Small Group Dynamics

What is the ideal number of people in a small group discussion?

• 2-3

• 4-6

• 7-9

• 10-12

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why is it important to listen to others in a small group?

• To learn new things

• To wait for your turn to speak

• To show respect

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What should you do if you disagree with someone in your group?

• Interrupt them immediately

• Wait for them to finish and then politely state your opinion

• Ignore their comment

• Change the subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How can you encourage shy members to participate in the discussion?

• By asking them direct questions

• By speaking louder

• By ignoring them

• By talking about yourself more

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is a good way to start a small group discussion?

• By stating the rules

• By introducing a topic

• By assigning roles

• By taking a vote on what to discuss

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What role can help keep the group on track?

• The joker

• The note-taker

• The timekeeper

• The distractor

What should you do if the group discussion goes off-topic?

• Let it continue

• Politely steer it back to the topic

• Tell a joke

• Leave the group

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why is it important to have a leader in a small group?

• To make all the decisions

• To keep the group organized

• To do all the talking

• To take all the credit

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is a benefit of working in a small group?

• You can get more attention

• You can share ideas

• You can learn from others

• All of the above

How should decisions be made in a small group?

• By the leader only

• By majority vote

• By consensus

• By random choice