While reading each student selects several statements or passages of particular interest and writes each one (or summary) on a note card. On the back of each card, the student jots his/her reaction to the selected passage. Then, in small groups or as a whole class, students take turns sharing their selected passages. After a student reads or re-states a passage, others offer their thoughts and responses. The author of the card gets the last word by reading his own reaction from the back of his/her card—or starting a fresh view, if hearing the others has altered his interpretation.

PARTICIPATIVE COMMUNICATIVE

THOUGHT-PROVOKING

COLLABORATIVE

1. The teacher assigns a reading selection/ book which will be used for the activity1. Students read the novel silently2. Students copy the selected passage with the page

number on index card3. Students writes their comments at the back of the

index card4. Student form a group5. First member of the group will read a passage from

the book6. The rest of the members will comment on the

passage7. First member will comment last

FRONT

BACK

Student A will read his chosen passage,

Students B and C will make a comment about the passage

Students arranged cards from the least important to

the most important

Another member of the group shares a passage

from the book and the discussion cycle begins

again

The student who initially read the passage has the

“last word” by summarizing the discussion or

by offering his own opinion

Students are encouraged to talk about things in the readings that are personally connected

They all have an opportunity to participate in the class discussion

Students are allowed to hear their classmates’ views before they offer their own

Adaptable to all types and levels of students.

The teacher should participate in making and sharing cards or artpieces along with the students.

Use texts that are provocative and have the potential for strong response from students.

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