1. Was The Reign of Terror Justified?
A Four Corner Discussion

2. 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

3. 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

4. TOPIC
Was the French Reign of Terror Justified?

5. 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 …

6. 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

7. 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

8. Present Statements To Class
Position Statement
Rebuttals
Response to Rebuttals

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