The document outlines a collaborative 'carousel discussion' activity centered on various statements related to themes in 'Oedipus the King'. Participants discuss each statement, leave responses on sticky notes, and later share trends and interesting points with the class. The goal is to enhance discussion skills and articulate personal viewpoints effectively.

1. Oedipus
The King
Carousel Discussion

2. Carousel Discussion
✓With a partner, travel to each of the
ten posters.
✓Discuss the statement on the poster.
✓Leave a sticky note explaining why you
agree or disagree with the statement.
30 minutes
GOAL: I can participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing my own
ideas clearly.

3. Carousel Discussion
✓I am going to give you a poster with all its
accompanying sticky notes.
5 minutes
GOAL: I can participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing my own
ideas clearly.

4. Carousel Discussion
✓Read the responses.
✓Determine the TREND in the responses.
✓Choose the 3 most interesting responses to
share with the class.
10 minutes
GOAL: I can participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing my own
ideas clearly.

5. Carousel Discussion
✓We are now going to share!
✓Pay attention. When you see your assigned
poster, be prepared to talk to the class.
✓Share the trend and the 3 most interesting
responses.
10 minutes
GOAL: I can participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing my own
ideas clearly.

6. Your fate is decided by a
higher power and is already
determined.

7. If knowing the truth leads
to pain, it’s better not to
know it.

8. We should accept whatever
fate/life throws our way,
even if we don’t like it.

9. You cannot be blamed for
something you did in
ignorance.

10. It is better to keep a dark
secret to yourself than
expose the ugly truth.

11. All types of pride are evil.

12. The history and actions of
your family determine your
fate and success in life.

13. If we are true to ourselves,
and act on our true feelings
(good or bad), we will always
be able to handle the
consequences.

14. If you are in a position of
power, you should be
exempt from following
certain rules or
consequences.

15. Family secrets should
NEVER be shared outside of
the family.

16. Exit Ticket
✓What was the most memorable idea you
heard today?
✓Why did it stand out to you? Explain.
5 minutes
GOAL: I can participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing my own
ideas clearly.