Objective:
Warm-up:
Step 1: Introduction
What is Deliberation?
Deliberation teaches people how to cooperatively discuss controversial issues by carefully considering multiple perspectives and searching for consensus.
Why are we Deliberating?
Talking across differences helps create an informed citizenry, which is essential to a democratic society. By learning to weigh evidence, consider competing views, form an opinion, articulate that opinion, and respond to those who disagree, we expand our knowledge. We work cooperatively toward a policy that benefits our community.
Step 2: Careful Reading
- Access the Article in the Resource Folder for this Week
Classwork:
The Deliberation Question:
Should hate speech be banned in our democracy?
Assigned Roles:
Tables 1, 4, 6 = Yes, hate speech should be banned in our democracy.
Tables 2, 3, 5, 7 = No, hate speech should not be banned in our democracy.
Step 4(a): With your table, select and record two reasons supporting your initial side.
Do NOT advance beyond Step 4 because we will engage in role reversal & whole group discussion tomorrow.