The Yes-Bird: discussion sheet

Part 2 · 6.1 minute read-aloud · disagreement

A fable about agreement without choice, safer disagreement, and learning that a truthful no can be useful.

Start here

When does the Yes-Bird first say no, and how does the group respond?

Go further

How can a group make disagreement safe while still asking for reasons and uncertainty? What should happen when a brave no turns out to be wrong?

Look, notice, or draw

Find one choice, object, or gesture that shows disagreement. Draw it or note two details from the words or picture.

Read the story: https://youngmachines.org/read/fables/the-yes-bird/

Readers may answer from the story, invent an example, answer privately, or pass.