Learning Blog 2014-12-02

Learning Blog Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014


What did we do?

Today we did our lit circle group discussions and observations.. Each member of a Lit circle group talked about a piece of text they found meaningful or important along with there response to it. There was another group who observed this group talk and discuss, while recording how many times somebody does this or that. These 2 groups then switched out when the 1 was done talking.

Why did we do it (learning intentions)

There are several skills we build by doing this discussion and observation process. By observing we build our listening skills. By discussing we build our oral skills, collaboration skills and also listening skills. They also help you connect to the story you are reading. Whether it be a connection to yourself, the text or to the world you learn to make connections from the story to something.

Reflections and Connections

Skills like these are very useful for any time in life you are working with a group or another person. Oral skills allow you to communicate in a well spoken and efficient manner. Collaboration skills  are essential for any group work. If your not meeting up or not working with your group, there isn't any way you're going to get your work done.

Homework Reminders

Our homework for today is to write about something your group discussed or talked about and write what you and your group thought of it Also you can study if you want to take the re-test on Thursday.

Homework Tips

You can talk to someone in your Lit circle group about what you discussed and write about it. Other then that just think about some things your group discussed and pick one to write about. If your studying just go over your notes or past work we had.