1. Articles of Confederation
Pro-Se Court
Articles of Confederation

2. Directions
Step One:
Discuss the answers you have on your “Art” chart with your seat mates
4 minutes

3. Directions
Step Two:
As a class, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
4 minutes

4. Directions
Step Three:
Divide into three groups
Red
White
Blue

5. Step Four: (5 minutes) Directions Discuss topics in each group White:
Red:
Discuss the top 3-5 arguments for keeping the AOC
Everyone needs to write them down on the bottom of their ART chart
White:
Discuss the top 3-5 arguments for getting rid of the AOC
Everyone needs to write them down on the bottom of their ART chart
Blue:
You will be the judges- write down 3-5 questions you might ask each side
Everyone needs to write them down on the bottom of their ART chart

6. Directions
Step Five:
Divide into Groups of Three, with one member from each of the following groups
Red
White
Blue

7. Step Six: Directions Red: will have one minute to argue their side
White: Will have one minute to argue their side
Blue: Will have one minute to ask questions of each side

8. Step Seven: Directions
BLUE- will stand and decide which side they think won the “mini” debate
Must say why