IWL Reading Quiz #3

IWL Reading Quiz

If the Witness Lied Project #1

Option A: 

Your group disagrees with Laura Fountain's choice to have her baby and not receive chemo.  Imagine that you are going to be on a talk show to convince Laura Fountain that she is making the wrong choice.

1. Identify 1-2 characters or experts who might come on the show to speak
2. Think of who might disagree with Laura and why
3. Write down several points you can make during the talk show: reasons why this choice is wrong, and how it can impact her family and others in a negative way
4. Think of what the other side might say support their opinion, and come up with arguments against it
5. Decide who among the group is going to be these characters during the talk show interview

Option B:

Your group supports Laura Fountain choosing to have her baby and not receive chemo.  Imagine that you are going to be on a talk show defending Laura's decision. 

1.  Identify 1-2 characters or experts who might come on the show to speak
2. Think of who might speak out in support of Laura and why
3. Write down several points these people would make during the talk show: reasons why this choice is right, and how it won't impact her family or others in a negative way.
4. Think of what the other side might say support their opinion, and come up with arguments against it
5. Decide who among the group is going to be these characters during the talk show interview

Option C:

Your group is running the talk show.  You have invited people from both sides of the issue to speak, and will be moderating the debate.

1. Come up with at least 5 questions for your guests.  Make sure that they will make people want to speak, and are related to the topic
2. You may wish to write questions specifically for one side or the other
3. Remember: your group is impartial, meaning you aren't meant to clearly express your own opinion on the situation
4. Set up the chairs and tables in the room to create the tv studio - think about where the different guests will sit, as well as the audience
5. Choose one person to be the show's host.  He or she will read the questions and ensure that all of the different guests contribute to the discussion and speak in turn.

If the Witness Lied

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