Question

sharon must give an informative presentation to a group of teenagers about cultivating earthworms for use in home gardening. which of the following is the best approach she could take?
a. she could begin with a funny story about her adventures as a young girl digging up worms with her father and all the wonderful things he taught her about gardening.
b. she could give a lengthy and detailed lecture about all the major gardening techniques and show several graphs demonstrating the benefits of cultivating earthworms.
c. she could bring in actual worms for the audience to handle and observe, and actual soil samples for them to touch and smell.
d. both a. and c. would be effective approaches for sharon to take.

Explanation:

Teenagers respond well to engaging, relatable, and hands-on content. Option a uses a personal, funny story to build connection and interest. Option c offers interactive, sensory learning which is engaging for this age group. Option b's lengthy lecture with graphs is too formal and less engaging for teens. Combining a and c creates an effective, multi-faceted approach.

Answer:

d. Both a. and c. would be effective approaches for Sharon to take.