Was The Reign of Terror Justified? A Four Corner Discussion

Instructions: In this activity, you are asked to take a position on a topic and defend it At the same time you are required to listen to the positions of others. If your opinion changes we are encouraged to change it

Procedure: Take a position Reasoning and writing Form a like-minded Group Form position statement Present statements to whole class Rebuttals If opinions are changed/change groups

TOPIC Was the French Reign of Terror Justified?

Choose a position I strongly agree that the French Reign of Terror was justified because … I somewhat agree that the French Reign of Terror was justified because … I strongly disagree that the French Reign of Terror was justified because … I somewhat disagree that the French Reign of Terror was justified because …

Reasoning and writing Write down your position and your reasoning on a piece of paper; it can be in outline or bullet points form Be sure to use evidence and examples from your research to back up your reasoning

Form a like-minded Group Go to the corner of the group where a placard with your position has been placed to join with others sharing your opinion Share your writing with the others and collaborate on a single consensus statement

Present Statements To Class Position Statement Rebuttals Response to Rebuttals

Reappraisal If, after listening to discussion, your position has changed, change your position