Performance Task: Talkin’ ‘bout Heroes

Fishbowl Style…

What is a fishbowl conversation?

A fishbowl conversation is just what it sounds like. It’s all about changing the format of a discussion so everyone gets a

chance to participate in a meaningful, quality conversation.

THE SET UPTwo Circles:

Inner circle: The speakersOuter circle: The listeners

THE RULES• Only the people in the inner circle may speak.

• The people in the outer circle listen until it is their turn to be in the inner circle.– (This means everyone participates in both circles by the end of the class)

Your Task: Persuade others that your hero should be nominated for ISM hero of

the year..INNER CIRCLE (Speakers)• Opening Statements

– No one can speak until all statements are finished!• Open Discussion

OUTER CIRCLE (Listeners)• Note the important points the speakers make.• How tools of persuasion used?• Who was the best advocate for their hero? – Why do you think this?

• Questions?

Your Assessment: Speakers

STRUCTURING IDEAS AND QUESTIONS

The speaker…

Develops clear main ideas with concise, relevant supporting details while talking about their hero

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

The speaker…

Expresses a clear point of view with relevant supporting connections when answering questions from their peers about their hero.

JUSTIFYING AND SUMMARIZING OPINIONS

The speaker…

Gives a convincing oral presentation concisely summarizing and clearly justifying their personal opinions about their hero using relevant supporting details.

USING PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE AND TOOLS

The speaker…

Creatively and skillfully uses tools of persuasion in an effective and imaginative mannerCreatively and skillfully uses language of persuasion in an effective and imaginative manner

Your Assessment: Listeners

EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTENT

The listener…

clearly understands and relays the important moments of a hero and any relevant, supportive evidence highlighted by the speaker. critically analyzes the discussion and writes a creative, thoughtful response of their reflections.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PERSUASION

The listener…

correctly identifies multiple tools of persuasion and effectively explains how they impact and/or shape the speaker’s ideas.

TRANSDICIPLANARY SKILLS

The listener…

independently and consistently uses active listening skills in whole and small group settings.

Your task today:

• Start preparing for Fishbowls!• Tools and language of persuasion• Opening statements

• ONE notecard – no bigger than your face!

• We will do a practice run in our last class meeting this week.

Fishbowl Fundamentals:Speakers• Only one person speaks at a time.

– In order to speak, you need to use strategies like body language and eye contact to let others know you want a turn

• Only say meaningful things– P.E.E!

• Point/Evidence/Explanation

• Be respectful in your comments and questions• Utilize persuasive language whenever possible!

Listeners• Listen actively, listen carefully, listen critically

– Make notes of important points– Analyze what the speakers are saying and how they are saying it

• Do you agree? Disagree? Why or why not?