Friday, March 02, 2012

Incorporating Text Analysis into Cooperative Learning...

In my classroom, I try to incorporate group work as much as possible, letting the students learn from each other, which gives them control while allowing me to facilitate!

To incorporate literary elements, text analysis, etc., I try to do as many group activities with a literary work as I can. I find that novels provide opportunities for many group activites.

Here are a two samples of group charts, done on manila paper, but I often cut chart paper/bulletin board paper for these group activities. 

* Making Connections Chart and Character Inferences Chart from Sharon Draper's Romiette and Julio:
Other Charts Students Created were:
--Problem/Solution Charts
--Direct and Indirect Characterization Charts

Because I needed a quick and easy way to monitor groups and assess the actual skill assignment, I created rubrics for each activity/meeting for 3 activites: Inferences, Characterization, and Making Connections! I will be adding a Problem/Solution Assessment Chart, so be sure to stay tuned!
You can see them or purchase them here:
A. Smith Innovative Connections TpT Store

Where Will This QR Take You??
I Wonder...

12 comments:

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    Rebecca
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    1. I thank you SO much Rebecca! I appreciate the award and am very grateful you picked my blog! Thanks again!! I've joined your blog as well!

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  3. Hi there,
    I just found you and am your newest follower. I love this idea...it's kinda similiar to anchor charts to a certain degree and I enjoy using those in my classroom. I like how you use them with small groups. Great job.
    Vicky
    Traditions Laughter and Happily Ever After

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    1. Great! I'm thrilled you like the idea!Thank you for stopping by and following my blog! I have visited and joined yours as well! I love it! Thank you! Have a great weekend! Ann Marie

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  4. Hello. I am also one of your newest followers. I use some of the same anchor charts in my classroom as well. Super cute blog! Come and visit my blog if you have a chance!

    Sharima

    Lovebuglearning.com

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    1. I will head to your blog now, Sharima! THanks for visiting my blog and following! :)

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  5. Such a great idea! That QR button is tricky... you can't ask a question like that and think I won't push it. LOL! I am as bad as my kids!

    Mrs Poland
    Think, Wonder, & Teach

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    1. I thought it might get some people tricked! lol!!! Thanks for visiting my blog! And, I love yours...it's super cute. Love the layout and design!

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  6. Hi,
    I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Top 10 Blog Award. Stop by my blog to check it out. www.frugalteacher.com
    Louise

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  7. Such great differentiation and great work! Thanks so much, Carolyn

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