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Exploring My Opinion. Objective: To set a context for the study of thematic concepts in TKMB by defending and discussing opinions with supporting evidence by conducting philosophical chairs. Quickwrite.
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Exploring My Opinion Objective: To set a context for the study of thematic concepts in TKMB by defending and discussing opinions with supporting evidence by conducting philosophical chairs
Quickwrite • When you have a disagreement with a friend, how does it sound? What does it look like? Who gets to talk and when? Who gets to have the last word? • What about: • a disagreement between a teacher • a debate between presidential candidates • a conflict between coworkers
Reflect • How do people handle disagreements or arguments differently? Why might this be a problem when communicating differences?
Anticipation Guide • Think about the first statement and whether you agree or disagree • Explain why you believe this statement to be accurate or inaccurate • Give a specific example for support and clarification • Move to the side of the room you most affiliate with (no fence sitters) • You may change sides during the discussion
Protocol for Discussion • Move to the side of the room agree most with • Huddle and share your rationale and evidence • One speaker at a time • You will not be able to speak again until three other people have shared • Wait to be called on • Do not speak over other students
Protocol for Discussion • Paraphrase and be respectful • While you believe…have you considered… • Your perspective is… • Despite… • I reject…because • I’m aware that… • Furthermore… or However… • Corresponding with… • Contradictory to…
Argumentative Writing Prompt • On a separate sheet of paper write an essay in which you support your position and understanding on one of the statements discussed. • Hook the reader by providing background information and your understanding of the statement • State your claim clearly so that the reader understands your position on the statement • Evidence/Support/Rationale—Be sure to provide an example from your own experience and an example from the discussion. • Counterclaim states why somebody disagrees with your and may provide an example • Refutation should explain why the counterclaim is incorrect or should not be accepted. • Call to action or conclusion should ask the reader to think, believe, or act or consider the position you have presented.