1. Modified Value Line: An Anticipatory Activity by Katie Mason Image source: http://www.iammeek.com/2014/06/do-you-really-believe.htmlhttp://www.iammeek.com/2014/06/do-you-really-believe.html

2. What is a value line? It’s a Kagan Cooperative Learning Structure similar to an opinionnaire (Fisher et al., 2015, pp. 61-63) Students … Take a stand on (controversial) issues related to course content Discuss and defend their stance with peers Reflect on if/how their perspective shifts Use upcoming course content (e.g., readings/lessons) to further inform their stance

3. Let’s look at an example! Value Line Handout Value Line Handout for Deathwatch (1972) by Robb White

4. Value Lines in Other Content Areas Math: Similar and Congruent 1.Two polygons can be similar, even if they aren’t exactly the same. 2.Congruent polygons aren’t always the same shape. 3.All right angles are congruent. 4.We can use ratios to figure out of two figures are similar. 5.All squares are congruent. Science: Fracking 1.The major cause of earthquakes in Kansas is fracking. 2.Stopping fracking will lead to job loss and hurt the economy too much. 3.Oklahoma has more seismic activity than Kansas due to more drilling and oil production. https://lindseycain.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/anticipation-guide.pdf

5. Value Lines in Other Content Areas Social Studies: Bill of Rights 1.A society is safest when its laws are strictly enforced. 2.All citizens have a right to bear arms to protect themselves. 3.In times of war, the military should be able to use private property. 4.Free speech needs to be protected, even if it is against the government. Spanish: Compare/contrast with English 1.Spanish is more heavily inflected than English. 2.Spanish does not follow the same word order as English (subject, verb, object). 3.Spanish words are generally spelled the way they sound. Fisher et al., 2015, p. 21

6. Evaluating the (modified) Value Line Benefits Provocative topics engage even the most reluctant students Encourages multiple perspectives Fosters reflection as students reconsider and even revise their stances as they learn from their peers, the text, and course content Motivates students to tune in for facts, answers, etc. during the lesson Challenges/Considerations Discussion can get heated, so provide students with reminders about your expectations for productive dialogue (including how to disagree respectfully) prior small group discussion. Remind students that the point is to listen to and consider multiple viewpoints, not “win” an argument.

7. Jot Thought Take a moment to think about (and write down!) topics, concepts, etc. in your content area that would work well with this strategy. Jot down actual statements you might use in your content area too!

8. References Burke, J. (2000). Reading Reminders. New York: Boynton/Cook. Fisher, D., Brozo, W.G., Frey, N., & Ivey, G. (2015). 50 instructional routines to develop content literacy (3 nd ed.). Boston: Pearson. Knight, J. (2009). “Cooperating Learning: Instructional Coaching.” The Kansas Coaching Project. http://www.instructionalcoach.org/images/big4manuals/CooperativeLearningV1.2.pdf http://www.instructionalcoach.org/images/big4manuals/CooperativeLearningV1.2.pdf