Whole Class Novel Study Reading for Thursday’s Class
In preparation for our work looking at the reading process, please read Chapter 6: The Class Novel from the Student Diversity text and process the important information using a graphic organizer. Bring your graphic organizer to class on Thursday, 17 February 2011.
Here’s the link to an online copy of Chapter 6: The Class Novel.
I suggest applying the mind mapping strategy presented in today’s session to this task. You could use Popplet, a different online tool, or old school pencil & paper to complete your mind map. Here’s a primer on mind mapping found on the very useful Instructional Strategies Online website, if you’d like more info on this powerful strategy.
Also, Barrie Bennett, a renowned author (Beyond Monet & Classroom Management) teacher educator from U of T – OISE, plays a lot with Mind Mapping. Here’s a handout with some useful tips on how to MM:
Also, here’s a sample of a 1st year university student’s first attempt at mind mapping:
If you’d prefer to use a different graphic organizer [This is me differentiating instruction to meet your needs, by the way 🙂 Same content, different processes], there are many G.O.s that could suit this task. Check some of them out here at Teacher Vision: Graphic Organizers.
Group Presentations
Thanks to all those who presented this afternoon’s engaging presentations. Here are the titles along with the supporting files. The handouts should provide a valuable resource during practicum, as you look for ways to engage the learners in your classes:
Critical Thinking Strategies for Viewing Films
Mind Mapping
Sort and Predict
Building From Clues
Think of a Time
Anticipation Guide
That’s all for today. Cheers,
– Lawrence