Discussion+Group+Summative+Articles

Below you will find the articles you may use for your discussion and to form your opinion on the "hero" you've been given. You must decide whether they are a hero or not based on the texts. Please answer these questions below as well to help you develop your opinion. In addition, write down any questions you have or would like to debate about the "hero" with your discussion group.

What qualities does this person have to make them not a hero? What information do you have to support this? What is the most convincing or strongest fact or example that proves your position? What is the argument for this person being a hero? What information supports this? What qualities could you give them and support with evidence? How can you prove that the opposition is incorrect? What questions can you ask during the discussion to people who agree with you? What questions can you ask to people who disagree with you?

@Lance Armstrong

@Thomas Jefferson

@Landis Floyd

@Andrew Jackson

@Jesse Owens

@Marion Jones

The FCAs below are how you will be graded within your group: __Discussion FCAs:__ 1. Be prepared to participate in discussion. 5pts (collecting notes) 2. Positively contribute to the group’s understanding with specific or additional facts or opinions.Move the discussion forward with meaningful contributions. (Responds with specific information, asks meaningful questions, or builds on others’ ideas at least 3 times.) 15 pts (5 pts for each contribution) 3. Use appropriate and respectful discussion skills. (Use eye contact, listen rather than interrupt, acknowledge or support others’ ideas, use appropriate volume, and stay focused.) 5 pts (1 pt each) Total: 25 pts

Do not forget: You will be evaluating each other as well!