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Answer 1

Language Arts is a subject that is a matter of opinions. Grade of a paper can vary and depends on what the teacher is looking for. Instead of a Closed Conversation, Grace could share that she had worked hard and thought the paper was good; then asked why she got a D and listened to what her teacher had to say.

Answer 2

given Closed Conversation:

Start by talking / You were so unfair to me. I deserve an A.

Assume you know / You gave me a bad grade because you don't like me

Share nothing / I don't care what you say.

 

change conversation to an Open Conversation:

Start by Listening /  I would like to hear what you think of my paper.

Assume You Don't Know /  I worked really hard and do not know how I can do better.

Share Your Thoughts /  I thought my paper was good.

so the conversation goes like "I thought my paper was good. I worked really hard and do not know how I can do better. I would like to hear what you think of my paper."