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?

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.