Laurie, Although I am not a big fan of "roles" in lit circles, I do understand that a structure is often needed. In considering when kids are not prepared - is it one or two specific roles that create a lack of preparedness or are certain children routinely unprepared? Les In a message dated 2/9/2008 10:51:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dear Readers, My third grade class is struggling with book clubs this year. I purposely set out to model, model, model what is expected of a book club member. We read a book in a whole-group setting and practiced the four roles so that every table group had a chance to experience each role. The roles are: Word Wizard, Summarizer, Big Idea Sketcher, Question Master, and Character Monitor. We even did a few "fish bowl" discussions where I sat in to model how a conversation works. while the rest of the class sat in a circle around us and observed. I thought we were ready. Now that they are half way through the books, I see that perhaps even more modeling was needed. I stressed how important it was to come to the group prepared and how it was their responsibility to get the reading done on time. I felt that I gave them plenty of time to do the reading and prepare for their jobs....however, as I circulate from group to group during the discussin time, I notice that a good third of the class is not prepared. They either haven't finished the reading or their job is only half completed. During the discussion time they get so loud that no one can hear themselves talk. Again, I've modeled and we have role-played and brainstormed....what have I done wrong? Thanks for any feedback you might have to offer. Laurie Tandy Third Grade California ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000 025 48) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
