Represent Their Own And Different Points Of View
Overview
Once your research is in, you will have more than one opinion in front of you, and some of it will disagree with itself. That is not a problem to tidy away. Almost every real citizenship issue is contested: reasonable people looking at the same facts reach different conclusions, because they weigh the costs and benefits differently or because the issue affects them in different ways.
This lesson teaches you how to represent your own opinion honestly while also representing the views of people who disagree with you fairly, how to judge which evidence is genuinely more compelling rather than just more comfortable, and how to state a case without pretending the argument is one-sided. The running example is a proposal for a new pedestrian crossing outside a primary school, a small local decision with real disagreement on every side.
Objectives
- Show understanding of the issue, including their own opinions and the views and perspectives of different people
- Review the evidence and research undertaken and the different viewpoints expressed, and consider why some evidence or viewpoints may be more compelling or persuasive than others
- Consider the different viewpoints and communicate the case for what they think should happen
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Represent Their Own And Different Points Of View. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which of the following best describes a 'straw man' representation of a viewpoint? A) An accurate summary of the strongest version of an opposing argument B) A weakened or exaggerated version of someone's argument that is easier to dismiss C) A viewpoint supported by strong statistical evidence D) A neutral, unbiased survey question Answer: B
- A student writes down their opinion on an issue before finishing their research, then checks whether it changed afterwards. This practice mainly helps the student to: A) Avoid changing their mind at all B) Check whether they are genuinely engaging with the evidence or only confirming an existing belief C) Make their project shorter D) Avoid representing opposing viewpoints Answer: B
- Which is generally the more reliable evidence of how often a safety incident occurs? A) A single dramatic personal account B) A count collected consistently over a full school term C) A guess based on general impression D) An opinion expressed on social media Answer: B
- Why does representing an opposing viewpoint fairly usually strengthen a citizenship project's own conclusion? A) It makes the project longer, which examiners reward B) It shows the strongest objection has already been considered and addressed C) It removes the need to reach a clear conclusion D) It replaces the need for evidence Answer: B
- A citizenship project only presents evidence that supports the student's own opinion and briefly dismisses opposing views. This is best described as: A) A balanced case B) A one-sided argument C) Secondary research D) A representative sample Answer: B
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