Formal Discussion
Roles & Responsibilities
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In this formative task, you will have the opportunity to further develop and refine your communication and collaboration skills (Competency #1) in the context of our reading and listening/speaking/viewing standards for English.
Prior to the Discussion
Prior to the Discussion
• Read & tag the identified literary work(s).
• Review and reflect on tagged passages - identifying questions, comments, and connections you
made as you read.
During the Discussion
During the Discussion
Engage in Respectful and Meaningful Academic Discourse by…
• actively listening and responding
• contributing to the discussion
• engaging in effective self-regulation and managing conflict
• demonstrating an understanding of and respect for diversity.
Discussion Roles (rotates each time)
Discussion Roles (rotates each time)
Whole-Class Discussion
Whole-Class Discussion
Discussion Roles (rotates each time)
Discussion Roles (rotates each time)
Questioner: Presents a passage and asks an open-ended/thought-provoking question about it which encourages multiple perspectives.
Connector: Shares a passage and shares the connection between the passage and a real-life experience, other text, or historical event.
Summarizer: Takes notes during the discussion and shares a summary of key points at the end.
Clarifier & Challenger: Seeks to clarify points that may be unclear and/or challenges ideas being discussed by presenting a counter argument, using passages from the text.
Following the Discussion
Following the Discussion
In the front section of your composition notebook, add the following header:
Entry #
Title: (add title of literary work here)
Author: (add last name of author of literary work here)
Pages/Chapters Discussed:
My Discussion Role:
Once you have added the information prompted by the header, reflect on the discussion and the role you played. Include the following in your reflection:
Significant passage from the discussion or your reading.
Analysis of why you selected the passage.
Commentary on elements of the discussion that confirmed or challenged your thinking about the novel.
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