Structured Academic Controversy

The Frightful First World War

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfxrTD-kPps

WHAT YOU’RE DOING NOW(PREPARING)WHAT YOUR GETTING1. YES or NO SHEET2. ORGANIZER

•Read through arguments on your side of the yes or no sheet•Choose top 3 and put them on your organizer•TALK over with you side which is best three•Prepare to discuss your top three with the other side.•Choose a representative from your pair

WHAT YOU’RE DOING NOW(SHARING)

1. Supporters will present their statement in 2 minutes, placing emphasize on the strongest point. You are trying to convince the other side of your points.

2. The detractors will have an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions about what was said. NOT debating, just trying to clear up factual information.

3. Detractors will present their argument in 2 minutes, placing emphasize on the strongest point.

4. The supporters will have an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions about what was said.

ROUND 2--Reverse Positions

BUILD CONSENSUS

1.Come back together as a whole group and see if there is any broader consensus among groups.

2. Fill out constructed response sheet.