1. Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

2. What?
Working in pairs and then teams, you will explore an issue through opposing positions and try to reach a consensus or, at least, clarify where your differences lie.

3. Central Historical Question
Was Lincoln racist?

4. Discussion Norms Active listening Challenge ideas, not persons
Try your best to understand other position
Share the floor: each person in pair MUST have the opportunity to speak
No disagreeing until consensus-building

5. Sequence Form into teams (partner prep) Team A presentation
Team A presents
Restatement (by Pair B)
Team B presentation
Team B presents
Restatement (by Pair A)
Consensus-Building