic is that great literature usually leads the audience to have an emotional response.
Another characteristic is that great literature usually leads the audience to have an emotional response.
Another characteristic is that great literature usually leads the audience to have an emotional response.
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