How do I do it?

Preparation for class:

§         Collect the four signs provided:  strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree.

§         Make a transparency of the three statements and the journaling statements if using an overhead projector.         

In the classroom:

§         Place the four signs in one of each of the four corners or separate parts of the room and set up projector.

§         Review the following rules with the students:

1.       After each statement, determine the sign which best describes your perspective, and move to it.  Do not stand between any of them.

2.       Briefly explain your choice – one sentence only.

3.       Do not talk during the activity.

§         Reveal the first statement. Randomly call on students to explain their choice.  At any time during this process, participants can change corners if they change their minds.  After a number of students have given a variety of opinions, reveal the next statement.

§         When all the statements are discussed, students reflect on the activity through a journal entry, responding to the Four Corners Activity journaling statements on the overhead.

§         After students complete their reflections, share their thoughts with a partner.

§         Discuss with the whole class.