Talking Respectfully About Hard Topics
6th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can participate in a respectful discussion about a challenging topic by listening to others and sharing my ideas.
Practice Questions
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1. What does it mean to engage in civil discourse?
2. Why is it important to listen actively when someone is sharing their opinion, especially if you disagree with it?
3. Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with someone. How could you have used civil discourse strategies to handle the situation better?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Civil Discourse Online: A Conversation With Cameron Kasky
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