Answer with the A,B,C or D
In a collegial discussion, the conversation should(1 point) Responses
A. involve people who all agree.
B. have no time limit.
C. be open and free of judgment.
D. be spread out and casual.
How should you listen in a collegial discussion?(1 point) Responses
A. actively
B. by changing the topic
C. with your next thought in mind
D. reluctantly
How do great speeches usually begin?(1 point) Responses
A. as written essays
B. as long texts
C. as class discussions
D. as someone else's idea
The purpose of a speech about the role of drummers in the Revolutionary War is to share information. Which kind of sentences would you most expect to hear in this speech?(1 point) Responses
A. interrogative
B. declarative
C. exclamatory
D. imperative
Why is it a good idea to keep track of the sources you use while investigating answers to your questions?(1 point) Responses
A. so you can reread all the texts you cited
B. so you can have more notes
C. so you can easily refer back to them
D. so your arguments are clear
When is it appropriate to use informal language?(1 point) Responses
A. when writing an email to an employer
B. when writing an informational text
C. when presenting to a class
D. when writing a letter to a friend
A comment on a topic during a collaborative discussion is called(1 point) Responses
A. research.
B. an attitude.
C. evidence
D. an observation
How should you respond to diverse perspectives during a collaborative discussion?(1 point) Responses
A. respectfully
B. loudly
C. angrily
D. quietly
During a collaborative discussion, which aspect of a claim can help you determine if the claim is reasonable?(1 point) Responses
A. the language
B. the evidence
C. the argument
D. the tone
All evidence for a claim should(1 point) Responses
A. relate back to the argument.
B. be from only one text.
C. be the presenter's opinion.
D. represent multiple sides.
Jamal wants to make sure he clearly communicates his thoughts and opinions in his next collaborative discussion. What are some ways he can do this? Select two answers.(1 point) Responses
A. He should only read directly from his notes.
B. He should stand up when he wants to talk.
C. He should raise his voice so he can be heard above everyone.
D. He should make eye contact with the audience.
E. He should pronounce his words clearly.
In a debate, a student claims that too much time spent online has reduced people's attention spans. Which of the following could be evidence to support this claim?(1 point) Responses
A. a summary of a book from 1998 that is on the topic of how people focus
B. a description of the student’s own observations of people spending time online
C. results from a scientific study done on human attention span over the course of the past two years
D. quotes from a blog essay that focus on how people are not paying attention to their surroundings anymore
Write 1-2 sentences describing what a collaborative discussion looks like and what happens when you share ideas in a collaborative discussion.
Write 1-2 sentences explaining how speakers use their voice and language when giving a speech.
A. involve people who all agree.
A. actively
D. as someone else's idea
B. declarative
C. so you can easily refer back to them
D. when writing a letter to a friend
D. an observation
A. respectfully
B. the evidence
A. relate back to the argument.
D. He should make eye contact with the audience. E. He should pronounce his words clearly.
C. results from a scientific study done on human attention span over the course of the past two years
In a collaborative discussion, individuals share ideas openly and respectfully, contributing to a collective conversation where different perspectives are considered and discussed.
When giving a speech, speakers use their voice to convey emotion, grab the audience's attention, and emphasize key points. They also use language to communicate clearly, provide evidence, and make their arguments persuasive.