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Structured Controversy Enter Title Here

Structured Controversy Enter Title Here. Introduction to the Structured Controversy. Overview How a Structured Controversy works. The two major controversial positions. Learning Expectations What you should know or be able to do after the lesson is completed. Assessment

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Structured Controversy Enter Title Here

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  1. Structured ControversyEnter Title Here

  2. Introduction to the Structured Controversy Overview • How a Structured Controversy works. • The two major controversial positions. Learning Expectations • What you should know or be able to do after the lesson is completed. Assessment • How your performance will be evaluated. Grouping • How opposing groups will be formed. Norms Round One Round Two Round Three

  3. Norms of Conduct for a Structured Controversy • The purpose of a structured debate is not to beat the opposing team but to achieve consensus through listening and compromise. • Be critical of people’s ideas not the people themselves. • During this large group forum, only one person can speak at a time. • No interruptions are permitted when arguments are being presented. • Paraphrase often to check that you clearly understand another person’s statement. • Every person on the team should speak during the debate. • All time limits must be strictly enforced. Introduction Round One Round Two Round Three

  4. Round One: Enter Title 1. Understand the Position: 15-20 minutes. • Each team reviews the information package and prepares compelling arguments that support the position to which they have been assigned. 2. Present the Position: 6-10 minutes. • Each team offers its opinions and arguments. The other team listens carefully without interruption. 3. Open Discussion Forum: 5 minutes. • During this stage students ask clarifying questions, look for evidence, and search for meaning. Introduction Norms Round Two Round Three

  5. Round Two: Enter Title 1. Switch Positions: 5 minutes. • Students physically shift into the seats formerly occupied by the other team. • Teams develop an argument for the opposite perspective. 2. Present the Position: 6 minutes. • Each team offers opinions and arguments while the other team listens carefully without interruption. 3. Open Discussion Forum: 2 minutes. • Students ask clarifying questions, look for evidence, and search for meaning. Introduction Norms Round One Round Three

  6. Round Three: Enter Title Reach Consensus: 5 minutes. • Both teams meet to reach a single, mutually acceptable position. • Write the compromise position on the board or on chart paper. Introduction Norms Round One Round Two

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