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When "Wrong" Beliefs Feel Personal

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Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Conversation, students read about why we're bothered not just by different beliefs, but by beliefs we think are wrong. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a related speaking task.

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
debate

Vocabulary

disturbed
polarization
homophily
echo chamber
dispute
divisive
biased
irrational
counterproductive
empirical