Class Discussion
Objectives
The students will:
- Participate in a class discussion on the short story “Brownies”
- Listen to other’s points of view
- Express their own opinions
Discussion Questions
Procedure
Begin by leading the students in a class discussion on the short story “Brownies.” Below are discussion questions to get the conversation started. The goal is to have the discussion be student-led, but this isn’t always the case. Let the students go as long as they can, adding in questions such as “Why do you think that?” or “Where did you see that in the story?” Encourage every student to express their opinion, explaining that there are no right and wrong answers. Pose a new discussion question when the discussion starts to die down.
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1d Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
The students will:
- Participate in a class discussion on the short story “Brownies”
- Listen to other’s points of view
- Express their own opinions
Discussion Questions
Procedure
Begin by leading the students in a class discussion on the short story “Brownies.” Below are discussion questions to get the conversation started. The goal is to have the discussion be student-led, but this isn’t always the case. Let the students go as long as they can, adding in questions such as “Why do you think that?” or “Where did you see that in the story?” Encourage every student to express their opinion, explaining that there are no right and wrong answers. Pose a new discussion question when the discussion starts to die down.
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1d Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.