"Respect for opinions is not an easy art at all. It requires
self-esteem, self-control, sensitivity, tolerance, fairness, and
generosity." --Dr. Forni
Activities:
- Draw an imaginary line down the center of the room. Ask some
of the following questions, and ask students with similar likes group
together on one side of the line and other students group together on
the other. Ask another question and "regroup." The game continues
until it is clear that although you may disagree with someone on one
question, you may agree with them on another. Some sample questions:
Do you like daises or roses? Skis or a snowboard? Baked or fried? A
campfire or a fireplace? Blocks or legos? Sandals or shoes? Fleece
or leather? Shade or sun? Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck? Plain cone or
waffle cone? Bunk bed or twin bed? (EM)
- Ask for two
volunteers to be expert reviewers. The two reviewers should be given
one minute each to communicate why the liked or disliked a book, movie,
tv show, game, etc. Reviewers must take oposing views. After each
reviewer has given his review, have the reviewers switch sides.
They'll have one minute a piece to argue their new views. Which view
was it easier to argue? Did switching sides help you to understand
your oponent's argument? (Great Group Games)
Discussion questions:
- How do you disagree with someone without disrespecting their opinions?
- How does respecting others' opinions help us to be more civil?
Books:
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