Answer Defense Gallery Walk Template
Gallery Walk Station
Question / Item #: Station #:
DEFEND ANSWER CHOICE A
Post 3"×3" sticky notes to build, test, and critique the defense for this specific answer choice.
Target: 4 Sticky Notes
The Question or Problem Prompt
Write, tape, or paste the question prompt here...
Answer Option A Wording
Choice A: ___________________________
1 Core Claim
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is Choice A plausible or correct? State the main thesis.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #1 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
2 Evidence & Proof
By: ___________
Prompt: Cite specific text lines, formulas, rules, or steps supporting A.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #2 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
3 Counter-Defense
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is A stronger than other choices, or why might it be a trap?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #3 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
4 Final Verdict
By: ___________
Prompt: Review Notes 1-3. Is Choice A the confirmed answer or a distractor?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #4 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
Discussion Sentence Starters for Choice A:
• "I defend Choice A because the evidence shows..."
• "Choice A is tempting, but it overlooks..."
• "The reason someone would pick A is..."
• "Compared to other options, Choice A is..."
Gallery Walk Station
Question / Item #: Station #:
DEFEND ANSWER CHOICE B
Post 3"×3" sticky notes to build, test, and critique the defense for this specific answer choice.
Target: 4 Sticky Notes
The Question or Problem Prompt
Write, tape, or paste the question prompt here...
Answer Option B Wording
Choice B: ___________________________
1 Core Claim
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is Choice B plausible or correct? State the main thesis.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #1 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
2 Evidence & Proof
By: ___________
Prompt: Cite specific text lines, formulas, rules, or steps supporting B.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #2 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
3 Counter-Defense
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is B stronger than other choices, or why might it be a trap?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #3 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
4 Final Verdict
By: ___________
Prompt: Review Notes 1-3. Is Choice B the confirmed answer or a distractor?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #4 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
Discussion Sentence Starters for Choice B:
• "I defend Choice B because the evidence shows..."
• "Choice B is tempting, but it overlooks..."
• "The reason someone would pick B is..."
• "Compared to other options, Choice B is..."
Gallery Walk Station
Question / Item #: Station #:
DEFEND ANSWER CHOICE C
Post 3"×3" sticky notes to build, test, and critique the defense for this specific answer choice.
Target: 4 Sticky Notes
The Question or Problem Prompt
Write, tape, or paste the question prompt here...
Answer Option C Wording
Choice C: ___________________________
1 Core Claim
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is Choice C plausible or correct? State the main thesis.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #1 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
2 Evidence & Proof
By: ___________
Prompt: Cite specific text lines, formulas, rules, or steps supporting C.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #2 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
3 Counter-Defense
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is C stronger than other choices, or why might it be a trap?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #3 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
4 Final Verdict
By: ___________
Prompt: Review Notes 1-3. Is Choice C the confirmed answer or a distractor?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #4 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
Discussion Sentence Starters for Choice C:
• "I defend Choice C because the evidence shows..."
• "Choice C is tempting, but it overlooks..."
• "The reason someone would pick C is..."
• "Compared to other options, Choice C is..."
Gallery Walk Station
Question / Item #: Station #:
DEFEND ANSWER CHOICE D
Post 3"×3" sticky notes to build, test, and critique the defense for this specific answer choice.
Target: 4 Sticky Notes
The Question or Problem Prompt
Write, tape, or paste the question prompt here...
Answer Option D Wording
Choice D: ___________________________
1 Core Claim
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is Choice D plausible or correct? State the main thesis.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #1 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
2 Evidence & Proof
By: ___________
Prompt: Cite specific text lines, formulas, rules, or steps supporting D.
3" × 3" Sticky Note #2 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
3 Counter-Defense
By: ___________
Prompt: Why is D stronger than other choices, or why might it be a trap?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #3 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
4 Final Verdict
By: ___________
Prompt: Review Notes 1-3. Is Choice D the confirmed answer or a distractor?
3" × 3" Sticky Note #4 Attach Here
Place Sticky Note
Or write argument lines directly if notes are unavailable
Discussion Sentence Starters for Choice D:
• "I defend Choice D because the evidence shows..."
• "Choice D is tempting, but it overlooks..."
• "The reason someone would pick D is..."
• "Compared to other options, Choice D is..."
Student Gallery Walk Audit Log
Name: Date: Period:
MULTIPLE CHOICE DEFENSE AUDIT
Tour all 4 answer stations. Inspect the sticky notes, weigh the arguments, and render your final verdict.
Item / Question #: _______
A Station A Findings Plausibility: ◯ High ◯ Med ◯ Trap
Strongest Note Argument:
Flaw, Trap, or Missing Proof:
B Station B Findings Plausibility: ◯ High ◯ Med ◯ Trap
Strongest Note Argument:
Flaw, Trap, or Missing Proof:
C Station C Findings Plausibility: ◯ High ◯ Med ◯ Trap
Strongest Note Argument:
Flaw, Trap, or Missing Proof:
D Station D Findings Plausibility: ◯ High ◯ Med ◯ Trap
Strongest Note Argument:
Flaw, Trap, or Missing Proof:
Final Consensus & Deliberation
I vote for Choice:
1. The Deciding Evidence: Which specific sticky note argument or proof convinced you?
2. The Most Dangerous Distractor:
Choice [ ] was tempting because:
3. The Flaw That Eliminated It:
It fails because:
Gallery Walk Defense Protocol Post evidence • Challenge reasoning • Eliminate distractors with proof
