| 1. Students will watch a television program, (news
or documentary) and select a controversial topic. (An alternative approach is for the teacher to have questions
about controversial issues available to the students. Questions can be drawn from news or documentary programs.)
2.
In groups, students will analyze the topic and
decide and decide how the information will be collect to
get arguments on both sides of the issue.
Information sources include all of those listed on
the Guidelines Handout.
3. Students will identify and list the
major arguments on both sides of the issue and include
facts to back up their arguments.
Students should also consider possible outcomes and
effects on the general well being and quality of life in
their community.
4. Students will form their won opinion on
the issue. Teams
should reach a consensus.
Students should be able to describe the rationale
behind their opinion.
5.
Students will create a presentation to the rest
of the class that shares the pros and cons of their topic
and the consensus of the group.
6.
Students will create a brief report to accompany
the presentation including sections on the pros, cons and
their consensus opinion.
7. Students will make presentations to the class. |
