Philosophical Chairs

Materials

  • Philosophical Chairs
  • Reproducible Sheet

Common Core Standards

This activity directly supports the following ELA-Literacy Common Core Strands:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6–12.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-onone, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 6–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7–12.1e
Seek to understand other perspectives and cultures and communicate effectively with audiences or individuals from varied backgrounds.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11–12.1d
Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.