Lesson 5: Evaluating Discourse and Reflecting on Growth
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to evaluate the quality of discourse and reflect on their growth as discussion participants.
What makes discourse effective?
How can discussion be improved?
What responsibilities do participants have moving forward?
Reflection
Discourse quality
Growth
Civic responsibility
D1.INQ.10.9–12 – Communicate conclusions through discussion and reflection
D2.CIV.7.9–12 – Apply democratic principles to evaluation of civic processes
D2.CIV.10.9–12 – Analyze the impact of participation on democratic systems
Evaluative writing
Self-assessment
Synthesizing experiences
Students reflect on discussion performance and complete the Deliberation and Debate Portfolio.
DOK Level: 4
Connections to civic participation beyond school
Discussion of dialogue in adulthood
“Good discourse means consensus”
“Reflection is unnecessary”
Multiple reflection formats
Guided prompts
Choice in evidence of growth
Completed Deliberation and Debate Portfolio
Final reflective writing
Reflection guides
Discussion rubrics
Student artifacts