The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov

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The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov In cooperative/collaborative groups, discuss the questions given and cite textual evidence that supports your opinions. The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov Follow the directions below to complete the activity. Get into assigned cooperative/collaborative groups 3. Using the Accountable Talk rubric, discuss the following questions: In “The Fun They Had”, the author says talks about how the students are reading and learning. What surprises Margie and Tommy about the old book? How are Margie and Tommy accustomed to reading? 4. Using the iPad app called Corkulous, post your sticky notes of your group comments and thoughts. Be sure to include any textual evidence or clues that support your opinions. This task uses: Common Core/NG Standard(s): SL. 6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on- one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. SL. 6.5 Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. TEACHER NOTES: Teacher’s name/email: Martha Woods/martha.woods@cpsb.org School: S. J. Welsh Grade Level/Subject: 6th ELA Task Card Level: 2 Special Directions/Considerations: Download the Corkulous app to student i-Pads. Activity Evaluation: Accountable Talk Discussion Rubric (with student discussion starters and rubric) http://www.theteachertoolkit.com/index.php/tool/accountable-discussions. Prerequisites for students: http://fchsteaching2.wikispaces.com/file/view/Accountable+Talk+Rubric+-+In-depth.pdf Text being used (from the Holt lesson on pages 581 – 582) a Holt anthology aligned lesson plan.