Fist Stick Knife Gun by Geoffrey Canada Thematic Question: When if ever">
Fist Stick Knife Gun
by Geoffrey Canada Thematic Question: When if ever, is violence necessary? At the beginning of the unit students answer this prompt
in a 7 minute timed writing: Thematic Question: When if ever, is violence necessary? Literature Circles (groups of 5) Students will meet in teams on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to discuss readings.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are for reading as well as at home. Group Roles Teammembers must be in each role at least once. At every meeting, all roles must be
represented. The fifth person must choose a role to replicate. Role notes must be given to the teacher after each meeting. After each discussion, before the next assigned meeting, teammembers write their
thoughts about the reading on the classroom
discussion website. Or they may respond to comments by other students who are
discussing similar topics. Responses may be in the form of statements and include
questions. Keep a copy of all your comments. |