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Grade 4 English Language Speaking / Listening - Discussion Preparations
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In order for small group discussions to be effective, there are certain things students need to do to prepare for them. One way a student can prepare is by reading about the discussion topic before coming to class. They can also take notes on the topic. Then they can refer to the notes if they forget something about the topic. 

Grade 4 English Language Speaking / Listening - Discussion Preparations
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1. In a small discussion tomorrow, the students will be discussing new information in a small group. The new information can be found on a website and consists of several pages. What should the students do to prepare?
2. As Kim wakes up this morning, she realizes she did not read the information for English class. Her assignment was to read the chapter so she would be prepared for the discussion. What should she do?
3. For a group discussion tomorrow, a goal of what should be accomplished should be set. Each group may have a different goal. Who should decide on the group's goal for a discussion?
4. Before the small group discussion, the students need to move so that they can see each other. How should they arrange their chairs to see and hear each member of their group?
5. Another small discussion about the novel will be in a few days. The students will be discussing how certain words are used in chapter 5. How should the students prepare for the group discussion?
6. Since tomorrow your class will be having a small group discussion, you want to prepare for it. At the end of the discussion, the group must have the worksheet completed that was distributed at the beginning of the class period. What is the best thing you can do before tomorrow to prepare for the discussion?
7. Ms. Johnson gives her students the following question.
Why should people be honest?
The students in her class will be discussing this question in a small group. How can her students prepare for this discussion?
8. For tomorrow's discussion, the teacher has told you that you are the leader. She has also told the class that there will be many things that have to be done during the discussion tomorrow. What should you do as the leader to prepare for this discussion?
9. Ms. Reynolds tells her class that they will be in a small group discussion tomorrow. They will discuss how the characters change in the book they just finished reading. What is one thing the students can do to prepare for this small group discussion?
10. Ms. Thompson tells her class that they will have a discussion about the topic below.
Topic: What do you think is the best pet to have?
What should her students do to prepare for this discussion?