Question

MS. FONG: Let’s take a look at page 50. What does the author mean when he writes, "The sounds of the leaves rustling in the wind soothed Tyler’s aching heart"?

ALICIA: Tyler is feeling homesick because he is spending his first significant piece of time away from home during his first year of college.
HECTOR: Good point! Also, the home Tyler grew up in was in the north woods. Because of this, he most likely grew up listening to rustling leaves.
DANI: I agree. In fact, on the previous page, the author writes about how Tyler "always loved the fall colors and the fresh air of the woods."
Which clues indicate that the students are engaged in a formal discussion? Check all that apply.
The students shift the topic to discuss personal matters.
The students are answering a question posed by the teacher.
The students brought the book under discussion to use as a resource.
The students are able to engage in discussion without previous knowledge.
The students are discussing an academic topic that requires thoughtful preparation.

Answer 1

The students are engaged in a formal discussion because they are answering a question posed by the teacher and referring to the book as a resource.

Step-by-step explanation:

The students are discussing an academic topic that requires thoughtful preparation. The clue indicating this is that they are answering a question posed by the teacher, who asks them to interpret a specific passage from a book (page 50). Additionally, they bring the book under discussion to use as a resource, referring to a previous page for context.