WHAT DID WE DO? On Friday December 12th
we held our lit circle discussions on our novel, made group and self goals for
future conversations and did a group and self evaluation sheet . Each member of
the Lit Circle group discusses
about a certain section in the novel. We choose a quote that we can make
connections to or that we found meaningful. Everyone should lead the discussion
for at least 5-10 minutes. While 1 group is having a conversation the other
group is observing us and tallying every time we make connections, ask
questions and contribute ideas to make the conversation flow. Once all the
people have finished discussing we switch so the other can hold their
conversation.
WHY? The learning intentions for the
activities were to make connections with other pieces of text, real life and
our selves, practicing our oral communication skills and collaboration skills,
goal setting/reflections and listening skills.
REFLECTIONS AND CONNECTIONS: I think
that having the lit circles have already given me more confidence on my oral
communication skills. These simple skills will help you a lot in school. When
you are giving an oral presentation you have to speak loud with confidence,
make eye contact and engage with the audience. I feel like I have improved a
lot with this skill in three weeks so I can’t wait to see my growth by the end
of the year.
Homework reminders: innovation fair
proposals are due on Monday as well as our lit circle discussions #3 and #4. Don’t
forget that Ms.Lees is open for flex at 11:15
on Thursday in room 213. Keep working on the paragraph booklets because they
are due soon. That’s all for today Bye!!!
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