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= Teach a Lesson: Exploring Moral Dilemmas =

As tough as they are for fictional characters, moral dilemmas are absolutely intriguing for readers. Because they force characters to struggle with two or more essential actions of which only one can be taken, they reveal characters’ values, beliefs, and motives. In addition, they create suspense as the reader wonders what the seemingly doomed character will do. . ..

**Objective:** Complete the checklist below to ensure that you properly and successfully complete the project.
 * Teach a lesson to peers using specific strategies to improve the effectiveness of spoken instructions
 * Print this project sheet.
 * Review the rubric below so that you understand how you will be assessed.
 * Prepare a lesson (including visuals) on moral dilemmas. Suggestions for visuals would be PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, Storybird, and PhotoPeach (but there are many others).
 * Present the lesson on a computer, using Screencast-O-Matic to record yourself. Download your screencast to YouTube and send me the link in an email. (Tutorial under construction)
 * Alternately, you could actually teach the lesson to a small group of peers and have it recorded with a video camera or phone. This video can also be downloaded to YouTube and emailed to me.

**Components of the Lesson:** The following are the components that you must include in your lesson. Note that the objective (or goal) for the lesson has been identified for you. **1. Objective:**
 * Students will be able to define and identify moral dilemma.

**2. Introduction:**
 * Describe what you will be teaching.
 * Review any concepts that the students will have to know prior to the lesson (e.g., conflict).
 * Explain why the lesson is important and worth learning **.**

**3. Instruction:**
 * Give the information that students need to reach the objective.
 * Use visual aids to make your lesson clear and engaging.

**4. Practice:**
 * Model an activity that defines and identifies moral dilemmas. For example, you might read a passage from a story such as "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell or a children's book like The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, identify the moral dilemma in the story, and explain why it is a moral dilemma.

**5. Conclusion:**
 * Review the lesson.
 * Remind students why the concept of moral dilemma was important to learn.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">**Strategies to Improve Spoken Instruction**
 * 1) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Give one instruction at a time.
 * 2) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Repeat instructions to ensure recall if students are not completing the given instructions.
 * 3) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Follow a sensible process when giving spoken instructions.
 * 4) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Emphasize key points with visuals (e.g., Prezis, PowerPoint presentations, etc.).
 * 5) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Use appropriate diction or word choice. Do not use slang or idioms (i.e., culture-specific phrases or sayings). Instead, be explicit when speaking and don’t assume that the listener has the same background as you.

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The above lesson was modified from Education2020 "Speaking and Listening: Teach a Lesson: Exploring Moral Dilemmas."