Question+Asking+Etiquette

Here are a few tips to help you have a great connection.

 * Group students to ask questions.** Each group should have 3-10 questions (in case another school asks the question). It will work best if during the conference the groups come up to the mic together.


 * The format** should be something like this:
 * Student 1 : "Hello my name is Kerri."
 * Student 2: "Hello my name is John."
 * Student 1 or 2: "Our question is...."


 * Students should stay at the mic** until Rusty or the expert finishes answering their question. The student can then give Rusty a quick "Thank you!" and move to the next group. This procedure will allow all students "on camera" time, even if they don't get to ask a question. In addition it gets all students involved, and takes away some of the pressure students feel standing at the mic alone.


 * While others are asking questions**, the teacher should get the next students ready. Students should be ready & standing at the mic when your turn comes. We don't want to waste our experts time, so have them ready at the mic or lined up at the mic. You don't have to move fast but be organized.


 * Everyone should listen carefully** to make sure their question (or some variation of it) isn't asked by another student. Please try not to ask questions twice.


 * It's a great idea to have questions written** on index cards or sentence strips for younger students. You may think students will remember the questions, but there is nothing like stage fright to clear your mind!

**Try to avoid sheets of paper** as the rustling is picked up by the very sensitive microphones and can be a distraction.
Rusty Garrett KWTX-TV P.O. Box 2636 Waco, TX 76702
 * Writing a "Thank You" letter to Rusty:**

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