Rules for Small Group Discussion 7th & 8th

1. Group Discussion

2. Group
Discussion:
The Basics
 You will be paired into groups of 4 BASED ONYOUR CLASSTEAM!
 You will be assigned questions to respond to before the
discussion.These questions will become your conversations
topics.
 One person will be assigned in each team to read the questions for
the group and keep track of the other group members'
contributions.
 Your discussion will last 10 minutes.
 When the discussion is over we will talk about how you think it
went.

3. Step-by-step
Instructions
 1.You will sit with your assigned group and make sure ALL
materials are laid out in front of you.
 2.When the timer starts, the group leader will ask the first
question.
 3. After the question is asked the other group members will begin
discussing the question together. MORETHAN ONE PERSON
SHOULD BE RESPONDINGTO EACH QUESTION.
 4.While the group members are speaking, the group leader will be
keeping a tally of how many times each member contributes.
 5. Group members are expected to ask "follow up questions."
 6.When the conversation has ended on a certain question, move
to the next one.
 7.THE CONVERSATION SHOULD BE GOING UNTILTIME IS UP!

4. Group
Discussion:
TheYAAAS
and nah's.
YAAASSSSSS!
 Having conversations with
your group.
 Including your other group
members
 STAYING ONTOPIC
 Considering other group
members' opinions even if
they are different from ours.
 Talking for the whole 10
minutes.
NAH.
 Reading your answers to the
question off of your sheet.
 Talking over, or ignoring
group members. Or move on
without asking group
members their opinions
 Cutting up, Gossiping, or
talking about things OTHER
than the topic at hand.
 Telling other group members
they are dumb because we
disagree with them.
 Sitting in awkward silence for
10 minutes.

5. Accountable-
talk.
 In a discussion it is important that EVERYONE is contributing.
Great ways to make sure that everyone is involved is to direct
questions to them.
 EXAMPLES
 "I agree with Drake because...."
 "Iggy, I understand your point, but I think..."
 "What do you think about that Beyonce?"
 "What is your opinion Slagathor?"
 "I'm not sure I understand what you mean,Wiz Kalifa, can you
explain further?"

6. Rubric:
 Each group leader will be keeping track of the following during
discussion:
 1. How many times you answered a question.
 2. How many times you used "accountable talk" questions.
 3. If you made eye contact with your group members while you
discussed.
 4. If you were engaged or disconnected from the group during
discussion.

7. IMPORTANT
INFO:
 Group leaders are still expected to turn in a question sheet. Also,
while you are encouraged to contribute to the discussion, it is not
mandatory.Your points will come from you giving an accurate
score to your peers.
 While this round is not going to be graded based on your
performance/contribution, it is worth 20 participation points.
 We will be doing group discussions like this FREQUENTLY so this is
your practice round. DOYOUR BEST!
 DON'T FREAK OUT.This is just practice. Chill.
 If I catch you goofing off OR being disrespectful to other group
members:
 1 time: - 5 points
 2 times: -10 points
 3 times:YOUWILL RECEIVEA ZERO.