1. Medical Ethics: A Pinwheel Discussion— Jamie D. Arney Franklin-Simpson High 2014 “Rappacini’s Daughter”—Nathaniel Hawthorne “The Case of the Red Leg”— Dr. Atul Gawande “Embryonic Stem Cell Research is Ethical”--Laura Zoloth D2f. Apply analytic and active listening strategies (paraphrasing, monitoring messages for clarity, selecting and organizing essential information, noting change of pace cues) in formal and informal settings. D2g. Actively participate in small-group and large-group discussions, assuming various roles.

2. Some good information to know…

3. Prior to discussion… 1. Students must write at least 2 upper level discussion questions per text. 2. Students must write at least 1 challenge question per text. 3. Students must understand the scoring system.

4. Begin your questions this way, but… How can you…? Why would you…? When would you…? When would you expect…? Why do you think…? What would you suggest…? What is the problem with…? What can you infer…? How could you verify…? What changes would you make to revise…? Predict the outcome if… Elaborate on the reason you… Devise a way to… How would you generate a plan to…? What ideas validate…?

5. …in writing your questions consider the author and the text{Vocab. words, too!}. Begin with a preface or qualifier 1. In “Rappacini’s Daughter” Hawthorne 2. In “The Case of the Red Leg” Gawande writes 3. In Zoloth the research Strong Action Verb “quotation from the text embedded here” Strong verb followed by paraphrase

6. In writing and responding to follow up questions…(challenging) Use discussion stems 1. Could you tell me more about why________? 2. Have you considered_______? 3. What we both agree on is________. 4. I agree with what you said, but _______. 5. What if we_______? 6. I was thinking_______? 7. I have to disagree with you because______. 8. I have a question about __________. 9. My idea is similar to ________’s idea in that _______. 10. How would ______ OR Why would________?

7. SCORING… I will be keeping a tally system based on these areas: CONNECTIONS—{Did you connect at least 2 texts?} NEW IDEA—{Did you introduce a new thought that stimulated a fresh view point into the discussion?} TEXTUAL EVIDENCE—{Did you cite the text?} FOLLOW UP QUESTION—{Did you follow up on someone else’s idea or comment by asking a question to pursue the idea?}

8. Bell ringer 12-16-14 How does this visual text relay the dual nature of medical ethics as it relates to the topic of embryonic stem cell research? Remember to include 2 of your vocabulary words in your answer.

9. Bell ringer 12-17-14 Using 2 of your current vocabulary words, defend, challenge, or qualify this visual text as it relates to this statement: “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.” Albert Schweitzer

10. Pinwheel Layout Learning Target: Justify the actions of those who practice medicine or scientific research in regards to treatment of patients. (Students in center rotate to the point at which the tip of the pinwheel touches at 6 minute intervals.)

11. SCORING… I will be keeping a tally system based on these areas: CONNECTIONS—{Did you connect at least 2 texts} NEW IDEA—{Did you introduce a new thought that stimulated a fresh view point into the discussion?} TEXTUAL EVIDENCE—{Did you cite the text?} FOLLOW UP QUESTION—{Did you follow up on someone else’s idea or comment by asking a question to pursue the idea?}

12. Exit Slip—Answer the question using at least 2 of your current vocabulary words. How are scientific ethics at war with emotional attachment in the clip “Examination Day?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLvu _bPqaL0