https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j Before you leave class, describe your takeaways from class. How can we apply these strategies in our own classrooms? What connecting themes from these books can we use to teach adolescent literature? en-us 2021-09-23 17:53:09 UTC 2021-09-23 19:59:00 UTC hello@padlet.com avittiburga https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763897126 I loved the way this class was run today, from discussing in our groups and then the jigsaw activity. Pulling connecting themes from the two other books as well as my own was interesting because there were so many solid connecting themes that tied each book together. I would like my students to read different books like we did and then discuss the similarities and differences. I feel like these activities really made a difference and opened a really great discussion. Some connecting themes to teach are, empowering women, family, and community.
  ]]> 2021-09-23 19:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763897126 sarahypopovic https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763897459 I think class today was so beneficial on multiple levels for us as college students, and many aspect can be practiced in our own future classrooms. The aspect of going outside (especially with masks) was huge for feeling more comfortable with discussion and changing our environment. This change of setting is important for teaching adolescents for them to be excited about the change while also focus on the discussions that are taking place. I loved hearing about all of the different texts individuals read in our class and I think these three books would make a great choice in a middle school classroom. I also enjoyed the jig saw within the discussion groups to hear about other groups books and perspectives. Connecting themes that we discussed could be great for middle level classrooms are coming of age, finding yourself, romantic relationships, disabilities and difficulties. ]]> 2021-09-23 19:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763897459 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898029 Going outside and working in different groups worked really well for me. I’m the type of learner that likes having variety in the classroom and those classes back in my grade school days where we either went outside, had group discussions, or did something else to switch things up made class more exciting. 

Being able to see how the three different books connected to each other definitely made for a great discussion as well. It gave everyone the opportunity to bring a new idea or question to the table; it also allowed us to build relationship and get to know our peers without the awkwardness of doing the “getting to know you,” first day kinda thing. I enjoyed today’s class and I now have some new tools I can use in my own English classroom. ]]> 2021-09-23 19:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898029 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898096 I think the jigsaw is a great idea because not only does it hold students responsible for reading and sharing out their book but it can help connect ideas from each book even if it comes from different authors. Having students find connections within each novel forces them to think about ideas like theme and intention of the author. Some connecting themes from these books can be hardships children face all around the world, family, and coming of age.

]]> 2021-09-23 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898096 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898249 The three books had the connecting theme of helping students who are struggling with problems feel more represented. Using the group work and having the groups switch has a sense of responsibility to read your novel to be able to share on it. Also having class outside can lighten the atmosphere and demonstrate a advance conversation from feeling more free. The strategies can be used in my classroom because there is a source of structure due to having questions for the readings, but there is freedom in having certain groups have there own conversations. ]]> 2021-09-23 19:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898249 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898331 Something my groups spoke about while we were in the discussions was how this type of activity gives students a sense of responsibility and accountability for their own topic, and thus, a student being the "expert" of their own book. Being placed in a random group with others who didn't read the same book means a student doesn't necessarily have a "crutch" to lean on, and students have a sense of independence over their topic. Especially given that we started in groups with others who also read the same book, giving us the opportunity to clear up any concerns or questions about the text and get a solid foundation and discussion on what was read before we had to go discuss it with another group.]]> 2021-09-23 19:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763898331 kate_swanson https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899390 I really enjoyed todays class. A change of setting is in my opinion necessary during the school day for students. Going outside makes the lesson new and exciting for students. I like how we focused on group discussions because they are a great way to engage students in conversation. My group talked about how when breaking into groups with students that read different books, students hold lots of responsibility by having to share out to the ideas of there book. There were lots of connecting themes within these books. Each of our books had a young female as the main character. Some of our books talked about gender norms and gender equality which is really important for young students to learn about. The history aspect of my book is also important as it is information to all students. My book was centered around world war 2 in India. I myself learned lots about the history while reading and I think this is a good way for students learn about the history while also reading a coming of age story at the same time. Overall I really enjoyed not only my book but learning about all the other books that peers read.]]> 2021-09-23 19:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899390 olivia_remsen1 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899825 As a future teacher I will use skills we used today in my classroom. I really liked how we did three different books. I think that it allowed for great conversations because each person could give an overall summary of their book. I also really enjoyed how each small group with the same book could share thoughts and opinions. I could relate to others but it was also nice to hear what others thought. There were some things that I did not even think about. Overall I enjoyed everything in todays class. ]]> 2021-09-23 19:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899825 jordan_malone https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899836 Some themes from the books that we can use to teach adolescent literature is strength and support/community. All of the books had characters that went through a struggle that was hard from them. As the reader learns more about it they can see that these characters are not going to give up and are ready to push through any boundaries they are facing. The reader can also see that they are not doing this alone. The characters have mentors, friends, and family to guide them as they find their voice. Overall, I really enjoyed this lesson! I thought the books that we read and discussed were very interesting. I also really liked doing the literature circles. I think they are a great way to get students to close read, find connections throughout the text, and participate in class discussions. After completing this I learned more about how to adapt lessons like these to help students to engage with and enjoy these lessons.]]> 2021-09-23 19:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763899836 rwilliams992 https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763904640 I learned how important the literature circle was to gain a better understanding of the book. It was nice seeing other people perspectives on how they view the book and what they got from reading. I would apply using the literature circle technique in the future to my classroom so students can be aware of other people ideas. Also the jigsaw technique was also a good idea by getting to know other books that was read by the author. The jigsaw technique was a good idea making connections from my book that i read to others who read different books.]]> 2021-09-23 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kennedycaroline/p6ej0o2pwd1zs99j/wish/1763904640