1. Rules of Engagement
Fishbowl Discussion

2. This is not a debate The objective is to
Learn from others and their ways of thinking /interpreting the sources/the world around them
Listen so that you can build off of each other
either take the discussion to a new level or know when a particular conversation has reached its furthest point and offer a new question
Base your discussion on a thorough understanding of all texts read
All responses must have a grounding of textual evidence

3. Stay on topic
You want to ask questions that clarify and further our understanding of the topic (Open-Ended & Text-to-Text), but you also MUST consider how these truths or fallacies work within our lives, our realities, and our futures (Universal Theme & World Connection).
As a group, you must FIRST develop an understanding/meaning of the TEXT, and only THEN can you discuss its application in your lives and the world around you

4. Nonverbal signs
You don’t need to raise your hand; just pay attention to when people have finished their thoughts and then add
Look for people who want to jump into the conversation, but may be timid. Perhaps say “John, it looks like you wanted to add to that point”
If people are starting to roll their eyes at you, consider that you’ve been taking too much.
Dominating the discussion doesn’t guarantee an A, often times it hurts your participation grade.

5. Participation Points 30 points
10 for your contribution inside the fishbowl
Add/build meaningfully
“Fluff” contributions = 0 credit
10 for your Outside Circle Note Format
10 for your Fish Bowl questions & other required materials (ticket in)

6. Ticket into class
You must have the following materials in class to be eligible to participate & earn points in the discussion:
6 typed questions, which follow the guidelines on the Fishbowl Question Writing Guide
Your textbook
Fiction/Nonfiction Compare/Contrast chart
Reading Notes for “Parable” and “Runner”
“Man in the Water”
Graphic Organizer for two articles we read today