1. Here’s Today’s Plan: We will read 100 pages in one class!!!
I’ll model the first few pages
Later, we’ll discuss
Then we’ll reflect
Image:
Online handout (links to different resources). See Why Read.doc
Create handout for note-taking
Create handout for collaboration (simultaneous round robin?)
During the debate, follow a formal debate for the first round and then do a horseshoe debate where students pick what they actually believe.
Most people understand that reading is a good idea. Many teachers take the fact we can read (and read well) for granted. Many students, however, could benefit from knowing a bunch of reasons WHY it’s a skill worth improving. Many students mistakenly assume that their current reading skills are set in stone.
Maybe add to Why Read word doc: Have them read an article on fiction representing non-fiction or an article about how fiction can tell stories about things too terrible to talk about in real life (did Beatrice and Virgil have a segment on that?)

2. Now We’re Going to Read! While reading: Jot Down key ideas
Jot questions, comments and connections in your journal (at least one per page – include page numbers!!!)

3. Page Numbers:
Remember to jot down images, questions and connections in your journal!
At least fifteen!
Everyone: Read 1-18 Group 1: Group 2: 37-52
Group 3: 53-67
Group 4: 68-84
Group 5:
Reading the first pages out loud to model the process. Then, let them read a few out loud to each other. Finally, let them all settle in to silent reading. Everyone does the first 1-18 and then they split off to their sections.