The Grade 5 teacher asked if one of our book groups could model their discussion for them, as I had done for my class. She thought it would have greater impact from older students, rather than adults, and, even though she has tried to get book studies going with her class the discussion has not flowed very well.
I volunteered a group (after receiving no volunteers) and I observed them as they modelled their discussion to the class.
They were excellent. The Grade 5 teacher was thrilled with the modelled discussion and her classes' response after we left. It really enthused her class and they were able to evaluate the discussion and draw out the benefits of group discussion of books.
As Hannibal says 'I love it when a plan comes together!'
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