I have chosen to incorporate the Polar Opposites activity in my classes quite a bit. Like Melissa mentioned, I also use it as a follow up activity to content reading based on articles we read in class or occasionally from the text. I have found that it really helps to model the concept first, so that the students are able to better grasp the concept. Therefore, I make a polar opposite that we can all do as a class together. I also try to explain to them that there is not necessarily a "right or wrong" answer with some of the statements, just that I ask them to support their reasoning with a written explanation, so we can see how they have come to that conclusion.
I have had them do it individually, as well as in pairs. I have found that when I have them complete the activity in pairs, it promotes more discussion, debate, etc. My next activity with this will be to have them create their own polar opposites for the class based off a content related reading article.
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This is a fun strategy I like to use when we talk about global warming. Students are amazed to learn about the cycles of carbon dioxide, glaciation and extinctions of our planet. They start to use more critical thinking skills this way.
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