Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.

Students Discussion of the Survival Activity

Objective: Students will participate in a discussion about the “survival activity” and write an essay explaining their reaction to the activity.

Activity: Lead your students in a discussion of the survival activity. Ask them for their reaction to their unique situation
How did those who got the three essential cards feel?
How did those who had to ask for help from others feel?
How did those who couldn’t get the three essential cards feel?
What was their reaction to your refusal to help?
After the discussion, have your students complete an individual writing assignment in which they share their personal experiences and feelings about the activity. This assignment could take the form of a journal entry, an essay, or a letter of protest. The assignment should be original, formally written and show the influence of the class discussion.

Assessment: Student letters should demonstrate good letter writing skills: proper format, good grammar, etc and meet the guidelines of the assignment