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Phineas Gage: Four Corners Discussion Strategy Lesson PlanPhineas Gage: Four Corners Discussion Strategy Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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2012
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Phineas Gage: Four Corners Discussion Strategy

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How far do your pupils think we should go in the name of science? Class members respond to questions relating to chapter three of Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science and then participate in a four corners discussion. Close with a final response to the big question.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

phineas gage: a gruesome but true story about brain science, phineas gage, john fleischman, bioethics, ethics, discussion skills

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • These questions, especially the two that relate more directly to Phineas Gage's story, could prove to be effective essay questions

Classroom Considerations

  • The final question may prove to be too controversial for a middle school classroom

Pros

  • Step-by-step instructions for this discussion style are included
  • The student worksheet is provided

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.1.a W.7.1.a W.8.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a

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