Group Lead Discussion

Group Lead #1
1. Get together and discuss the story. This can be an informal discussion, something similar to what we do in class where you talk about what different parts of the story mean, why you liked or disliked it, and how the strategies that we have discussed in class show up in the story.
2. Create a list of questions for discussion. You can look on the internet to get started, but I urge you to keep these questions simple and to the point.
3. Look for supplementary material that will help us understand the reading better. This can be a video, diagram, photographs…anything you feel is interesting and relevant to the story or poem.
4. Present your discussion and information in class. It should take approximately 30 minutes. Do the following 3 things:
Begin with a list of questions and allow the student groups to discuss the questions.
Lead the student discussion after approximately 10 minutes of group work.
Provide additional information and discussion of that information to the class.

Grading:

You will be graded on the following:
1. How well prepared you are.
2. How well you engage your classmates.
3. The quality of your questions and supplementary material.
4. How well every member of your group participates. Every member of your group gets the same grade, so it is important to divide the work evenly and get everyone to talk and contribute.( If you have attempted to engage your groupmates, and you have someone who does not contribute or make an effort, let me know, and everyone will not receive the same grade.)

Group 1 (Becca, Kawena, Tariq, Steven)—“Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter”
Group 2 (Yngwie, Kayloni, Tanis, Travis)—“The Yellow Wallpaper”
Group 3 (Nicole, Zack, Taylor, Kale)— “The Cask of Amontillado”
Group 4 (Mackenzie, Cayla, Chris, Kaytlin, Presco)— “The Lottery”
Group 5 (Manuel, Lilly, Alex, Sydnee)— “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”
Group 6 (Brody, Jessica, Kaley, Jamie)— “The Rocking Horse Winner”
Group 7 (Bridger, Kim, Katie, Catherine)—“The Lesson”