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Rowena is terribly nervous about a class discussion scheduled for the next day. She would rather not participate, but her teacher has made it clear that he is expecting every student to make a meaningful contribution to the discussion. What is the best way for Rowena to be a good participant?

Rowena should form her own agenda for the discussion and make sure to discuss it.
Rowena should decide what about the topic is meaningful to her, and find a good time to speak up.
Rowena should overcompensate for her nervousness by coming on aggressively.
Rowena should listen to everyone else and only speak up when she absolutely agrees with them.

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Rowena should decide what about the topic is meaningful to her, and find a good time to speak up.

Why: choosing a point that matters to her makes her contribution authentic and manageable. Looking for a natural pause or asking a brief question lets her participate without dominating or forcing an unrelated agenda. Practical tips: prepare a short remark or question in advance, practice it once or twice, and aim for a concise turn (one or two sentences).