Hang a sign on each of the 4 walls in the classroom: Agree, Disagree, Strongly Agree, Strongly Disagree. You make a strong statement (e.g. Hunting is a great sport). The students decide which wall fits their opinion and move to stand at that wall. Have an active listening/debate session. Students must include: What is your opinion based on? What support evidence do you have? Who has influenced your opinion and why? Has listening to anyone today affected your opinion?
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