~ junior great books ~

~ JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS ~

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~ OBJECTIVES ~

We will identify the benefits of using Junior Great Books with our

students We will recognize how Junior Great Books are aligned with Common Core

and promote Close Reading We will participate in a Shared Inquiry

text based discussion and understand how to facilitate one with our students

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~ WARM-UP: SPEED CIRCLE ~

I would like to learn more about using Junior Great Books because…

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~ WOW, WE HAVE JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS! ~

JGB is a collection of rich, complex, highly engaging text that intrigue

students JGB is a READY TO GO resource JGB is a program for all levels of

readers

~ COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS ~

Provides students with meaningful interactions with rich, complex Literary text CCSS RL.10 ~ read and comprehend complex literary text

Requires students to read closely and refer explicitly to the text when sharing ideas and making inferences

CCSS RL.1 ~ Read closely and refer to text explicitly to make logical inferences

CCSS W.1b ~ Provide reasons in writing that are supported by facts and details

Effectively engages students in a collaborative discussion that promotes civil discourse with the purpose of building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

CCSS SL.1 ~ participate in a variety of rich, structured conversations

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~ CLOSE READING CONNECTIONS ~

What do we already know about Close Reading?

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~ CLOSE READING CONNECTIONS ~

Close Reading is the careful, sustained analysis of text with sufficient complexity

JGB 2nd reading directly examines challenging text passages by encouraging students to REread with a purpose…

Teacher’s Manual The combination of JGB and Close Reading

empowers students to understand the central ideas and key supporting details to arrive at a new understanding of the text as a whole

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~ WHAT IS SHARED INQUIRY DISCUSSION? ~

A JGB trade-marked text based discussion format that provides students with an opportunity to closely examine the text, ask questions, share their reactions, and discover new insights with fellow readers

Text selections are read aloud prior to Shared Inquiry discussion, so that students of all levels can engage in higher-order thinking, close reading, and collaborative problem solving

Through the use of text based, Interpretive questions students are able to analyze challenging passages that require them to provide text based evidence to support their thoughts

Discussion Day Video http://www.greatbooks.org/programs-for-all-ages/junior/Krumpe/Shared Inquiry

~ SHARED INQUIRY… SOCRATIC SEMINAR STYLE ~

Socratic Seminar is a discussion format that engages students to come to a deeper understanding of the text. One format of a Socratic Seminar uses an Inner and Outer circle method which is especially effective for larger groups.

The Inner Circle participants discuss the text at hand The Outer Circle participants observe discussion and

can note interesting ideas, provide feedback, ask questions, join the

HOT SEAT, etc.

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~ THANK YOU M’AM SHARED INQUIRY ~

Please read the story Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes. Use the JGB Close Reading bookmark while reading to

prepare for our discussion.

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~ WARM-UP ~

Share one idea from your JGB Close Reading bookmark…

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~ DISCUSSION ETIQUETTE ~

What types of Speaking & Listening student behaviors would you like to

foster in JGB Shared Inquiry discussions?

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~ DISCUSSION ETIQUETTE ~Shared Inquiry

Actively Listen Provide feedback

Active Listeners Use Wait Time

Consider All Ideas Good Eye Contact Using each other’s names Agree/Disagree respectfully Remain Quiet Organize Sharing text evidence Speak one at a time ideas to share

Asking questions Good volume Staying on topic

Not raising hands Having fun Ask follow-up questions Monitor strategies Join the HOT SEAT!

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~ SHARED INQUIRY LEADER ROLE ~ Reference the 2 Interpretive questions from the JGB Teacher’s

Manual and note supporting text passages. Interpretive questions have more than one right answer and can be supported with evidence from the text.

Consider additional follow-up questions that will extend the discussion of the Interpretive questions. I use student JGB Close Reading Bookmarks for ideas.

Use a Seating Chart to capture discussion ideas and promote equity among participants. Encourage students to speak directly to each other, return to the text frequently, and consider all ideas presented.

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THANK YOU M’AM DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

First Question: Why does Mrs. Jones give Roger money for the blue suede shoes?

Second Question: Why doesn’t Roger run away when Mrs. Jones turns him loose to wash his face?

Accountable Talk Discussion Strategies

Actively Listen Provide feedback

Remain Quiet Organize ideas to share

Ask follow-up questions Monitor discussion strategies

Join the HOT SEAT

Active Listeners Use Wait Time

Consideration of All Ideas Good Eye Contact Using each other’s names Agree/Disagree respectfully

Sharing text evidence Rereading text passages

Asking questions Staying on topic

Not raising hands Using good volume Having Fun

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~ REFLECTION ~

How did it feel to participate in a Shared Inquiry Discussion?

How might this work in your classroom? (TNT)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz9_3BnQ5Bo&feature=relmfu

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~ WAYS TO KEEP IT FRESH ~ Be strategic in selecting a focus strategy for the Inner and

Outer circle participants. Always be prepared with follow-up questions to help promote a rigorous, text based discussion

Encourage Outer circle participants to share feedback, capture interesting ideas, ask follow-up questions, etc. to be more engaged listeners

Follow-up writing opportunities provide students with an opportunity to capture new understandings of the text

Begin to explore other text based discussion formats such as Text Rendering Protocol, World Café, collaborative online formats using My Big Campus… the possibilities are endless

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~ CLOSURE: SPEED CIRCLE ~

Say It In a Word…Junior Great Books

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