05.14 - Discussion Prep and Informal Discussions

We started today's class with a review of the agenda for discussion prep meetings which lead into discussion prep meetings for each lit circle group. This weeks discussion was an informal one so that everyone could become familiar with the set up and format for lit circle discussions.

(Click Image to Enlarge)

Following the lit circle discussion prep meeting, everyone had about 20 minutes to work on finalizing their synthesis work for the week and/or review the information that was shared in the discussion prep meeting. We then moved into lit circle discussions for the week with people discussing the current section in their reading for about 15 minutes.

(Click Image to Enlarge)

(Click Image to Enlarge)

After people had time to share out the most interesting idea that came up in their reading, everyone received week two role overview sheets and worksheets so that they may begin that work for next week.

Handouts:

See appropriate role overview and worksheets below.

Resources:

• Literature Circles
• Introduction to Lit Circles
• Work Schedule - Thursday Discussion
• Work Schedule - Friday Discussion
• Analyst
• Analyst: Role Overview
• Analyst Worksheet
• Facilitator
• Facilitator: Role Overview
• Facilitator: Worksheet
• Linguist
• Linguist: Role Overview
• Linguist: Worksheet
• Resources for Linguists
• Researcher
• Researcher: Role Overview
• Researcher: Worksheet
• Resources for Researchers

Work Submitted: 

- - -

Homework:

• If you did not complete your week 1 synthesis work for this week, do so for homework.
• Reading and groundwork for your lit circle novel as fits your role and schedule for week two (2).
• Thursday Discussion (I am Legend, 1984, Feed)
• Friday Discussion (Animal Farm, Brave New World)