structured academic controversy: Use this sheet to prepare for your issue discussion.

Issue Question:

My Assigned Position:

1st Argument:

Reasoning and Evidence:

2nd Argument:

Reasoning and Evidence:

3rd Argument:

Reasoning and Evidence:

predicting opposing arguments:

1.
2.

opposing team arguments (summarize with given evidence)

1st

2nd

3rd

What points from both sides can your group agree upon?

What points from the discussion still divide your group?

Reflect: In a well-developed paragraph, explain what side you support. Use evidence from your discussion,
given documents, and any additional notes you have taken to support your viewpoint.