Are People Free?: Using a Discussion Web to Engage in Meaningful Collaboration

This teaching idea addresses the pros and cons of discussion by analyzing the concept of utopia in a satire. Students collaborate in small groups to create a Discussion Web that addresses the question, "Are people equal?" Students engage in meaningful discussions analyzing all sides of their initial response, form a consensus, and present it to the class. Students then read "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and use supporting details to complete another Discussion Web that examines whether or not the people in the story are equal. Web-based graphic organizers, assessments, and extension activities are included.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 7 Hour(s)
Keywords: class discussion, equality, Harrison Bergeron, debate, utopia, vocabulary, discussion web, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., equal, Discussion Web, collaboration
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Virtual Manipulative,  Assessment,  Educational Software / Tool,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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