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People play different roles within a group. Students will increase their ability to take turns speaking in a discussion group, and practice listening to others in the group. An old tennis ball or a larger ball with a face painted on it, preferably in indelible ink. Use with any class discussion. Students not only learn to take turns with this technique, they also learn to participate in a discussion without a teacher's direction. This technique can be used in any class discussion or in small group0 discussion. When the small group discussions are held simultaneously, give each group a "conversation ball." LESSON CAPSULE Introduce the "conversation ball." Tell the students that when the discussion starts, only the person holding the ball is allowing to speak. When that person is finished he/she may pass it to someone else who has his/her hand raised. The object of the game is to ensure that everyone who wants to speak gets a chance to do so. Practice the technique by using a topic of your choice, or select one of the following topics:
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