Consensus Circle

Description:
Consensus Circle is an activity that allows all students to share their viewpoints with each other before coming to an agreement.

How to Use the Strategy:

1. Divide students into 4 person groups. The groups should be diverse in terms of gender and ability.
   
2. Pass out an index card to each student. Students should write their name at the top of their card.  **More index cards could be given to each student if there are more topics that need to be discussed.**
   
3. On the index cards, students should write the topic/subject in which they will eventually brainstorm about.
   
4. Each student writes 3 statements that describe the topic/subject on his/her index card.
   
5. Each student passes his/her index card to the person on his/her left who will place a checkmark next to the statement they most agree with. Each person at the table should read and check all four cards of everyone at the table.
   
6. Each table should then discuss and select their top choice (one only) for the topic/subject.
   
7. Once the top choice has been selected, have a table member write it on chart paper posted in the classroom.  
   
8. The teacher should tie the activity together with some final statements.
   

Resources
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