4 Corners

Is used to differentiate students based on their position on a specific statement/problem (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree).
Draws out students' opinions and encourages academic arguments.

Post four pieces of paper in the four corners of the classroom.
Write a topic/statement/position on the board.
Have students move to the corner that best matches their position (strongly agree, somewhat agree, stongly disagree, somewhat disagree)
If social cliques are a problem, have students write answers on a card first in order to ensure honest responses/reactions.
Each corner will have two minutes to discuss and solidify their common reasoning/logic.
Each group selects a spokesperson to express the group's position - they will have 30 seconds to express thoughts concisely and persuade their classmates, while they listen intently.
After the first corner presents, invite those who have been persuaded to move to the appropriate corner.
Direct each group to present their group's position in turn. Allow students to move to the appropriate corners if they have changed their minds.

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