Essay Writing and Consensus Decision-Making Flashcard

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Topic of the argumentative essay:

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Whether reaching a consensus is always a good idea or if there are times when it is better to disagree.

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Type of article discussing consensus in school board policy?

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A newspaper article

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Purpose of "Is Consensus Decision-Making Right for Your Group?"?

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Help students assess if consensus decision-making suits their group.

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Tiberi Township School Board's new method for grade promotion standards?

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Consensus

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Potential downside of voting vs consensus?

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Voting can leave some voters feeling defeated.

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Opinion on consensus requiring too much compromise?

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Parent Tyrell Washington

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Jesse VanDeLaar's view on school policy decision-making.

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Decisions should be made by experts.

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Goal of the school board according to the article?

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To shape a proposal that everyone can get behind.

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Consensus definition

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General agreement reached by a group.

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NOT a characteristic of consensus decision-making:

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Only a few people participate and decide.