Good afternoon!
Today, we are discussing The Truman Show. Keep in mind the purposes for which we watched this film: working on our reading of visual text & practicing that reading strategy of synthesizing information to draw bigger picture conclusions.
Accordingly, in addition to questions about content, consider questions and ideas that connect these texts as well as get use thinking about director choices; remember that directors, just like authors, make the choices they do for a reason. Think about the small pieces in addition to bigger picture ideas.
As a reminder, to earn full credit for discussion, here are some qualities I'm looking for in your posts and questions:
1. Demonstration of understanding and critical thinking about the text(s)
2. Well-written, proofread writing.
3. Developed ideas that make it clear why you think what you do, supporting your thinking with evidence from the text.
4. Participation throughout the course of discussion, give or take 5 minutes or so.
Happy posting!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Fishbowl #6: The Truman Show
Good morning!
Today, we are discussing The Truman Show. Keep in mind the purposes for which we watched this film: working on our reading of visual text & practicing that reading strategy of synthesizing information to draw bigger picture conclusions.
Accordingly, in addition to questions about content, consider questions and ideas that connect these texts as well as get use thinking about director choices; remember that directors, just like authors, make the choices they do for a reason. Think about the small pieces in addition to bigger picture ideas.
As a reminder, to earn full credit for discussion, here are some qualities I'm looking for in your posts and questions:
1. Demonstration of understanding and critical thinking about the text(s)
2. Well-written, proofread writing.
3. Developed ideas that make it clear why you think what you do, supporting your thinking with evidence from the text.
4. Participation throughout the course of discussion, give or take 5 minutes or so.
Happy posting!
Today, we are discussing The Truman Show. Keep in mind the purposes for which we watched this film: working on our reading of visual text & practicing that reading strategy of synthesizing information to draw bigger picture conclusions.
Accordingly, in addition to questions about content, consider questions and ideas that connect these texts as well as get use thinking about director choices; remember that directors, just like authors, make the choices they do for a reason. Think about the small pieces in addition to bigger picture ideas.
As a reminder, to earn full credit for discussion, here are some qualities I'm looking for in your posts and questions:
1. Demonstration of understanding and critical thinking about the text(s)
2. Well-written, proofread writing.
3. Developed ideas that make it clear why you think what you do, supporting your thinking with evidence from the text.
4. Participation throughout the course of discussion, give or take 5 minutes or so.
Happy posting!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
5th hour: Last Fahrenheit Fishbowl
Good afternoon!
Today, we are discussing the last half of "Burning Bright", part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. You are doing a really great job with your outer circle discussion. Questions, overall, suggest excellent critical thinking. We are also doing a much better job developing and supporting our thinking today. Keep it up!
Here are a few ways to potentially direct today's discussion:
1. Begin with comprehension questions. (level 1)
2. Consider the ending. What do you make of it? To what extent was it satisfying? Surprising? How does it contribute to the text's bigger picture? (level 2)
3. What do you take away from this book? If I'm Bradbury, why did I write this text? What am I trying to show? To what extent do you think his messages are applicable to today's society? Something we can learn from? (level 3)
Be sure that you also proofread your work.
Happy posting!
Today, we are discussing the last half of "Burning Bright", part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. You are doing a really great job with your outer circle discussion. Questions, overall, suggest excellent critical thinking. We are also doing a much better job developing and supporting our thinking today. Keep it up!
Here are a few ways to potentially direct today's discussion:
1. Begin with comprehension questions. (level 1)
2. Consider the ending. What do you make of it? To what extent was it satisfying? Surprising? How does it contribute to the text's bigger picture? (level 2)
3. What do you take away from this book? If I'm Bradbury, why did I write this text? What am I trying to show? To what extent do you think his messages are applicable to today's society? Something we can learn from? (level 3)
Be sure that you also proofread your work.
Happy posting!
1st hour: Last Fahrenheit fishbowl
Good chilly morning!
Today, we are discussing the last half of "Burning Bright", part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. You are doing a really great job with your outer circle discussion. Questions, overall, suggest excellent critical thinking. We are also doing a much better job developing and supporting our thinking today. Keep it up!
Here are a few ways to potentially direct today's discussion:
1. Begin with comprehension questions. (level 1)
2. Consider the ending. What do you make of it? To what extent was it satisfying? Surprising? How does it contribute to the text's bigger picture? (level 2)
3. What do you take away from this book? If I'm Bradbury, why did I write this text? What am I trying to show? To what extent do you think his messages are applicable to today's society? Something we can learn from? (level 3)
Happy posting!
Today, we are discussing the last half of "Burning Bright", part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. You are doing a really great job with your outer circle discussion. Questions, overall, suggest excellent critical thinking. We are also doing a much better job developing and supporting our thinking today. Keep it up!
Here are a few ways to potentially direct today's discussion:
1. Begin with comprehension questions. (level 1)
2. Consider the ending. What do you make of it? To what extent was it satisfying? Surprising? How does it contribute to the text's bigger picture? (level 2)
3. What do you take away from this book? If I'm Bradbury, why did I write this text? What am I trying to show? To what extent do you think his messages are applicable to today's society? Something we can learn from? (level 3)
Happy posting!
Monday, February 3, 2014
5th hour fishbowl #4: Fahrenheit 451 beginning of part 3
Afternoon! Hope we can rev up our post-Superbowl-letdown brains for a great discussion today. This is an exciting reading section!
Begin by throwing out any comprehension questions you have. Odds are, if you're confused, so are others. This text is challenging.
As always, to earn full credit, please participate throughout discussion; develop your thinking, supporting your ideas with textual evidence; and be sure to proofread your work.
Happy posting!
Begin by throwing out any comprehension questions you have. Odds are, if you're confused, so are others. This text is challenging.
As always, to earn full credit, please participate throughout discussion; develop your thinking, supporting your ideas with textual evidence; and be sure to proofread your work.
Happy posting!
1st spring fishbowl #4: Fahrenheit 451 end of part 2 and beginning of part 3
One conversation I've had with many of you is about your comprehension challenges with this text. Please begin your outer circle discussion by asking these questions.
As always, to earn full credit for your work, be sure you are participating throughout discussion and are developing and supporting your thinking, especially as you get into levels 2 and 3 questions.
Happy posting!
As always, to earn full credit for your work, be sure you are participating throughout discussion and are developing and supporting your thinking, especially as you get into levels 2 and 3 questions.
Happy posting!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
5th hour fishbowl #3: p. 18--89
One of the many qualities that's awesome about you all is the way that you listen to and learn from your feedback. I began copying and pasting great comments and questions from last discussion and there were so many who did a great job I ran out of room to post them all. Particularly, you did a great job developing and defending your ideas with textual evidence.
For today's discussions, work on proofreading your ideas as well as participating throughout the course of discussion. Also, don't be afraid to throw your comprehension questions out there; I know this is a challenging text and this is a great text to use to sort through your level 1 questions.
For today's discussions, work on proofreading your ideas as well as participating throughout the course of discussion. Also, don't be afraid to throw your comprehension questions out there; I know this is a challenging text and this is a great text to use to sort through your level 1 questions.
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