Question

In a discussion, Peter shares his opinion about playing in the marching band: "Everyone should join the marching band! Making music with my friends is a lot of fun, and it improves my focus and attention in school.”

Which fact best supports Peter's opinion?

Students who listen to music while completing homework are often distracted.
Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.
Marching bands usually include woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Marching bands were originally part of the military, used to direct troops on the battlefield.

In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio.”

Which fact best supports Kate’s opinion?

Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.
Injured athletes use ballet as part of a physical therapy recovery plan.
Concentration, which encourages mental strength, is an important part of ballet.
Doctors recommend ballet to patients suffering from back pain and arthritis.

Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Choose four answers.

reading and reviewing the materials
ignoring and dismissing questions
focusing exclusively on one viewpoint
bringing notes to the discussion
supporting opinions with evidence
responding thoughtfully to others

Answer 1

1) Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.

2) Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.

3) Four actions:
- reading and reviewing the materials
- bringing notes to the discussion
- supporting opinions with evidence
- responding thoughtfully to others