April+18

Independent Reading Time (15 minutes) ==Let's begin class today with a little time reading in your novels. Make sure to focus on any connections you can make to society during this time period. Have your discussion preparation handouts ready to turn in! ==

Lit Circles
With your group, use your notes for a 7 minute Socratic discussion (without the outside circle). (Here's an online timer if you need it.) Use the flip camera to record your group. When you finish, watch the video. Discuss with your group the positive and negative aspects of your performance. Did you refer to the text? Did you build off each others' ideas? Were there long awkward silent periods? Was everyone well prepared? Complete the grading rubric. Turn this in, along with your notes handout.

Use the discussion cards to track your participation. Each member should turn in 2 Take-it-to-the-text cards, 2 follow-up cards, and 2 pose-a-question cards during the discussion.