Tuesday, October 24, 2017

October 24th

Literature Circles-
In literature circles, small groups of students discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the responses to what you have read. You may talk about events and characters in the book, the author's craft, literary device usage, or personal experiences related to the story.
Literature circles provide a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add onto their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers.
Finally, literature circles guide students to deeper understanding of what they read through structured discussion and extended written and artistic response. 

For Thursday:
1. Read the Prologue-Chapter 3 of Hidden Figures. 
2. Annotate your text for literary devices, plot intrigue, characterization, etc.
3. Prepare for Literature Circle discussion by attending to the requirements of the role you will fill for this first discussion round- Discussion Leader, Diction Detective, Bridge Builder, and Reporter.

Expectations for Literature Circles:
1. Reading is completed and annotated before the circle meeting.
2. Work for group role is thoughtfully completed and shared during group meeting.
3. Discussion questions are thoughtfully processed during group meetings.
4. Each student takes notes during circle meetings.. we will do a project at the conclusion of the book.
5. Discussion relates specifically back to the text during discussion.

Teal Group:
Keely                 Zane
Chloe                 Sarah
Austin                Serena
Jonathan
Niraj

Kelly Green Group:
Sean                  Gracie
Kelsy                 Tim
Hailey               Konnor
Drew                 Nick
Soleil

Bearcat Green Group:
Garrett               Evan
Jillian                 Kemmery
Marcus               Christen
Alec                   Madison
Evan

REMEMBER: Final draft of your narrative paper is due Friday morning to Turnitin.com by 7:29 AM!! 

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