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
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
declarative
How do great speeches usually begin?(1 point)
Responses
as class discussions
as class discussions
as long texts
as long texts
as written essays
as written essays
as someone else's idea
as someone else's idea
Why is it a good idea to keep track of the sources you use while investigating answers to your questions?(1 point)
Responses
so your arguments are clear
so your arguments are clear
so you can easily refer back to them
so you can easily refer back to them
so you can reread all the texts you cited
so you can reread all the texts you cited
so you can have more notes
so you can easily refer back to them
How should you respond to diverse perspectives during a collaborative discussion?(1 point)
angrily
quietly
loudly
respectfully
respectfully
A comment on a topic during a collaborative discussion is called(1 point)
research.
an attitude.
evidence
an observation
an observation
What is the method of discussion called in which you cooperatively work together with another person or group?(1 point)
elaboration
collaboration
commenting
probing
collaboration
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)
a summary of a book from 1998 that is on the topic of how people focus
quotes from a blog essay that focus on how people are not paying attention to their surroundings anymore
a description of the student’s own observations of people spending time online
results from a scientific study done on human attention span over the course of the past two years
results from a scientific study done on human attention span over the course of the past two years
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)
He should only read directly from his notes.
He should raise his voice so he can be heard above everyone.
He should make eye contact with the audience.
He should stand up when he wants to talk.
He should pronounce his words clearly.
He should make eye contact with the audience and He should pronounce his words clearly.
What are statements that help the audience imagine events, objects, people, or characters?(1 point)
descriptions
findings
facts
main ideas
descriptions
Write 1-2 sentences describing what a collaborative discussion looks like and what happens when you share ideas in a collaborative discussion.(2 points)
A collaborative discussion typically involves a group of individuals coming together to share ideas and work towards a common goal or solution. During the discussion, each person has the opportunity to express their thoughts and perspectives, while also actively listening and responding to others.
During a collaborative discussion, which aspect of a claim can help you determine if the claim is reasonable?(1 point)
Responses
the language
the language
the evidence
the evidence
the argument
the argument
the tone
the tone
the evidence
All evidence for a claim should(1 point)
Responses
be from only one text.
be from only one text.
represent multiple sides.
represent multiple sides.
be the presenter's opinion.
be the presenter's opinion.
relate back to the argument.
relate back to the argument.