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Understanding expectations from the discussion facilitator is a primary step in discussion preparation.
Understanding expectations from the discussion facilitator is a primary step in discussion preparation.
True (A)
Class preparation assignments are optional and not mandatory for effective class participation.
Class preparation assignments are optional and not mandatory for effective class participation.
False (B)
Providing evidence in discussions involves using supporting details to substantiate your perspective.
Providing evidence in discussions involves using supporting details to substantiate your perspective.
True (A)
Quantitative evidence in discussions strictly refers to personal anecdotes and emotional appeals.
Quantitative evidence in discussions strictly refers to personal anecdotes and emotional appeals.
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Informative speeches serve the purpose of educating audiences on diverse subjects.
Informative speeches serve the purpose of educating audiences on diverse subjects.
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The primary goal of informative speeches is to entertain the audience, not necessarily to educate them.
The primary goal of informative speeches is to entertain the audience, not necessarily to educate them.
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Volume in speaking refers to the clarity and pronunciation of words.
Volume in speaking refers to the clarity and pronunciation of words.
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Rate is the high and low frequency of your voice, similar to musical notes.
Rate is the high and low frequency of your voice, similar to musical notes.
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Using verbal fillers like 'ums' and 'ers' is recommended to create intended pauses in speeches.
Using verbal fillers like 'ums' and 'ers' is recommended to create intended pauses in speeches.
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Practicing complex mathematical equations is an effective method for improving speech articulation.
Practicing complex mathematical equations is an effective method for improving speech articulation.
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The tone of a speech refers to the volume at which you speak, not the mood conveyed.
The tone of a speech refers to the volume at which you speak, not the mood conveyed.
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When making eye contact during a speech, it is best to quickly glance across the entire audience to make everyone feel included.
When making eye contact during a speech, it is best to quickly glance across the entire audience to make everyone feel included.
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Inferences are strictly factual statements explicitly written in a text.
Inferences are strictly factual statements explicitly written in a text.
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When analyzing a text, it is sufficient to only identify the main idea without citing any textual evidence.
When analyzing a text, it is sufficient to only identify the main idea without citing any textual evidence.
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Narratives, unlike other text structures, typically lack a discernible beginning, middle, and end.
Narratives, unlike other text structures, typically lack a discernible beginning, middle, and end.
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Study Notes
Discussion Preparation
- Understand expectations set by discussion leader.
- Complete any assigned pre-reading or preparation tasks.
- Take notes, noting how/when realizations occur.
- Use notes to engage and contribute to discussion.
- Be prepared to provide evidence.
- Support your perspective with textual proof (quotes, examples, sections).
- Use visual (photographs, cartoons), quantitative (graphs, numbers), and oral evidence (testimony, quotes).
Speech Preparation
- Informative speeches aim to educate.
- Different speech types (definitive, explanatory, descriptive, demonstrative) provide information to impact understanding.
- Speeches focus on objects, processes, events, or concepts to impart information.
Vocal Qualities in Speaking
- Volume: Loudness and softness of speech (like a sound system).
- Pitch: High and low frequencies in the voice (think of singing).
- Rate: Speed of speech, fast/slow.
- Fluency: Smooth flow of words, intentional pauses (avoid fillers like "um").
- Articulation: Clear pronunciation (practice tongue twisters).
- Tone: Mood of the speech (upbeat/serious).
- Vocal qualities are critical for effective speech delivery.
Nonverbal Communication
- Nonverbal communication uses body language to convey messages.
- Eye contact: Looking at one audience member at a time.
- Facial expressions: Movements of facial muscles (smiles, frowns).
- Posture: Body position (standing, sitting).
- Gestures: Physical actions (folding arms).
- Stage presence and actions impact the audience's perception.
Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Active reading: Engage by actively processing information.
- Pre-Reading: Review text features (introduction, headings, bold words, pictures).
- Pre-Reading: Activate existing knowledge about the topic.
- Pre-Reading: Form questions to guide reading.
- During Reading: Find answers to questions.
- During Reading: Take notes.
- During Reading: Highlight key elements.
- During Reading: Summarize (outline of main points).
- During Reading: Look up unfamiliar words.
- Post-Reading: Review and synthesize information.
- Post-Reading: Recite/reanswer questions.
- Post-Reading: Reread if needed.
- Improving reading comprehension is an ongoing process.
Making Inferences
- Inferences are logical conclusions drawn from information.
- Particularly important in literary analysis.
- Use own knowledge, historical/cultural context of work and author for interpretation.
- Process involves background information, questions, predictions, and conclusions.
Analyzing Texts
- Analyze text by identifying main idea, reasons, and evidence.
- Support analysis using textual evidence (quotes, paraphrases, summaries).
- Give credit to the author.
- Offer opinions on the success of the text.
- Explain why the text worked or didn't work.
- Provide specific reasons for opinion.
Finding Specific Details
- Important skill for students, understanding how the selection is structured aids in finding details.
- Narrative: Use plot sequence to locate details.
- Expository: Use outlines (hierarchical) or Cornell notes (problem-solution structures).
- Compare/Contrast: Use Venn diagrams or graphic organizers.
- General Structure: Use concept maps for relationships.
- Pay attention to how details relate to each other.
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Explore essential techniques for effective discussion and speech preparation. Learn how to engage in discussions with confidence by supporting your perspectives and utilizing various types of evidence. Additionally, understand the critical vocal qualities needed for impactful speaking.
