1. Structured Academic Controversy
A small group discussion routine that is designed to push you to consider multiple perspectives and find evidence to support your inferences
NOT a debate – it is a discussion
Work with a partner in a group of 4

2. Procedure
A’s – Identify the best reason, with evidence, why the individual is responsible for problems in society.
B’s – Identify the best reason, with evidence,
why society is responsible for problems in society.
Share out with your partners and record their answers.
Switch perspectives. A’s – identify another reason why society is responsible. B’s – identify another reason why the individual is responsible.
Share out and record answers. The chart in your note taker should now be completed.