Mr. Salsich's Class
Third Grade Explorations in Learning
Jan
17
Book Discussions
We have been learning how to have good discussions about our reading. A discussion is a friendly talk where you can share ideas. Sometimes book discussions are called book clubs or literature circles. Here is a video about what we have learned so far from our book clubs.
Do you like talking about books? Why?
What are some ways that you can disagree politely?
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January 17th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich and students,
What a powerful video about how to conduct a book club meeting! Each group looked and sounded like they were on task and had really thought, or reflected, about the story. Some of the tips that I liked were:
• It’s good to use eye contact and really listen to what others are saying.
• It is important to listen and NOT interrupt. (We, too, have been working on that social skill. Most students have mastered this important skill, thank goodness!)
• There is nothing wrong with disagreeing as long as you are polite.
• It is a good idea to go back to the story and discuss the details of the plot.
What a mature group of students! I have been in a book club for over fifteen years, and your behavior at the table is exemplary. (Exemplary is a fancy word that means serving as an excellent model.) Sadly, some adults in my book group interrupt when someone is speaking. I should show them your video!
It would be fun to have a book discussion on Skype with your class. Maybe we could break up into small groups and have some cyber book clubs? What do you think Mr. Salsich? Is it possible?
Keep up the great work!
☺
Mrs. Yollis
January 17th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! The students came up with the tips for good discussions. I think the hardest one is not interrupting. When a great idea pops in your head it’s hard to keep it in and wait your turn, but we are getting better and better at it.
Having Skype book club meetings with your students is a fantastic idea! We will be finishing our current books this week, so you and I can decide which books to do next and how many groups to have. I will email you to plan it out. It will be very exciting for the students (and for me)!
From, Mr. Salsich
January 17th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Dear class,
I loved the video. It turned out really well. I also think the book discussions going on were great! I noticed that we were looking back in the book for details.
Love,
Benjamin
January 18th, 2010 at 8:17 am
MR.SALSICH’S CLASS,
I’M A GIRL FROM 3ST (TEAM TOA) MY NAME IS MONICA I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU DISCUSS ABOUT BOOKS. AT CLASS WE DO THAT TOO. I ALSO LIKE THE WAY OF HOW YOU AGREE AND DISAGREE IT’S GREAT!
MONICA
January 19th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Dear class,
I think we did a good talk about our book. I think we need to work on opening to the page that we are talking about. Also you guys did a good job of staying on topic and also not to play with a pencil or paper.
Your friend
Tia
January 19th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Dear Mr. Salsich’s class,
You guy’s did a SPLENDID job! One thing that I think that we need to work on is eye contact. Once again FANTASTIC job!
Your class Mate,
Gracie:)
January 19th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Dear class,
The book discussions we had were pretty good. I like book discussions because we get to hear what other people think when they’re reading. I also like it because you get to tell what you think when your reading to other people. What is your favorite thing about book discussions?
your friend,
RJ
January 19th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Dear Class,
you guys sounded like experts like people on NFL, that’s how awesome it sounded. If the president could hear this he would say they should come and talk about it so every body can hear.
love
BRIANNA
January 19th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Dear Mr. Salsich,
I like book discussions they are fun!
from,
Lucy
January 19th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Dear class,
The video turned out awesome. One thing I liked was that we were just talking casual. Do you like book discussions?
Love,
Benjamin
January 19th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich,
Why do you break the class into groups about one book? Do you want them to learn about the book more or do you want them to think about the book and realize the main character of the book like, Top secret, Clementine, Herbie Jones, and Cats Meow?
your student,
Ireland
January 25th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Dear Mr.Salsich’s class,
I saw your comment thanks!
The books we’ve read are: Mr.Popper’s Penguins, My Name Is Maria Isabel, The Littles, and now we are reading Helen Keller.
In our class we have our book discussions in reading groups.
Monica
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