Do 2. Written/Oral Response Question: Read the excerpt. How does the author attempt to convince the reader?

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I was amazed by how well the students had been trained at group discussion, using a talking and

listening method they call "Step Up/Step Back." "Let me build on what Shazzarda was saying..." one

student would say. If a member of the group had been silent for a few minutes, somebody would pull

her in: "Maybe Essence is the best person to explain that..." I was struck by their kindness toward

one another. Most of the time character is not an individual accomplishment. It emerges through

joined hearts and souls, and in groups.