One of the requirements for my TCHG503 course is for students to use a reading strategy in their class and write report on that experience. This assignment is clearly described in the course outline. But as in my other courses, I too am completing this assignment.
I have identified a reading strategy that I want to try with my class..the virtual reading circle based on the idea of literature circles and virtual groups. The students have to read a novel of their choice and make weekly entries, comments and responses onto a discussion board. Each participant makes at least three posts and three responses to the circle’s online discussion. The assignment indicates that each post should contain “original, well-developed ideas about the author’s craft or makes insightful text-to-text, text-to-world, or text-to-self connections. Text-to-self connections may include a description of how the student is creating meaning as he or she reads. Questions and musings (“I wonder why...?”) are also appropriate. Discussion includes appropriate examples from the text. In addition, excellent work introduces a new idea or stimulates discussion…Work is posted on time” (Beeghly, 2005, p. 14).
So here is a reminder:
I have identified a reading strategy that I want to try with my class..the virtual reading circle based on the idea of literature circles and virtual groups. The students have to read a novel of their choice and make weekly entries, comments and responses onto a discussion board. Each participant makes at least three posts and three responses to the circle’s online discussion. The assignment indicates that each post should contain “original, well-developed ideas about the author’s craft or makes insightful text-to-text, text-to-world, or text-to-self connections. Text-to-self connections may include a description of how the student is creating meaning as he or she reads. Questions and musings (“I wonder why...?”) are also appropriate. Discussion includes appropriate examples from the text. In addition, excellent work introduces a new idea or stimulates discussion…Work is posted on time” (Beeghly, 2005, p. 14).
So here is a reminder:
