Performance 4 - Panel Discussion Activity (20%)

 Performance 4 - Panel Discussion Activity (20%)

Introduction: For your final performance evaluation, you will do individual research about a topic realated to future effects of a social problem and use the information you found to participate in a group discussion about the topic.

• Learning Objective: Use evidence from individual research in order to contribute to a 20 minute group round table discussion on a topic selected by the group related to a social problem.

• Evaluation Rubric: CLICK HERE to see the rubric for this performance. 

Instructions: In class you decided on a topic for this panel discussion. Now you need to do some research to prepare for your participation. Go to your learning journal and take notes in the table. You can use these notes during the discussion as a guide. However, you are NOT allowed to simply read your notes. You must speak spontaneously! Your discussion must last 20 minutes and follow the stages below.

The Panel Discussion

• Part 1: Opening
• The panel discussion begins by definding the problem and analyzing its extent. 
• What is the problem exactly?
• Who or what is effected?
• How big of a problem is it?

• Part 2: Analysis
• The panel discussion then analyzes the potential causes and effects of the problem.
• Why does the problem exist?
• Are there any other contributing factors?
• What are the effects of the problem on the individual?
• What are the effects of the problem on society?
• Whata are some possible long term future effects?

• Part 3: Looking Forward
• The panel discusses and evaluates potential solutions to the problem.
• How can the problem be fixed?
• What can individuals do?
• What should families do?
• What can society do?
• If it is not possible to completely eliminate the problem, how can it be reduced? 

• Part 4: Concluding Statements
• The panel discussion finishes with a summary of the points made and some final comments.

Useful Phrases

You can use some of these phrases to help you participate in the panel discussion.

Introducing Ideas:

• First of all...
• I wanted to share something...
• I'd like to say...

Adding Detail:

• For example...
• Another thing is...
• We can also say...

Referencing Sources:

• According to X...
• In a report I read by X, they said...

Expressing Agreement:

• That's right!
• I totally agree.
• I hear what you're saying.

Expressing Disagreement:

• I disagree...
• I have a differnt opinion about that.

Expressing Uncertainty:

• I'm not really sure about that.
• I have no idea.
• It's difficult to say.