Question

regina hi, everyone. today we are here to make some decisions about the homecoming dance. most importantly, we need to pick a theme and a location. i know you came prepared with suggestions and ideas, so let’s begin with location. angel? angel so, our budget for the dance is $2,500—this includes the money we raised during the car wash last week. it will have to pay for the entertainment, the space, decorations, and refreshments. lola raises her hand to be recognized. regina yes, lola? lola i was thinking that the school gym might be the most cost - effective option. we dont have to spend money on the venue and can put the money into the decorations instead to really transform it. i compared venues across town, and many of them would cost between $500 and $1,200 to rent for one night. how should the moderator of the group respond to donnies comment? ○ she should ask him to leave the discussion and direct the group to continue without him. ○ she should make sure the others take note of his idea and point of view on the topic. ○ she should provide the facts that help to support his opinion for the location of the dance. ○ she should remind him of the rules for discussion and ask him to provide supporting information.

Explanation:

In a group discussion for decision - making (like planning a homecoming dance), the moderator's role is to ensure productive and rule - following discussion. Option A is inappropriate as asking someone to leave is extreme. Option B is not the moderator's main task (the moderator isn't there to make others note ideas but to manage the discussion). Option C: the moderator's job isn't to support an individual's opinion with facts but to ensure the discussion follows rules and has valid input. Option D: the moderator should remind Donnie (assuming Donnie made a comment without following rules or providing support) of discussion rules and ask for supporting info, which is a proper way to guide the discussion.

Answer:

D. She should remind him of the rules for discussion and ask him to provide supporting information.