Small Groups

Objective

Students will understand and be able to apply the procedures for talking about the books they are reading.

An Intro To Discussing Books

• Everyone in the group should be able to see each other.
• One person talks at a time.
• All listeners look at the speaker.
• When the speaker is finished talking, others share thoughts, ideas, questions, then the next student takes turn.

How to Have Great Conversations About Texts
1. Everyone in the group should be able to see each other.
2. One person talks at a time.
3. All listeners look at the speaker.
4. When one speaker is finished, other students share their thoughts, ideas and ask questions.
5. The next student takes a turn.
6. Generate topics within the group.
7. Be respectful.

Think About It!

• Practice listening respectfully and sharing information about any text you’re reading or one of the shared readings in your small group.
• Be ready to share out.
• Follow the expectations & be a model group!
• What do you think of the experience?
• How can this help you as a reader?