Norms for English Discussions by https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c Think about whole-class discussions in your past English classes. What worked well? What didn't? What norms would you like us to establish for discussions about literature, and for discussions in general? en-us 2020-08-24 21:21:16 UTC 2020-08-26 21:53:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700545553 Be open-minded and encourage others to participate. It's also important for the prompt to be interesting and relevant]]> 2020-08-26 17:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700545553 ask questions so you can understand what is being discussed and contribute your thoughts https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549170 2020-08-26 17:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549170 When only some of the class understands/ has read what is being discussed https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549235 2020-08-26 17:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549235 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549739 Give everybody a chance to speak]]> 2020-08-26 17:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549739 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549782 Maybe use hand-raise function in discussions that require moderation -- it's hard to see everyone physically raising their hands sometimes]]> 2020-08-26 17:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700549782 come in to the discussion having actually read the book and somewhat prepared to say something https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700551017 2020-08-26 17:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700551017 Don't be scared to share your own opinion...even if it challenges another person's https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700551496 2020-08-26 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700551496 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700552173 being respectful and not interrupt other people]]> 2020-08-26 17:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700552173 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700552776 Be respectful and actively listen to peers contributing ]]> 2020-08-26 17:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700552776 A balance between required participation and self-driven participation https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700553104 Required participation typically leaves students contributing the bare minimum and the comment may not be insightful/meaningful. On the other hand, there must be enough participation for there to be a discussion in the first place therefore there should be some elements of self-driven participation and required participation]]> 2020-08-26 17:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700553104 Read the book https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700555150 2020-08-26 17:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700555150 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700556832 come prepared (read)]]> 2020-08-26 17:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700556832 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700558691 Value what’s being discussed ]]> 2020-08-26 17:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700558691 come prepared with the book and with notes https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700559563 2020-08-26 17:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700559563 take risks and make claims that require defending to make the discussion interesting https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700560271 2020-08-26 17:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700560271 be engaged in the conversation https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700560666 2020-08-26 17:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700560666 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700561307 If someone adds something to the discussion, try to touch on it (don't just ignore it)]]> 2020-08-26 17:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700561307 Try to keep sharing concise and to the point to allow other people to share as well. Make use of the chat box when necessary, but try to keep the conversation outloud - not in the chat boxes https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700562347 2020-08-26 17:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700562347 If you’re referencing anyone’s idea, make sure to give them credit or acknowledge them https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700572960 2020-08-26 17:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/700572960 Don't be overly focused on what the teacher thinks. jdbrown8 https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/701311027 2020-08-26 21:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jdbrown8/tztea9zjknb1mt4c/wish/701311027