1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question to guide discussion: Why do humans see themselves as separate from other animals?
2. List Vocabulary
Share with students some of the challenging vocabulary words in this article. Encourage them to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- advocacy (p. 9)
- cognitive (p. 9)
- inherent (p. 10)
- affirmative (p. 10)
- physiological (p. 10)
- nuance (p. 10)
3. Engage
Take a poll: Do you think animals should have legal rights? Ask students to share their thinking. Poll students again after the lesson. Ask students to share why they voted the same way or why they changed their response.