> I was quite pleased to learn that he no longer > recommends the use of the role sheets, instead > favoring more natural and authentic discussion. > Kathy > Hey Kathy and others,
In education I have found a happy medium generally exists somewhere in the middle. I use both discussion and guided discussion in book talking. I usually begin the process of a traditional lit circle with role sheets to help introduce the concepts of book sharing. Eventually some students need them less and benefit from good solid discussion. However, some kids still need the support of a guided discussion. In fact, I have kids that enjoy utilizing the various roles. In many ways, this is simply a way to differentiate with readers. I have found a varied approach seems to work well with my multi-agers! Tena ____________________________________________________________________________________ The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
