Then arrange students in groups of four and ask each student to adopt one of the roles. Have each of the groups brainstorm questions to ask each character. The students playing the roles are then responsible for preparing answers to the questions relating to their roles. Discuss similarities and differences in students' responses. The most valid assessment of students' skills and appreciation for community comes from observing the way they listen and respond to their classmates.
Structured assignments can help to reinforce and monitor their skills and awareness.
Divide the classroom in half so that half of the class watches one discussion while the other half watches another. At the end of the discussion, ask each participant to offer a one-sentence summary of the views presented by each of the others. Discuss the strategies students used and assess the extent to which they were able to offer and support their own views while showing respect and consideration for other perspectives. This activity is brief and can be frequently repeated. Not all students need to be part of a discussion group on the same day.