In this assignment, you will have a discussion with at least two peers. Your discussion will be planned on a topic that all participants have read about and researched. You will then write an evaluation to reflect on your experiences with planning, speaking, and listening. You will complete the assignment by submitting your response.
Assignment instructions
Step 1: Work collaboratively to set discussion rules and guidelines.
Meet with other participants before the discussion to develop a plan.
Confirm that the team knows the topic and text(s) that will be the basis of the discussion.
Set clear goals with the team that include deadlines for preparation, the schedule of the discussion, the length of the discussion, and the roles of each discussion member.
Decide, with the aid of a teacher or other adult, how the role of the moderator will function.
Determine the audience and the purpose of the discussion.
Decide on the formality of the discussion and rules for consensus, vote-taking, and presentation of alternate viewpoints.
Step 2: Prepare your evidence.
Read the text and research from additional sources so that you thoroughly understand the topic.
Gather facts, examples, and anecdotes about the topic, making sure to cite your sources.
Determine your viewpoint based on your opinion of the facts you have gathered.
Take notes to organize your viewpoint with evidence that supports each main idea.
Research definitions for any terms and concepts you plan to present during the discussion.
