Discussing Texts as a Group
Participate in discussions about what is read, taking turns and listening to others; explain understanding clearly; actively engage in group reading activities
What a learner can do afterwards
- Share ideas about a book in a group discussion
- Listen to and respond to others' opinions about a text
- Take turns speaking and build on what classmates have said about a book
The lesson
You read a book with your class. Then you talk about it. You share what you think. You listen to what others think too.
Zoe says she liked when the fox found a home. Ben agrees, and says he liked the ending too. Ben listened first, then added his own idea.
Wait for your turn to talk. Do not talk over your friends. One person talks, then the next person goes.
You can agree or disagree with an idea. Just say why you think that. Try saying, 'I think that too, because...'
Take turns, share your ideas, and listen closely to your friends.
Watch it
Where it sits
This opens up
Where this leads
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.