7. FINAL WORD (Reading, Discussion, Collaboration)
Description: The use of this tool promotes deeper understanding by having students explain their interpretation of text (or thoughtful question) and reflect on others’ contributions.
Application: This protocol is used when students are reading text.
Process: Assign students to pre-read and highlight three to four significant passages in the selection. Direct “Student A” to read aloud one part that he marked and then to remain silent. Instruct others in the group to comment, one at a time, on what “Student A” highlighted and read. (Time limit may be agreed upon.) Discourage sidebars. After all students in the group have commented, tell “Student A” to expand and elaborate on his selection, thus giving him the “final word.” Move to “Student B” and repeat process until all members of the group have shared and other group members have responded.
Description: The use of this tool promotes deeper understanding by having students explain their interpretation of text (or thoughtful question) and reflect on others’ contributions.
Application: This protocol is used when students are reading text.
Process: Assign students to pre-read and highlight three to four significant passages in the selection. Direct “Student A” to read aloud one part that he marked and then to remain silent. Instruct others in the group to comment, one at a time, on what “Student A” highlighted and read. (Time limit may be agreed upon.) Discourage sidebars. After all students in the group have commented, tell “Student A” to expand and elaborate on his selection, thus giving him the “final word.” Move to “Student B” and repeat process until all members of the group have shared and other group members have responded.
Reference and/or for more information:
7. Final Word
www.nsrfharmony.org.
7. Final Word
www.nsrfharmony.org.