On Friday, you saw some good examples and non-examples of what a 'BOOK CLUB' discussion could look like.  You also created a C-Chart for your book clubs.  Complete the following questions:

1.) Explain how your first book club session went by outlining the structure of your discussions. 

• For example, did you start by greeting each other?
• Did you start by reviewing the expectations of everyone for each session? 
• Did you start by taking turns reading each of the the thinking and learning questions.

2.) What are a few things that went well?

3.) What are a few things you will do next time to make your Book Club run more smoothly?

This is your first blogging activity for the Novel Approach.  Division 1 and 2 students are working together to become strategic users of reading strategies to improve their understanding of reading materials.  

Yesterday was your first attempt at working in pairs with students from each of the classes.  Today, you did the same.  Answer the following questions:

1.) Describe your experience working with another person to complete your visible thinking. 

2.) What worked well?  

3.) What were some challenges?

4.) How can you ensure that you are successful when working with others?

5.) Do you prefer to work independently or collaboratively?