Question

Andy is speaking in front of a group of middle school students. He notices they are fidgeting, chatting and texting each other, and a few of them appear to be asleep. Which of the following should he try in order to better engage his audience?
a.
acknowledge they may disagree with what he is saying, but invite them to try to see it from a different point of view
b.
repeat what he said in different words, and give a few more examples
c.
speak a bit more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around a bit more
d.
consider the students’ diversity more carefully by asking a few “what if” questions


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Speak more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around — these immediate, energetic tactics are most likely to recapture middle-schoolers' attention.