• Clear space for students to form a line
• Endpoint signs (Strongly Agree / Strongly Disagree)
• Statement cards
• Optional: tape on floor to mark the continuum

Create space for a line across the room. Post signs at each end. Prepare 4-6 statements that create genuine spread of opinion. Plan follow-up questions for different positions.

1. Clear the room to create a line. Post 'Strongly Agree' at one end, 'Strongly Disagree' at the other.
2. Explain: 'I'll read a statement. Position yourself on the line based on how much you agree or disagree. The middle is neutral.'
3. First statement: 'Students should be allowed to use phones during lunch.'
4. Students move to their position on the line. No talking during positioning.
5. Once settled, interview students at different points: 'Why are you standing here? What's your reasoning?'
6. Ask someone in the middle: 'What makes you undecided?'
7. After hearing reasoning, say: 'You may move if your thinking has changed.' Some students shift.
8. Repeat with new statements, increasing complexity.
9. Final statement connects to lesson content: 'Technology always improves our lives.'
10. Transition to lesson: 'Today we'll examine evidence for different positions on this question.'

Allow students who are uncomfortable standing to use desk position or hold up a number 1-10. Prepare follow-up questions at different complexity levels. For advanced students, ask them to articulate the strongest argument from a position opposite their own.

Observe positions for understanding of nuance. Listen to explanations for reasoning quality. Note if students can respectfully explain positions different from their own.