Food for Thought from Literature Circles Group
Becca is reading with the Holes group and throws in a very interesting reflection on Weblog Possibilities
I think that this is a helpful way for students to learn how to discuss books in the classroom. My only problem is that it is too tempting to read ahead. Once I start a book, I like to finish it! That’s why I can only read in the summer! :) Maybe there are other ways WebLogs could be used in the classroom besides book groups. I think it might be an effective means of investigating a particular century in history. Each group would be assigned a particular decade. The roles could include Influential People, Important Events, Lifestyles, Music, etc. You could get as in-depth as you wanted. Then the class could put together a presentation (much like what we will do) to present their decade to the class. You could use WebLogs in so many ways, but what do y’all think about my idea?
Becca brings up a very good point and something that I’m sure will be discussed in class. While we can’t wait to find out what is happening in a book, I wonder if the same applies to students when they are reading classroom books together. I also wonder if we are maybe piecemealing the book into so many threads that it could get confusing. The thought of pulling a theme or topic from a book does have possibilities. Good thinking from Becca! Thanks for posing the question. The learning that can come from discussion with this large group is going to be so helpful. I can’t wait to see the responses from others. What do you think?
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