Fishbowl Discussion Preparation
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet to prepare students for a fishbowl discussion, focusing on active listening, respectful dialogue, and evidence-based contributions.
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This worksheet will help you prepare for a Fishbowl Discussion. Read each section carefully and answer the questions to ensure you are ready to participate effectively.
What is a Fishbowl Discussion?
A Fishbowl Discussion is a structured conversation format where a small group of students (the 'inner circle') discusses a topic, while a larger group (the 'outer circle') observes and listens. The inner circle actively participates in the discussion, sharing ideas and evidence. The outer circle focuses on active listening, taking notes, and preparing to join the discussion or provide feedback.
1. In a fishbowl discussion, the students actively talking are in the circle.
2. Students in the outer circle are primarily responsible for and taking notes.
3. When participating in the inner circle, it's important to use from the text to support your ideas.
1. What is the primary role of a student in the 'outer circle' during a fishbowl discussion?
To interrupt the inner circle with new ideas
To actively listen and take notes on the discussion
To only talk when directly asked a question by the teacher
To plan what they will say without listening to others
2. When you are in the 'inner circle,' what is a key expectation for your contributions?
To only share opinions without evidence
To dominate the conversation and talk the most
To connect your ideas to the text and other speakers' points
To only agree with what others have said
Read the provided text (or recall the text discussed in class). Identify two main points or ideas you want to contribute to the discussion. For each point, find specific evidence from the text that supports it.
Point 1:
Evidence from text for Point 1:
Point 2:
Evidence from text for Point 2:
Read each statement and mark whether it is True or False regarding respectful discussion.
1. It is okay to interrupt someone if you have a really good idea you don't want to forget.
True
False
2. You should make eye contact with the speaker to show you are listening.
True
False
3. It's important to only talk about your own ideas and not refer to what others have said.
True
False
In your own words, explain how active listening contributes to a successful fishbowl discussion.