
Fishbowl Discussion: Divide the class in half, and arrange one group in an outer circle and one group in an inner circle.To hear all students discuss, choose one of the following two options:.RI.7.10 – Closing and Assessment A: In a sharing activity, students demonstrate their ability to proficiently read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the Grades 6–8 text-complexity band over the course of the year.SL.7.1d – Work Time B: Students engage in a collaborative discussion, especially acknowledging new information expressed by others and, when warranted, changing their own views.RI.7.3 – Work Time B: Students analyze how the individuals, events, and ideas influence one another in chapter 4 of Patient Zero.RI.7.3 – Work Time A: Students prepare for their collaborative discussion by reviewing their note-catchers about the interactions among the individuals, events, and ideas in chapter 4 of Patient Zero.Consider using Independent Reading Sample Plans ( see the Tools page) if not using other independent reading review routines. RI.7.10 – Closing and Assessment A: Students share about their independent research reading texts to hold them accountable for their reading homework.SL.7.1 – Opening A: Students review collaborative discussion norms and set goals for their own participation in the collaborative discussion.

Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.Īlignment to Assessment Standards and Purpose of Lesson Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Independent Research Reading Share - RI.7.10 (15 minutes)Ī. Text-Based Discussion - RI.7.3, SL.7.1d (20 minutes)Ī. Prepare for a Text-Based Discussion - RI.7.3 (5 minutes)ī. Engage the Learner - SL.7.1 (5 minutes)Ī.
