Graded+Discussion+Directions

Graded Discussion – Chinese Dynasties WHI H, Ms. Ross (50 quiz points) Directions: 1. Ms. Ross will assign you of the 5 major Chinese dynasties to further research and support in a discussion about the most successful Chinese dynasty. 2. Considering your assigned dynasty, create a set of criteria (at least 3) that should be used when determining the success of a dynasty and prepare an argument that proves your assigned dynasty meets those criteria. Be sure to include factual information (referencing specific sources will earn you more points) and reference the other dynasties. Be prepared to defend your dynasty against criticism from other discussion members as well. 3. Draft an opening statement to make at the beginning of the graded discussion that presents your case in a nutshell (paragraph summary of the criteria for success and how your dynasty achieves those criteria). 4. The discussion will occur in two rounds. In one round you will be making your argument and in the other you will be listening and evaluating a peer on his/her discussion skills (rubric to follow). 5. You will receive up to 15 quiz points for your notes and up to 35 quiz points for your discussion.

Rules: [|Fishbowl discussion rules]

Additional ideas (except #5): [|Civil discussion guidelines]

Setup: [|Fishbowl seating]

Steps: 1. As a class, go over rules and discussion format, and grading. 2. Meet in groups based on your dynasty. Share ideas, see how you are a like and different, decide who will start on the inner circle. 3. Match up with a peer to evaluate and be evaluated by (teacher will assign). 4. Get into fishbowl seating arrangement. 5. Begin inner circle discussion - each student gives opening statement, a volunteer begins and afterwards calls on the next speaker (hand raised or not). Teacher and peers evaluate as the discussion progresses.

Grading: Rubric: